Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation at Team Rubicon

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

105709.1

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wildfire Mitigation, Personnel Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Volunteer Leadership, Forest Management, Emergency Management, Stakeholder Relations, Resource Allocation, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Remote Coordination

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation to join our Programs x Domestic Ops – West Branch team! The Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the execution of the goals and objectives of Team Rubicon’s wildfire mitigation. This requires a detailed understanding of wildfire mitigation best practices, ability to scale and grow impact, flexibility, and a get shit done attitude. This role involves managing budgets, resources, personnel issues, external relationships, and administrative functions to support and grow wildfire mitigation. Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Deputy Director, Operations (West Branch) and is based remote preferably within California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), or Colorado (CO) but open to anywhere within the United States. This is an 18-month term-limited position with the potential for extension contingent upon program funding. Duties: Provide leadership and team management by supervising, mentoring, and developing staff by setting clear goals and expectations, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Support the design, growth, and implementation of TR’s Wildfire Mitigation Program. Develop relationships with external partners and agencies to support project development. Ensure adequate budgeting, planning, and accounting of; and track, analyze, and report on; labor costs, material cost, and impacts on budget vs actual cost. Collect, analyze, and report on wildfire mitigation impact to stakeholders and donors. Monitor wildfire mitigation project locations and ensure alignment with TR’s priorities for vulnerability, need, and impact. Build, lead, and manage a wildfire fuels reduction crew including team leadership, work assignments, and workflows. Support personnel recruitment, deployment, and well-being in mitigation projects, managing schedules and work rotations. Function as an Agency Executive. Experience and Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in the military, wildfire mitigation, forest management, disaster response, emergency management, or first responder fields Successful past performance managing programs or projects, preferably in the wildfire or forestry fields Proven record of personnel management experience such as recruiting, managing, training, and developing employees and volunteers Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with a large network of TR staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired Special Requirements: This is a full-time; REMOTE position (based on continued funding availability) preferably based any of the following locations: California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), or Colorado (CO) but is open to anywhere within the United States and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule Travel: At least 25% to support broader organizational activities focused within departmental initiatives scheduled or unscheduled work during evenings or weekends Job Tier: Manager Pay Range: $70,875.43 - $105,709.10 per year The hiring range reflects where in the range we most likely intend to hire for this role. Additionally, compensation within that range can vary for several reasons including market conditions, cost of living, skills/capabilities, experience, etc. Cultural Values: Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first Step Into The Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship Perks of the Team: Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays) Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience Learn more about Team Rubicon: Website: Team Rubicon USA LinkedIn: Team Rubicon Facebook: Team Rubicon X: @TeamRubicon YouTube: Team Rubicon Instagram: @teamrubicon Threads: @teamrubicon TikTok: @teamrubicon Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of staff and volunteers to execute wildfire mitigation goals and objectives. Manage budgets, resources, and external relationships while overseeing fuels reduction crews and reporting impact to stakeholders.