Social Secretary

Blue Star Families

. Serve as Blue Star Families' senior-most steward of relationships with business, military, government, and cultural leaders .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in protocol, official hospitality, and high-profile event management, with a strong focus on relationship building and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex events, and communicate effectively with senior executives and board members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert Knowledge Of ProtocolHigh-Profile Event ManagementSenior Leadership ExperienceExcellent Written Communication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Event ProductionRelationship ManagementBudget ManagementGuest List CoordinationPerformance ReviewsEvent Briefings PreparationSponsorship ManagementMoves-Management SystemsProtocol StandardsFundraising Strategy

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceSound JudgmentDiscretionCollaborationFeedback Exchange

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

NonprofitMilitaryGovernmentDiplomatic SettingVeteran-Connected CommunityLuxury HospitalityHigh-Growth CultureMajor-Gifts LeadershipCabinet DepartmentSocial Office

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Blue Star Families' senior-most steward of relationships with business, military, government, and cultural leaders
Design and lead national events, bespoke experiences, and personal stewardship to deepen trust, visibility, and philanthropic investment
Advise the CEO on protocol, official hospitality, external engagement, and the social and official calendar
Host on behalf of the CEO, senior leaders, board members, and the organization
Oversee invitations, guest lists, seating plans, official correspondence, gifts, honors, and protocol standards
Build and maintain moves-management systems for key individual relationships
Personally manage a portfolio of top relationships with the CEO and development leadership
Prepare executives and senior leaders with event briefings, talking points, seating, and run-of-show materials
Set the vision and standards for flagship national events and approve the annual events calendar, budget, and major contracts
Oversee the Events team and integrate VIP stewardship into event design
Partner with Development on sponsorships, table sales, and fundraising asks
Design and oversee intimate engagements such as salon dinners, installation visits, and briefings
Serve as primary staff relationship for the National Advisory Board and guide recruitment, engagement, retention, and advocacy
Serve on the senior leadership team and advise the CRO, CEO, President, and Board
Report regularly on event and engagement results
Lead, coach, and develop department leaders and staff; set goals, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews
Manage workload across the event calendar and build a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Travel overnight several times per year for offsites, leadership sessions, donor meetings, and organization-wide events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of progressively senior experience in protocol, official hospitality, events, or stakeholder engagement, managing relationships with and events for high-profile individuals
Senior experience in a White House social office, embassy or Chief of Protocol office, military service social aide or protocol program, cabinet department, governor's or mayor's office, senior development or major-gifts leadership, luxury hospitality, high-level event production, or membership/stewardship serving a similarly elite clientele
5+ years of senior leadership experience, including leading a department and managing managers
Expert knowledge of protocol, precedence and etiquette for VIP, government and military guests
Proven success leading high-profile events
Excellent written communication skills, including formal correspondence
Executive presence, sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
Ability to operate with autonomy and accountability and exchange candid feedback with senior executives and Board members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex campaign strategy into clear materials for executives and Board members
Ability to travel overnight several times per year for donor meetings and organizational gatherings
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Desired: experience in a nonprofit, military, government or diplomatic setting; familiarity with the military and Veteran-connected community; experience in a high-growth, performance-driven culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mission-driven work supporting military service members and their families
Flexible work options (remote, or hybrid depending on the role)
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability insurance
Communications allowance
Professional development and career growth opportunities
PCS leave for Active Duty military spouses