Strategic Partnerships Coordinator at Blue Star Families

About The Role

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Strategic Partnerships Coordinator&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Department:&lt;/strong&gt; Strategic Alliances&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Remote/Virtual within the continental US&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reports to:&lt;/strong&gt; Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances and White Oak Collaborative&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Classification: &lt;/strong&gt;Exempt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position type:&lt;/strong&gt; Full-Time Employee&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay Band:&lt;/strong&gt; $45,000 - $57,000&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blue Star Families&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, deployments, career disruptions, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Who We’re Looking For:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;What You’ll Do Here:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Help military families feel at home wherever they live&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;As a fully remote organization, we rely on scheduled in-person gatherings to foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational culture. This role requires the ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. These gatherings are essential for connection, brainstorming, and staying strategically aligned across teams. Participation is required as a core part of the role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator will work directly for the Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances and White Oak Collaborative, to provide coordination, research, project management, and administrative support across Blue Star Families’ Strategic Alliances portfolio, including national-level Strategic Partnerships, the White Oak Collaborative, and the Do Your Part initiative. The Coordinator will support external partnerships, White Oak Collaborative coordination and governance activities, and state and federal policy research and engagement related to military and veteran families.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Job Functions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Strategic Alliances&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support the development and implementation of national-level strategic partnerships with nonprofit, public-sector, and private-sector organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Participate in partner meetings and calls, capturing notes and tracking action items.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Draft briefing documents, meeting agendas, presentations, and other partnership materials.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Conduct research on prospective and current partners to inform partnership development and engagement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Maintain accurate and up-to-date partnership records.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support project management of partnership implementation across internal teams, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and follow-up.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;White Oak Collaborative&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support coordination and governance activities of the White Oak Collaborative, a 140+ member cross-sector coalition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Coordinate coalition communications, including drafting updates and correspondence to member organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Prepare for and follow up on coalition meetings, including agendas, materials, notes, and action items.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support member engagement and onboarding, including maintaining member records and communications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Track coalition activities to help ensure alignment with organizational priorities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support the planning and execution of coalition meetings, convenings, and annual events, including the White Oak Collaborative Symposium.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Do Your Part Initiative&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support engagement with participating Do Your Part states, including coordination of state activities and communications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Track state commitments and activities to help ensure follow-through and alignment with program goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Research, monitor, and analyze state policy developments affecting military and veteran families, synthesizing findings into actionable insights for internal teams and external stakeholders.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Prepare briefings, talking points, and background materials on state and policy topics to support organizational engagement with state stakeholders.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support state-focused communications, meetings, resources, and convenings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cross-Functional / Administrative Support&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, materials, and follow-up across projects within the Strategic Alliances portfolio.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Maintain accurate records and tracking systems, including Salesforce.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Provide general project and administrative support to the Strategic Alliances portfolio.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Collaborate across departments to help ensure partnership, coalition, and policy activities align with internal processes and organizational priorities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Other duties as assigned.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Required Experience, Skills, Background&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Bachelor’s degree, or comparable work experience.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;1–2 years of relevant work experience in partnership support, coalition coordination, project management, policy research, or a related field.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strong interest in and/or passion for Blue Star Families’ mission and work.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional materials for internal and external audiences.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Demonstrated ability to independently research, synthesize, and summarize information from multiple sources.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and stakeholders.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fully remote environment with minimal direction.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Close attention to detail.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and/or Microsoft Office.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Desired Experience, Skills, Background&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems, or an openness to learning.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Experience or interest in issues affecting military and veteran families, nonprofit partnerships, coalition management, or public policy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Experience using generative AI tools for content creation or research support.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Experience supporting large-scale meetings, convenings, or events.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More About Blue Star Families&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;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&#39;re all stronger when we take care of one another.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation&#39;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EEO Policy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;