Independent Contractor : Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant
Location: Southern Florida, must reside 50 miles from Melbourne Fl or Miami Florida
Project Lead: Associate Director National Programs
Position Type: Independent Contractor, approximately 30 hours per month through December 2027
Hourly range: $30 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 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, or internal recurring meetings.
● 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.
● Mileage over 50 milesround trip isreimbursed.
Project Based Scope of Work:
● This Outdoor Leader serves Patrick Space Force Base, U.S. Southern Command,
Homestead Air Reserve Base, and Naval Air Station Key West.
● Must be willing to travel to host events in Melbourne, Miami, and Key West.
● Plan and deliver independently organized, and regularly occurring outdoor
recreation meetup opportunities for local families, with a target of one event per
month, as seasonably appropriate.
● Coordinate as needed with staff at local national park sites for outdoor recreation
activities. The contractor retains discretion over communications and partnerships.
● Current NPS sites
○ Everglades National Park — Homestead, FL
○ Biscayne National Park — Homestead, FL
○ Dry Tortugas National Park — Key West, FL
○ Big Cypress National Preserve — Ochopee, FL
○ Canaveral National Seashore — Titusville / New Smyrna Beach, FL
● Track and submit outdoor recreation opportunities using provided planning
documents for visibility and support, at the Contractor’s discretion and in a manner
consistent with agreed-upon deliverables.
● Track and log attendance for Blue Star Connect Outdoors activities, utilizing tools
or methods selected by the contractor that meet the basic reporting needs.
● Develop and implement ideas for highlighting outdoor meetup activities via social
media and Blue Star Neighborhood (ex. providing photographs and stories from
events, helpful resources to get outdoors, or sharing “best of” outdoor activities),
with content and frequency determined by the Contractor in alignment with
overall project goals.
● Disseminate printed or digital promotional materials to local civilian and
military-facing community bulletin boards and networks, at the Contractor’s
discretion regarding timing and method of distribution
● Identify and steward potential relationships with local parks and outdoor
organizations to increase opportunities for engagement, exercising independent
judgment in outreach and collaboration efforts.
Required Qualifications
● Proven success in outdoor recreation and event coordination
● Ability to effectively manage administrative responsibilities required for program
execution, including scheduling, documentation, communication, reporting, and
follow-up.
● Strong familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and Zoom
● Experience in planning and executing events, including logistics and project
management.
● Demonstrated ability to build relationships with military families, local community
members, and key stakeholders.
● Familiarity with the military community.
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.