Senior Manager, Events

Job Title: Senior Manager, Events

Department: Events

Location: Remote in National Capital Region

Reports to: Senior Director, Events

Direct Reports: No

Classification: Exempt

Position type: Full-Time Employee

Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $69,000 - $88,000 per year

 

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 300,000+ 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:

• 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.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility
• Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done
• Help military families feel at home wherever they live

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 Senior Manager, Events is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of small- to mid-scale events, ranging from intimate gatherings to programs hosting up to 100 participants. This role oversees all aspects of event logistics, including venue coordination, vendor management, run-of-show development, guest communications, and on-site operations, ensuring a seamless experience and high standard of execution.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Senior Manager aligns event planning and delivery with organizational goals while managing budgets, timelines, and operational standards. Responsibilities include coordinating program elements such as scheduling, audiovisual requirements, catering, and guest services to ensure each event is executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with the organization’s brand and mission.

This position also supports the Senior Director of Events in the planning and execution of large-scale organizational events at BSF, including but not limited to Celebration and Salute.

While this role is remote, periodic out-of-town, overnight travel is an essential function. In-person time is critical to how we work — enabling deep collaboration, team alignment, creative problem-solving, and a shared sense of purpose. Team members are expected to travel several times per year for offsites, planning sessions, and company-wide gatherings. These events are essential for contributing to team outcomes, building trust across the organization, and staying aligned in a distributed environment. Participation in these in-person gatherings is a required part of the role and integral to successful performance in our remote-first organization.

*Must reside in the National Capital Region. 

 

Key Job Functions

Event Management and Logistics

• Plan, manage, and execute events ranging from small meetings and briefings to programs of up to 100 attendees.
• Develop event strategies that support