Strategic Programs & Engagement Lead

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Deputy Director to partner with the Executive Director, keeping programs running at a high level while shaping organizational strategy across operations, events, and partnerships.

You will translate vision into actionable plans, develop an annual program calendar, and manage diverse programming—retreats, regional dinners, and virtual convenings—plus coordinate vendors and volunteers.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in program management, nonprofit operations, events, or related work.
• Strong communication skills for senior audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Proven event planning experience and strong organization.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational strategy by translating vision into actionable plans.
• Develop an annual program calendar and long-term initiatives.
• Plan and execute diverse programming (retreats, regional dinners, virtual convenings).
• Coordinate external vendors, contractors, and volunteers.
• Build systems to measure program outcomes and membership growth.
• Support fundraising through sponsorship materials and donor communications.
• Maintain development records in a CRM and track development pipeline.

Skills

Program management

Nonprofit operations

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Donor communications

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Deputy Director to partner with the Executive Director, keeping programs running at a high level while shaping organizational strategy across operations, events, and partnerships.

You will translate vision into actionable plans, develop an annual program calendar, and manage diverse programming—retreats, regional dinners, and virtual convenings—plus coordinate vendors and volunteers.