Program Director, Puget Sound Chapter

Blue Star Families • Seattle, WA

1d • $69,000 - $88,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; and familiarity with Salesforce a plus
• Familiarity with membership-driven organizations

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees