Utah Chapter Consultant

Independent Contractor : Utah Chapter Consultant 

Location: Northern Utah, Primary Focus: Hill Air Force Base 

Project Lead: Executive Director, Utah 

Position Type: Independent Contractor, approximately 5- 10 hours per week through October 2025 

Total Contract: $5,000

 

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: 

• Retains full autonomy over the method, schedule, and tools used to perform services.
• Is not assigned work hours, recurring meetings, or internal systems access (email, software, etc.).
• Shall not use a BSF job title, business card, or name tag.

● Will not represent themselves as a BSF employee or agent to external stakeholders.

 

Project Based Scope of Work 

1.) Blue Star Museum Launch at Hill Aerospace Museum 

○ Coordinate independently with the Hill Aerospace Museum and any external vendors (food, decor) regarding the event setup and logistics. ○ Identify and arrange interior decorations for the event space. 

○ Disseminate printed or digital promotional materials to local civilian and military-facing community bulletin boards and networks. 

2.) Summer Nights with Davis Arts Council 

○ Independently secure in-kind donations to support picnics before concerts and movie snack buckets.

○ Develop and disseminate communication materials to advertise events to airman and families at Hill Air Force Base. 

3.) Welcome Week 

○ Identify and confirm a minimum of 10 community partners to participate in Welcome Week. 

○ Develop partner recognition signs. 

○ Produce event promotion materials at the Contractor’s discretion. ○ Secure a suitable community venue for a signature Welcome Week gathering and coordinate externally with that venue for any required logistics. 

4.) Nourish the Service 

○ Gather input from volunteers and staff who oversee the Airman’s Attic at Hill Air Force Base and provide independent recommendations on how to support food insecurity at Hill Air Force Base. 

○ Develop a communication plan and materials to raise community awareness for this program. 

○ Independently identify and engage volunteers for any optional distribution events. 

○ Submit stories, images, or event reports post-program to support broader communications. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong connection to military families, local community, and key stakeholders. ● Proven success in community engagement and event coordination ● Experience in planning and executing events, including logistics and project management. 

 

Deliverables & Payment Terms 

All services shall be delivered in accordance with agreed deadlines and milestones. Payment structure to be outlined in a separate contract. BSF shall not direct how services are performed — only that deliverables meet agreed results.

 

More About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.

Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.

Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

 

EEO Policy

Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.