Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation

Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation

Remote – based in California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), and Colorado (CO); or anywhere within the United States.

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation to join the Programs x Domestic Ops – West Branch team. The Program Manager will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the execution of the goals and objectives of Team Rubicon’s wildfire mitigation program. The role requires a detailed understanding of best practices, the ability to scale and grow impact, flexibility, and a get‑shit‑done attitude.

The position involves managing budgets, resources, personnel issues, external relationships, and administrative functions. It reports to TR’s Deputy Director, Operations (West Branch).

This is an 18‑month term‑limited position with the potential for extension contingent upon program funding.

• Provide leadership and team management by supervising, mentoring, and developing staff, 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, and track, analyze, and report on labor costs, material costs, 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.

• 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 experienced in remote working for communicating and coordinating with a large network of TR staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders.

• This is a full‑time, remote position (based on continued funding availability) preferably based in California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), or Colorado (CO) but open to anywhere within the United States, providing a flexible and 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.
• Manager.

• $70,875.43 – $ per year.

• Mission First, Grey shirts 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
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  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.

• 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.

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.