Impact-Driven Program Director, Maryland Chapter

Blue Star Families; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Families is seeking a Program Director for the Maryland Chapter to lead program delivery, membership stewardship, and local fundraising. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Chapter Executive Director with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Chapter Relations.

The successful candidate will manage multiple programs, build partnerships with local private, public, and philanthropic organizations, engage volunteers, and support advocacy, events, and communications to strengthen

Qualifications

• 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.
• Entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage with potential partners to build community-based initiatives.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and events for the local chapter, aligning with current and prospective funding opportunities to maximize impact and sustainability.
• Develop and support local fundraising efforts including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, stewarding relationships, and contributing to achieving chapter revenue goals.
• Build collaborations by identifying key local private, public, and philanthropic organizations interested in supporting military families.
• Support local advocacy efforts and other initiatives essential to the Chapter’s success.
• Educate community leaders using Blue Star Families’ Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey.
• Engage volunteers, fellows, and interns to maximize impact of chapter initiatives and programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Military family experience

Independent self-starter

Lift 30 lbs

Partnerships & fundraising

4-5 years experience

Job description

Blue Star Families is seeking a Program Director for the Maryland Chapter to lead program delivery, membership stewardship, and local fundraising. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Chapter Executive Director with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Chapter Relations.

The successful candidate will manage multiple programs, build partnerships with local private, public, and philanthropic organizations, engage volunteers, and support advocacy, events, and communications to strengthen