Chapter Programs & Impact Director

Blue Star Families, Inc.; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with matching

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PCS Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Blue Star Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Director in Colorado Springs to lead multiple local chapter programs, strengthen membership stewardship, and support fundraising efforts.

The role focuses on engaging military families, expanding partnerships, and coordinating advocacy work in a flexible, virtual environment. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director of Chapter Relations to drive program impact, manage volunteers, and ensure effective communications and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Independent self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the military family experience.
• Volunteer recruitment and management experience.
• Business development and fundraising experience.
• Experienced in public speaking.
• Excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and events for the local chapter and align designs with funding opportunities.
• Develop and support local fundraising efforts, stewarding relationships and contributing to revenue goals.
• Build local collaborations with private, public, and philanthropic organizations.
• Support local advocacy efforts and other essential operational tasks.
• Educate community leaders using the Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey.
• Connect military families with community resources and programs.
• Develop a volunteer management program for the chapter.
• Execute marketing and communications strategies to elevate presence and grow membership.
• Manage project tools and engage volunteers to maximize impact.

Skills

Independent self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Excellent writing

Travel readiness

Business development

Fundraising

Volunteer recruitment

Leadership

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Blue Star Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Director in Colorado Springs to lead multiple local chapter programs, strengthen membership stewardship, and support fundraising efforts.

The role focuses on engaging military families, expanding partnerships, and coordinating advocacy work in a flexible, virtual environment. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director of Chapter Relations to drive program impact, manage volunteers, and ensure effective communications and