INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
“We deploy TR members on international operations based on their capacity to maximize aid delivered to disaster affected populations. Any TR member in good-standing, ready to deploy internationally, and who has displayed the skills and temperament to be successful will be considered. The ultimate deciding factor is always our ability to deliver the highest impact possible to those in need.”
– David Burke, VP of Field Operations
Positions
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking International Team Members as we continue to strengthen our International Operations programs and capabilities. Members will deploy in small teams in order to maximize TR’s ability to objectively and impartially reduce loss of life and alleviate human suffering in the wake of international disasters. Each person selected is considered a functional expert in their domain, but is also expected to assist teammates in tasks outside their functional specialty as necessary to complete the mission.
TR’s growing disaster readiness and response activities require an actively engaged, trained, and supported member base in order to effectively serve communities affected by disaster.
Our culture requires individuals foolish enough to think they can change the world and smart enough to have a shot. Every day is a challenge, but every challenge brings opportunities for the organization to become synonymous with disaster response. Candidates for the position are required to balance a team-player attitude with a strong command presence.
Only the most awesome candidates should apply. Period.
Team Leader
This person will be responsible for leading deployed teams on proactive or reactive operations, conducting mission planning, and ensuring mission success. This person is expected to represent TR at meetings, provide timely reports, and manage any conflicts that may arise during an operation. Applicants for this position are experienced Team Rubicon or humanitarian leaders with proven success leading teams in complex and austere conditions.
Public Affairs Specialist
This person will be responsible for representing the organization with media outlets and drafts talking points, press releases, media advisories, and blog posts. Also, this person is familiar with standard PIO responsibilities and can coach team members on media relations and social media policies. Applicants for this role typically have professional experience in public affairs or experience representing Team Rubicon in this capacity.
Media Specialist
This person will be responsible for ensuring deployed teams can effectively capture the mission and tell the story through photography, video, print, or social media. This individual will also ensure team members are not taking inappropriate photographs during missions, represent TR with media outlets, and promote the overall messaging objectives for the mission. Applicants for this role have experience as a photographer, videographer, or social media curator.
Logistics Specialist
This person will be responsible for planning and managing logistical requirements on deployed teams ensuring they have the resources they need to achieve mission success. Applicants for this role have professional experience in disaster logistics or have led complex logistical operations for Team Rubicon.
WASH Specialist
This person is responsible for managing all tasks related to clean water and sanitation practices. This can include team practices and as well as building and advising on solutions in our areas of operations. Applicants for this role have some form of professional WASH experience.
Technology Specialist
This person will be responsible for planning for and managing the communications and technology requirements of deployed teams on international operations, be accountable for the deployed team’s technology, and ensure that it is serviceable and functioning at all times. Applicants for this role are experienced with basic troubleshooting of technology issues and are proficient with field systems used by Team Rubicon on international operations.
Interpreter
This person will be responsible for acting as the team’s interpreter when operating in areas where there are language and cultural barriers. Applicants for this position demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in a language.
General Greyshirt
This individual meets the administrative requirements for deployment on international operations, but does not necessarily have requisite skills for the other listed positions. Selection for deployment, as with all positions, is dependent on a case-by-case needs assessment.
DUTIES
- Deploy as part of a team on international operations
- Provide expertise in your functional area (Know your role)
- Be able and willing to assist your teammates outside your functional area
- Follow all applicable TR SOG's and procedures
- Represent TR at meetings with coordinating bodies such as the US, USAID, and host country governments
MINIMAL EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of combined relevant experience in the military, non-profit, or emergency management community
- Understanding of and/or first-hand experience with TR’s international disaster response history and capabilities
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
- Approaches tasks in a planned and calculated manner
- Methodically and logically analyzes situations
- Detail-oriented; appreciates tedious, multi-faceted dynamics
- Adapts to constantly changing circumstances and parameters
- Social and interpersonal skills that support rapport-building with TR member, partner organizations, and institutional donors
- Emotionally resilient; tolerates stress
- Efficiently manages projects
- Exceptionally skilled in analyzing, organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and recommending solutions to support mission requirements
- Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Practitioner of technology – able to learn, manipulate, teach, and drive user adoption of 10+ cloud-based platforms and workflow tools
- Emotionally resilient; tolerates stress
- Efficiently manages projects
- Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel – frequently with short notice
- Availability for 15-21 day deployment
- Up-to-date on relevant vaccinations
- Valid passport
- This is a non - financially compensated position
- This position requires a high level of fitness and general health to deploy internationally to remote, austere environments (up-to-date on relevant vaccinations)
- The person filling this position may be required to complete training courses as recommended and made available by TR
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking motivated and experienced medical professionals to serve as members of TR’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 1 Mobile. The EMT is an internationally deployable medical response team that provides mobile trauma and medical care to populations affected by sudden onset disasters and/or outbreaks. The TR EMT members may also be tasked to perform other duties as the team leader and mission dictate.
TR’s growing disaster readiness and response activities require an actively engaged, trained, and supported member base in order to effectively serve communities affected by disaster.
TR has a unique culture that requires individuals foolish enough to think they can change the world, and smart enough to have a chance. Every day is a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly be-coming a household name in disaster relief. The person filling this role will be an integral team member. Candidates for the position are required to balance an independent spirit with a team-player attitude.
Only the most awesome candidates should apply. Period.
Physician
Team physicians will be responsible for maximizing TR’s ability to objectively and impartially reduce loss of life and alleviate human suffering in the wake of international disasters in accordance with international humanitarian standards.
Specifically, this person will be working in austere and challenging environments.
Minimal Experience & Background:
- Emergency medicine, pediatrics, or family practice board certification/ board eligibility
- Specialty physicians and surgeons encouraged to apply if they have background in disaster response
- Current credentialing, board status, DEA number and letter of good standing
- Ideally prior military or civilian emergency response experience (adult and children)
- Prior military or deployed international experience (Recommended)
Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioner
Team ACPs will be responsible for maximizing TR’s ability to objectively and impartially reduce loss of life and alleviate human suffering in the wake of international disasters in accordance with international humanitarian standards.
Specifically, this person will be working in austere and challenging environments.
Minimal Experience & Background:
- Emergency medicine, critical care, pediatrics, or family practice experience
- Specialty ACPs are encouraged to apply if they have background in disaster response
- Ideally prior military or civilian emergency response experience (adult and children)
- Prior military or deployed international experience (Recommended)
Registered Nurse
Team registered nurses will be responsible for maximizing TR’s ability to objectively and impartially reduce loss of life and alleviate human suffering in the wake of international disasters in accordance with international humanitarian
standards. Specifically, this person will be working in austere and challenging environments.
Minimal Experience & Background:
- Registered Nurse: Baccalaureate prepared or equivalent combined education and recent work experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in military or civilian emergency department (adult and children), intensive care units, surgical specialty or pediatric acute care
- Current credentialing, board status, DEA number and letter of good standing
- Understanding and/or first-hand experience with TR’s international disaster response history and capabilities
- Prior military or deployed international experience (Recommended)
Paramedic
Team paramedics will be responsible for maximizing TR’s ability to objectively and impartially reduce loss of life and alleviate human suffering in the wake of international disasters in accordance with international humanitarian standards.
Specifically, this person will be working in austere and challenging environments.
Minimal Experience & Background:
- Current National Paramedic Certification (NRP) or current state license
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in military or civilian emergency department (adult and children), intensive care units, surgical specialty or pediatric acute care
- Understanding and/or first-hand experience with TR’s international disaster response history and capabilities
- Prior military or deployed international experience (Recommended)
DUTIES
- Provide ethically and medically appropriate care within their scope of practice to affected populations, TR team members, and any other individual requiring care
- Follow all applicable TR guidelines and procedures including TR medical protocols
- Manage any conflicts that may arise during an operation
- Work with TR HQ National Logistics Associate as needed
- Produce appropriate documentation as requested by team leader
- Provide timely, daily reports to the operation incident commander/team leader
- Maintain communication with the TR USA Medical Direction Team as needed
- Running and maintaining the mobile laboratory: work in concert with designated paramedic
- Perform logistics tasks for pharmacy and laboratory care and maintenance including creation of daily medication packing list
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Ability to handle rapidly changing circumstances and parameters
Resilience: Able to tolerates stress, open to criticism, and aware of self- limitations
Flexibility: Ability to provide care in a variety of environments including ambulatory operations, mobile clinics, and resource poor environments
Honesty: Must be trusted to work in remote environments. Must be aware of one’s abilities and work with knowledge of personal limits. Professional responsibility and accountability are paramount
Team-focused: Social and interpersonal skills that support rapport-building with TR members, partner organizations, and institutional donors. Must understands the importance of maintaining mental health of TR volunteers
Knowledgeable:
- About disasters and assessment of disaster situations
- Regarding emergency care in immediate post-disaster setting
- Recognize and distinguish important information during disasters
- Ability to quickly understand local medical/health service needs during disasters
Empathy:
- Understand importance of population health maintenance, implications for people with chronic diseases, and the impacts on their daily lives
- Understand the support needed for special populations including families of pregnant women, postpartum mothers, people with mental and/or physical disabilities, children, etc.
Commitment: This position is not for the selfish or the timid.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel: frequently with short notice
- Availability for 15-day deployment
- High level of fitness and general health to deploy internationally
- Up-to-date on relevant vaccinations (detailed in International Team registration)
- Ability to acquire malaria prophylaxis medication before international deployment as needed
- The person filling this position WILL be required to complete the TR International Training pipeline courses
- Active license within specialty
- Current, active driver’s license
- Valid passport (expiration date > 6months from deployment date)
- This is a non - financially compensated position
Application Process
Thanks for rogering up for the International Team!
Eligibility is a 3 step process, and all application, review, and training requirements are listed below.
We understand some requirements and training are a significant financial and time investment to complete, and we want to be respectful of your investment.
