Program Manager, Chicagoland Chapter

Program Manager, Chicagoland Chapter

Program Manager, Chicagoland Chapter

Chicago, IL (remote / virtual office)

Reports to : Executive Director, Chicagoland Chapter (Dotted line reporting to Senior Director, Chapter Relations)

Direct Reports : None

Classification : Exempt

Position Type : Full-Time Employee

Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment : $56,000 - $71,000 per year

Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day. We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members. We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families. We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling. And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with great benefits! Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.

Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.

General Description

Reporting to the Chapter Executive Director, with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Chapter Relations, the Program Manager is a member of the Blue Star Families Chapter Impact Team. This integral role is dedicated to fostering exceptional Membership Stewardship & Customer Service, ensuring that every interaction strengthens the sense of belonging among military families.

The Program Manager will manage multiple programs for the local Chapter, including, but not limited to, projects currently within Blue Star Families' portfolio. In addition to driving membership and volunteer growth and engagement, the Program Manager will support the Executive Director on high-impact initiatives and essential operational tasks critical to the Chapter's success.

• The Program Manager must reside in the local community the Chapter serves.

Key Job Functions :

Local Chapter Responsibilities :

Blue Star Families' National Chapter Impact Team Responsibilities :

Required Experience, Skills & Background

Desired Experience, Skills & Background

More About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors both people and organizations to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.

Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.

Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

EEO Policy

Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why Blue Star Families?

Virtual / remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)

Career growth opportunities

Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more)

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses

On-the-job professional development training

Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience

Competitive salaries

Workplace flexibility