Senior Manager, Events

Nice to have:

7+ years of professional experience in event management, experiential marketing, or program management with demonstrated success delivering events from concept through execution.

Proven ability to plan and manage events ranging from small meetings and briefings (1–25 participants) to mid-scale programs and receptions (up to 100+ attendees).

Strong project management skills, including timeline development, logistics planning, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent events.

$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.

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability insurance

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.

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.