In order to maximize time allowed to complete required training and minimize the financial impact to those who do not meet basic eligibility:
- All required applications & training items are accessible to all Greyshirts at any time
- Applicants will not progress to next review step until all training and application steps are complete and verified
- Final applications and training items are not required prior to initial application approval
Step 1:
Meet basic domestic deployment requirements
- Have health insurance
- Have completed the following:
Submit Initial International Application - All Positions
-Initial Application
-International Team Initial Application Form
- International Medical Application Form (medical positions only)
- Passport Information Form
- Skills & Experience Update
- Ethical Care Attestation Form
Upload supporting documents
- Valid passport- Resume
- Valid medical certifications (medical team only)
- Letter of good standing from employer
- Applicant Self Review Checklist
Initial Review for Basic Eligibility
- Within 14 days of submission, applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements
- Applicants will be notified via email of ineligibility or additional documentation required
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email that initial review is complete.
Step 2:
Submit Final International Application - All Positions
- Final Application
- Vaccination Form
- Physician's Clearance Form
- Upload supporting documents
- Vaccine record, waiver, or titer immunity
- Signed Physician's Clearance Form
Final Review for Eligibility
- Within 14 days of submission, applications will be reviewed for final requirements and then assigned a position specific reviewer to approve each position applied to
- Applicants will be notified via email of approval of admin requirements, approval by position, ineligibility or additional documentation required
Applicants will receive 2 separate automated confirmation emails that final admin and final position reviews are complete.
Step 3:
Complete Required International Training
- Introduction to International Operations Pre-Course
- Introduction to Medical Operations Pre-Course (medical positions only)
- Introduction to International Operations
- Introduction to Medical Operations (medical positions only)
Acceptance onto the International Team does not guarantee deployment. Members will be selected for deployment based on availability and operational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apologies for the error! Our robots occasionally get their wires crossed. We've corrected the issue and removed the review checklists from all Greyshirts who have not yet made it to that application step.
You can check on your forms anytime by opening the curriculum on your transcript and clicking through to the forms. They automatically fill with the information you've already entered.
How will I know when my application has been reviewed?
You will receive automated emails within 14 days of submission of both your initial and final application steps with details on administrative approval, position specific approval, ineligibility, or additional steps required.
How will I know what positions I'm approved for?
You will receive position specific approval via email. You may be approved as a General Greyshirt if you meet administrative requirements but not position specific needs. Approved Greyshirts will be added to the International Team Roster only after training requirements are completed.
What if I don't meet any of the position specific requirements?
You can select General Greyshirt on your initial application to apply as a generalist who meets administrative requirements for international deployment (passport in hand, availability, vaccines up to date).
Can I apply to more than one position?
Yes, in the initial application step, you can indicate which positions you'd like to be considered for.
Can I start my application if I haven't met domestic deployment requirements yet?
Absolutely, you can work through domestic requirements as you go through your application steps. Keep in mind, you will not progress to position specific approval if your domestic deployment requirements are not at minimum in progress.
If my application is returned for administrative reasons, may I resubmit?
Absolutely. You'll receive your application review via email with status, next steps, and details on how to resubmit for approval once you've taken corrective action.
Why are we making highly skilled applicants resubmit for administrative oversights?
Attention to detail is a trait we seek for those who we send overseas. Compliance is paramount to scaling our process and respecting the time of everyone involved. The devil is in the details.
How long will it take my application to be reviewed?
You'll receive your review within 14 days of each application step, in order. Your final application won't be sent for review until your initial application is approved. You will not be assigned a position specific reviewer until your final application is approved for administrative completion.
Why do I need a signed form from my physician?
We realize a trip to your physician takes time, but we want to ensure that all International Team members are ready and able to hit the field safely on international operations.
What vaccines are required for the International Team?
Vaccinations are only required for applicants who have passed initial application review. We require the following vaccines:
- Tetanus
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
- Hepatitus A/B
- Diptheria
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Meningococcal
Why are you asking me to enter all my passport and vaccine info and upload a copy?
The uploaded copy validates that the data is real, the entered data allows us to track currency of requirements, remind you when you need to provide us with new documents, and ensure everyone on the team is ready to move when they're needed most.
I've already applied previously, do I have to enter everything again?
No, but we do need you to start at step 1 as we have added questions. You'll find much of the data is pre-filled as you access the forms with what you've provided previously, and your documents are in the appropriate folder if we had them.
Why is there no medical position for EMTs?
We require Paramedic certification or above to be deployed in a medical role, but you can let us know that you're a currently licensed and certified EMT in the initial application, regardless of position.
Where can I identify foreign language proficiency and international experience?
We ask members to list foreign languages and international experience on the Skills & Experience tab of their Deployment Profile. It allows us to collect better information on those particular skills, and makes the input a little easier to navigate. There's a link in the initial application direct to the Skills & Experience tab, or you may find the tab at any time on your Deployment Profile.
Not at this time. This application process is for US Greyshirts only. Please reach out to your in country leadership to ensure you are ready to deploy with your TRx.
No. International training items are only required once you are approved for a position on the team. Approved Greyshirts will be added to the International Team Roster only after training requirements are completed.