Blue Star Families

Manager

• Manage the vetting and selection of local organizations to serve as Outpost partners.
• In collaboration with the Outposts, support the execution and management of high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with BSF’s short- and long-term objectives.
• Work with Outposts and BSF Programs and Digital teams to identify programs, services, and events to be carried out at Outpost locations.
• Train and onboard outposts.
• Collaborate with the BSF Research and Evaluation team on the delivery of national research initiatives and ensure program evaluation practices are implemented by outpost partners.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Alliances and Government Relations teams to ensure that community leaders, elected officials, senior military, and other key stakeholders are aware of and engaging with BSF Outposts, resources, and programming.
• In partnership with cross-departmental teams, communicate KPIs to help evaluate and track Outpost performance, impact, and progress.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets, contracts, and MOUs.
• Support Chapter Executive Directors with the management and oversight of Outposts in their service areas.
• Manage Outpost marketing, public relations, and social media strategies and materials.
• Support expansion into new markets, including outreach, partner development, and launch planning.
• Execute annual Outpost goals and strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment across BSF departments to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by supporting proposals, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement to sustain and scale the Outposts program.

Senior Manager, Outposts