Executive Director, Maryland Chapter

bluestarfamilies · Baltimore, Maryland · Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Remote

Job Title: Executive Director, Maryland Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Location: Baltimore, Maryland Reports to: Vice President, Chapter Impact & Outposts Direct Reports: Yes Classification: Exempt Anticipated Pay Range At Commencement of Employment: $106,000 - $146,000   Blue Star Families 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 450,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country.   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. 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: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. 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. Who We’re Looking For: <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</li> </ul> What You’ll Do Here: <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Help military families feel at home wherever they live</li> </ul> If you'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.   General Description The Executive Director (ED) is the senior-most leader of the Chapter, responsible for local strategy, sustainable revenue, community impact, and team performance. The ED leads a metropolitan region (Maryland) and supports satellite program delivery in adjacent locations. Reporting directly to the VP of Chapter Impact & Outposts, the ED oversees staff, volunteers, budget, fundraising, program execution, community engagement, and the Chapter’s long-term sustainability. This role requires a high-capacity, externally focused executive who excels at strategic partnerships, six-figure fundraising, board leadership, and cross-functional coordination. The ED ensures BSF’s mission is delivered with excellence, inclusion, belonging, accountability, and measurable outcomes that align with the organization’s strategic goals and national KPIs. This is a high-visibility, high-trust, executive-level role—ideal for a leader who thrives in complex ecosystems, navigates multiple stakeholders, and drives meaningful change. As a fully remote organization, we rely on scheduled in-person gatherings to foster alignment, collaborati

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