Special Assistant to the CEO

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Special Assistant to the CEO</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Department:</strong> Executive Administration</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, D.C. (In-office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports to:</strong> CEO</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Direct Reports:</strong> Yes</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Classification:</strong> Exempt</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position type:</strong> Full-Time Employee</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Pay Band:</strong> $87,000 - $120,000</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Blue Star Families</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Who We’re Looking For:</span></p> <ul> <li style="