Blue Star Families

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Job Title: Program Director, Puget Sound Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Location: Seattle, WA, remote/virtual office* Reports to: Executive Director, Puget Sound Chapter Classification: Exempt Position type: Full-Time Employee Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $69,000 - $88,000 Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country. Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind. A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For • Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here • Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility • Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done • Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. General Description The Program Director reports to the Chapter Executive Director and will manage multiple programs for the local Chapter, including, but not limited to, projects currently within Blue Star Families portfolio, and lead volunteer and membership engagement. The Program Director understands the importance of engaging with local community leaders and developing key relationships. The Program Director must reside in the local community the Chapter serves. Key Job Functions • Provide event coordination and delivery of branded Blue Star Families programs • Design, with the Executive Director, creative initiatives for follow-up events, topic determination, and partnership opportunities • Develop a volunteer management program for the chapter in conjunction with the national volunteer staff. • Responsible for identifying funding opportunities at the chapter that align with programs and identifying major gift prospects from the local membership • Provide local stories to demonstrate impact and track local metrics • Work with the Executive Director to maximize local collaborations by identifying key local private, public, and philanthropic organizations interested in supporting active duty and veteran military families • Educate key community leaders using Blue Star Families’ Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey • Seek opportunities to connect military families with the resources and programs offered by community organizations and partners • Leverage social media assets to grow Blue Star Families membership and improve participation, engagement, and training with the local community and military members • Implement a strategic calendar that supports Blue Star Families' presence in community events • Utilize and manage project management technologies and tools to administer projects actively and effectively (including, but not limited to, HIVE, Hive Brite, Trello, Salesforce, Google Workspace Suite, Zoom, etc). • Manage lead volunteers for Chapter support • Work with the Executive Director to continue Chapter growth and engagement, metrics achievement, volunteer management, and event execution. • Perform other duties as assigned Required Experience, Skills & Background • Minimum 4-7 years of relevant experience • Independent self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills • Knowledge of the military family experience • Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs • An entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage with potential partners to build community-based solutions • Initiative to engage with leaders in the community and on the installation(s) • Volunteer recruitment and management experience • Business development and fundraising experience • Experienced in public speaking • Excellent writing skills • Ability to facilitate meetings and drive towards decision-making • Project management experience • Proficient with technology • Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 25% or less depending on our business needs. • May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions • Volunteer management experience Desired Experience, Skills & Background • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; and familiarity with Salesforce a plus • Familiarity with membership-driven organizations More About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another. Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing. Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EEO Policy Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Why Blue Star Families? Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific) Career growth opportunities Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses On-the-job professional development training Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience Competitive salaries Workplace flexibility