Communications Consultant

Independent Contractor: Communications Consultant

Location:  Remote in Washington, DC

Project Lead: Vice President of Communications, Brand Marketing, and Events

Position Type: Independent Contractor (one year contract)

Hourly range: $80 - $100 per hour

 

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 Scope of Work:

The Communications Consultant, an independent contractor, will support BSF's annual PR and branding strategy. This involves producing high-level communications and advising on external visibility opportunities. The consultant will work on a project basis, maintaining control over service performance, consistent with the scope and deadlines agreed upon with the Vice President of Communications, Brand Marketing & Events, who will be the primary point of contact.

 

The Communications Consultant is responsible for:

• Content Creation: Develop original written content, including speeches, talking points, media briefings, social media copy, video scripts, emails, and letters.
• Strategic Advising: Collaborate with BSF Communications and Original Strategies to advise on visibility and communications strategy, aligning with BSF’s broader PR and branding efforts.
• Planning: Propose and outline a quarterly plan for communications deliverables, ensuring alignment with BSF’s annual communications priorities.
• Engagement Opportunities: Identify and recommend engagement opportunities, including outreach to high-profile individuals (e.g., senior military leaders, elected officials, influencers, media, donor prospects, celebrities, and community leaders) to support BSF events like salon dinners, themed campaigns, and cultivation events.
• Event Support: Provide mutually agreed-upon communications support for events.

Additional Engagement Terms

• The Consultant is responsible for determining how and when work is completed, provided that deliverables are submitted by agreed-upon deadlines.
• The Consultant may perform work for other clients and is not required to work exclusively with BSF.
• BSF will not provide tools, equipment, or workspace; all services will be performed independently.
• Other communications-related services may be requested, subject to mutual agreement and within the general scope of the engagement.

 

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, PR, or executive content development
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats and platforms
• Experience supporting high-profile individuals and/or senior leadership
• Strong planning and strategic thinking skills; ability to align messaging with organizational objectives
• Prior experience supporting communications for events and campaigns
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently
• Familiarity with military culture and veteran affairs (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field; advanced degree a plus

 

Timeline

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

 

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.