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Blue Star Families

Program Director, Utah Chapter

Blue Star Families, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Job Title:

Program Director, Utah Chapter

Department:

Chapter Impact

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT, remote/virtual office

Reports to:

Executive Director of Chapter

Classification:

Exempt

Position type:

Full-Time Employee

Pay Band:

$67,276 - $91,023

Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day. We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members. We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families. We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling. And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with great benefits! Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.

Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.

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 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

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 opportunitiesExcellent 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 SpousesOn-the-job professional development trainingFront-line opportunity to positively impact the military experienceCompetitive salariesWorkplace flexibility

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