Nourish the Service (NTS) Event Contractor – New England

Nourish the Service (NTS) Event Contractor – New EnglandContract Type: Independent ContractorContract Period: {Month of Hire} – December 2026Payment Terms: Monthly invoicing based on completed deliverablesService Area: New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI)Desired Length of Contract: {Month of Hire] through December 2026Payment Terms: monthly installments via invoicing About Blue Star FamiliesBlue Star Families (BSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families byproviding programming and resources while strengthening their connections to their localcommunities. We partner with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations to createimpactful programs that empower and uplift military families. Independent Contractor Engagement Terms:This independent contractor will be retained solely for project-based, outcome-driven servicesand will not be an employee, agent, or representative of Blue Star Families. The independentcontractor:● Will provide their own tools, equipment, and software necessary for completingdeliverables.● Is responsible for determining work methods, scheduling, and location of work.● Maintains full control over how services are executed.● Will invoice BSF on agreed terms and is responsible for their own tax obligations,insurance, and business expenses.● May perform work for other clients and is not subject to BSF employee policies orsupervision. Project Based Scope of WorkBlue Star Families seeks an independent contractor to deliver event-based services in support ofthe Nourish the Service (NTS) program across the New England region.The contractor will be responsible for the planning and execution of four (4) food distributionevents during the contract period. Services are project-based and outcome-driven, with thecontractor maintaining discretion over how deliverables are achieved following Blue Star Familiesguidelines. Scope of Services1. Event Delivery● Plan and execute a minimum of three (3) and maximum of four (4) NTS food distributionevents across the New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI) within the contract period● Deliver each event including:○ Secured venue and logistics coordination○ Food sourcing and distribution setup○ On-site execution and breakdown● Ensure events are delivered in a manner aligned with BSF program intent and communitystandards● Vendor & Resource Coordination● Volunteer Engagement (Event-Specific)● Community Partner Coordination● Documentation of Event Statistics & Reporting Deliverables & Payment Terms● Minimum of 3, Maximum of 4 completed events between {Month of Hire} and December2026● Post-event summary report submitted within 48 hours after each event● Optional periodic check-ins may be scheduled as needed to support deliverablealignment, not as ongoing supervision● 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 servicesare performed —...