Executive Director, National Capital Region (NCR Chapter)

About this role

Job Title: Executive Director, National Capital Region (NCR) Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. Metro Area (DC / Maryland / Virginia — "DMV") Reports to: Vice President of Chapter Impact and Outposts Classification: Exempt Position type: Full-Time Employee Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment : $128,000 - $177,000 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 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 Executive Director (ED) is the senior-most leader of Blue Star Families' National Capital Region (NCR) Chapter — the organization's flagship chapter, with 30,000+ members and the largest volunteer base in the network.