Remote Events Manager for Military Family Impact

Blue Star Families, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); Remote; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with matching

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Communications Allowance

Job summary

Blue Star Families, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Events to oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Events Team in a fully virtual setting.

You will work closely with senior leadership to craft memorable events for military families and stakeholders, coordinating timelines, vendors, and cross‑functional teams. You will manage multiple projects, draft proposals, and support the sourcing and negotiation of vendors while ensuring high standards and timely delivery in a flexible, mission‑driven

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite products.
• Experience and/or comfort working in a virtual environment.
• Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to quickly and effectively gather information via interviews and research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work on deadline; manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experienced content writer and strategic thinker.
• Flexibility with work schedule to meet deadlines and events.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop event concepts, objectives, and timelines.
• Create detailed event plans and checklists.
• Track project management for the Events team and manage approvals.
• Provide day-to-day Event team support and Hive project management; develop agendas; streamline cross-team communication; support weekly project calls.
• Draft RFPs and manage the proposal process for the Events team.
• Schedule prep calls and briefings with Blue Star Families leadership, external partners and stakeholders; maintain call notes and agendas.
• Support Senior Manager, Events to source and negotiate vendor contracts and relationships.
• Post-event evaluation to analyze performance and identify improvements.
• Complete Hive project management and development for Events team; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft

GSuite

Virtual work

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Content writing

Project management

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel

Lifting 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hive

Salesforce

Adobe

Cvent

Job description

Blue Star Families, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Events to oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Events Team in a fully virtual setting.

You will work closely with senior leadership to craft memorable events for military families and stakeholders, coordinating timelines, vendors, and cross‑functional teams. You will manage multiple projects, draft proposals, and support the sourcing and negotiation of vendors while ensuring high standards and timely delivery in a flexible, mission‑driven