Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant

The role

You will plan and run outdoor recreation meetups for military families in Northern 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 local community networks.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver outdoor recreation meetups for local families, targeting one event per month as seasonally appropriate
• Coordinate as needed with staff at local national park sites
• Track and log attendance for Blue Star Connect Outdoors activities
• Track and submit outdoor recreation opportunities using provided planning documents
• Develop and implement social media and Blue Star Neighborhood content highlighting outdoor activities
• 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
• Support two events per year in Tampa, FL

Required qualifications

• Proven success in outdoor recreation and event coordination
• Ability to manage administrative tasks: 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, community members, and 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 position; you will not use a BSF 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 and strengthens their ties to local communities. It partners with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations.