Chief Communities Officer
Blue Star Families · Hybrid within the DC Metro area
Posted about 3 months ago · $159,000 - $238,000
or apply directly on Blue Star Families's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Blue Star Families's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Blue Star Families's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Blue Star Families
- high 19 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue Star Families's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue Star Families.
About this role
The Chief Communities Officer (CCO) at Blue Star Families will lead the organization's national community engagement strategy, focusing on ensuring military families feel connected and supported. This role involves overseeing the national community ecosystem, including Chapters and Outposts, while building partnerships and driving measurable impact. The CCO will also lead a team of senior leaders and collaborate across departments to enhance community presence and engagement.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue Star Families as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, or mission-driven organizations.
- Proven success scaling national programs, networks, or multi-market initiatives.
- Experience leading leaders and building high-performing teams.
- Strong track record of partnership development and fundraising alignment.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to ‘think in white space’, execute and drive measurable outcomes.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with the military community.
- Familiarity with membership-driven or volunteer-powered organizations.
What you get
- Anticipated pay range of $159,000 - $238,000.
- Hybrid work environment within the DC Metro area.
Worth weighing
- Position requires frequent overnight travel for in-person gatherings, which may impact work-life balance.
- The role is high-impact and requires strong leadership skills in a mission-driven environment, which may be demanding.
- No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary and work location.
Summarised from Blue Star Families's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Blue Star Families on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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