Program Director, Maryland Chapter

The role

The Program Director manages programs and events for the Maryland Chapter and supports the Executive Director on fundraising, local advocacy and partner relationships. The role also builds membership and volunteer engagement for military families.

What you will do

• Manage programs and events for the local chapter, aligned with funding opportunities
• Develop and support local fundraising: find opportunities, write proposals, steward relationships
• Identify local private, public and philanthropic partners who support military families
• Support the Executive Director on local advocacy and other chapter initiatives
• Educate community leaders using the Military Family Lifestyle Survey
• Connect military families with community resources and programs
• Develop a volunteer management program with the Volunteer department
• Execute marketing, communications and social media to grow membership
• Implement a strategic calendar for community event presence
• Track metrics and evaluation for all chapter programs and activities

Required qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the military family experience
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs
• Independent self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Volunteer recruitment and management experience
• Business development and fundraising experience
• Experience in public speaking
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to facilitate meetings and drive decision-making
• Project management experience
• Proficient with technology
• Willingness to travel up to 25% or less

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with CRM systems
• Familiarity with Salesforce
• Familiarity with membership-driven organizations

Benefits

• 403(b) with matching
• Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Communications Allowance
• Virtual/remote nonprofit work with workplace flexibility
• Career growth opportunities
• On-the-job professional development training
• Competitive salaries

Before you apply

• Must reside in the local community the Chapter serves

About the company

Blue Star Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects military and Veteran families with civilian neighbors and organizations. It also conducts research on the unique challenges of military family life.