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Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant

Blue Star Families
Location
Junction City, Kansas
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Programs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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.
What the job really is

The Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant will independently plan and deliver outdoor recreation meetups for local military families, aiming for one event per month. This role involves coordinating with local national parks, tracking attendance, and promoting activities through social media and community networks, all while maintaining autonomy over methods and schedules.

Benefits
  • Hourly range: $30 per hour
  • Independent Contractor engagement allows for full autonomy over method, schedule, and tools used.
Things to weigh
  • Independent contractor role means no employee benefits or job security
  • Must reside within 25 miles of Junction City, Kansas
  • Position is project-based with approximately 30 hours per month until December 2026, which may limit income potential.
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