Program Coordinator, National Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the daily administrative coordination and operations of the Military Families Outdoors program.

• Aid in the promotion, planning, and registration for Blue Star Connect Outdoors events.

• Facilitate the recruitment and selection process for families participating in near-nature and extended nature overnight trips.

• Execute administrative tasks for the Blue Star Connect Outdoors program.

• Monitor event registrations, attendance metrics, and maintain the events calendar.

• Contribute to the Military Families Outdoors communication strategy by updating the social media calendar, organizing and sharing event photos, and maintaining the Blue Star Neighborhood MFO Community Group.

• Utilize and manage project management technologies and tools such as HIVE, Hive Brite, Salesforce, Google Workspace Suite, and Zoom.

• Cultivate relationships within Blue Star Families and with external organizations to foster collaboration and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Stay informed about organizational strategic goals, targets, and priorities.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

• Travel overnight out of town several times a year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 1–2 years of pertinent work experience.

• Familiarity with project management systems or a willingness to learn new software.

• Cultural awareness of the active-duty military family lifestyle.

• Comprehensive knowledge of program development, management, evaluation, and reporting.

• Ability to work independently while also supporting team efforts in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed organization.

• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in volunteer management.

• Strong technological skills, including expertise in Salesforce (CRM), Google Docs, and Hive; comfort with conference and web calls.

• Background in collaborating with non-profit partner organizations and military families.

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays; travel may be necessary for meetings, training, and events.

• Highly organized with the capability to plan effectively, adapt to changing circumstances, and resolve issues efficiently.

• Strong communication skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to promote teamwork.

• Experience with CRM systems; familiarity with Salesforce is advantageous.

• Experience in outdoor recreation is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote/virtual work available within the continental United States.

• Mandatory participation in staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events.

• Engaging, mission-driven work supporting military and Veteran families.