Nourish the Service (NTS) Event Contractor – New England

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Nourish the Service (NTS) Event Contractor – New England Contract Type: Independent Contractor Contract Period: {Month of Hire} – December 2026 Payment Terms: Monthly invoicing based on completed deliverables Service Area: New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI) Desired Length of Contract: {Month of Hire] through December 2026 Payment Terms: monthly installments via invoicing About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families (BSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families by providing programming and resources while strengthening their connections to their local communities.

We partner with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations to create impactful programs that empower and uplift military families. Independent Contractor Engagement Terms: This independent contractor will be retained solely for project-based, outcome-driven services and will not be an employee, agent, or representative of Blue Star Families. The independent contractor: ● Will provide their own tools, equipment, and software necessary for completing deliverables.

● Is responsible for determining work methods, scheduling, and location of work. ● Maintains full control over how services are executed. ● Will invoice BSF on agreed terms and is responsible for their own tax obligations, insurance, and business expenses. ● May perform work for other clients and is not subject to BSF employee policies or supervision. Project Based Scope of Work Blue Star Families seeks an independent contractor to deliver event-based services in support of the Nourish the Service (NTS) program across the New England region.

The contractor will be responsible for the planning and execution of four (4) food distribution events during the contract period. Services are project-based and outcome-driven, with the contractor maintaining discretion over how deliverables are achieved following Blue Star Families guidelines. Scope of Services 1. Event Delivery ● Plan and execute a minimum of three (3) and maximum of four (4) NTS food distribution events across the New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI) within the contract period ● Deliver each event including: ○ Secured venue and logistics coordination ○ Food sourcing and distribution setup ○ On-site execution and breakdown ● Ensure events are delivered in a manner aligned with BSF program intent and community standards ● Vendor & Resource Coordination ● Volunteer Engagement (Event-Specific) ● Community Partner Coordination ● Documentation of Event Statistics & Reporting Deliverables & Payment Terms ● Minimum of 3, Maximum of 4 completed events between {Month of Hire} and December 2026 ● Post-event summary report submitted within 48 hours after each event ● Optional periodic check-ins may be scheduled as needed to support deliverable alignment, not as ongoing supervision ● All services shall be delivered in accordance with agreed deadlines and milestones.