Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant

The role

You will plan and run outdoor recreation meetups for military families in Southern Florida, with a target of one event per month. You will also coordinate with local national park sites and promote the events on social media and in community networks.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver regular outdoor recreation meetups for local families, with a target of one event per month.
• Coordinate as needed with staff at local national park sites for outdoor activities.
• Track and submit outdoor recreation opportunities using provided planning documents.
• Track and log attendance for Blue Star Connect Outdoors activities.
• Promote outdoor meetups on social media and Blue Star Neighborhood.
• Distribute printed or digital promotional materials to civilian and military community bulletin boards and networks.
• Identify and build relationships with local parks and outdoor organizations.

Required qualifications

• Proven success in outdoor recreation and event coordination
• Ability to manage administrative work, including scheduling, documentation, communication, reporting, and follow-up
• Strong familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and Zoom
• Experience planning and executing events, including logistics and project management
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with military families, local community members, and key stakeholders
• Familiarity with the military community

Benefits

• Mileage over 50 miles round trip is reimbursed

Before you apply

• This is an independent contractor role, not an employee role. You will not use a Blue Star Families job title, business card, or name tag.
• Payment structure will be outlined in a separate contract.

About the company

Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit that supports military families through programming and resources. It partners with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations to run community programs.