Grassroots Manager

🕒 September 28

🦞 Maine, New Hampshire, +1 more states – Remote

🦞 Maine – Remote 🗻 New Hampshire – Remote 🍁 Vermont – Remote

💵 $64k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2001

🏥 Healthcare

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🤲 Charity

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making cancer a top priority in the United States. ACS CAN works with volunteers to influence legislative and policy changes at all levels of government to increase access to health care and health insurance, emphasize cancer prevention, and support cancer research funding. The organization is focused on reducing health disparities, controlling tobacco use, and advocating for policies that improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. ACS CAN encourages public involvement through advocacy, donations, and volunteer activities, aiming to save lives and enhance the well-being of those impacted by cancer.

📋 Description

• Plan and execute a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont • Attract, develop, maintain, and engage volunteer leaders • Develop and implement grassroots strategies and campaign plans for local, state, and federal legislative priorities • Support volunteers in achieving fundraising goals • Develop grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns with the state Government Relations Director • Support federal campaigns and congressional champion building • Write and disseminate volunteer emails, legislative alerts, issue talking points, and training curricula • Plan and manage Cancer Action lobby days and similar events, including virtual events • Maintain ACS CAN web pages, Facebook pages, and other social media accounts • Identify and develop volunteers with personal stories related to policy campaigns • Manage the volunteer structure and fill vacancies across the assigned geography • Organize and manage state legislative campaigns using Direct-Action Organizing principles • Coordinate campaign activities with coalition partners and regional and national ACS CAN teams • Establish and maintain strategic collaborations and partnerships • Lead electoral activity through Cancer Votes while complying with IRS and ACS CAN legal and reporting requirements • Attract, train, develop, communicate with, and recognize volunteers • Build grassroots capacity and maintain relationships with grasstops and grassroots volunteers • Facilitate advocacy by volunteers and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff • Collaborate with American Cancer Society regional staff, coalitions, and partners • Conduct training for volunteers and ACS staff • Maintain volunteer information in databases such as Salesforce • Drive volunteer fundraising and support volunteer-led events, Lights of Hope, and other fundraising programs • Support policy forums and other fundraising events • Travel within assigned states for legislative campaigns, strategic meetings, and stakeholder engagement

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience • Political issues or campaign organizing experience strongly preferred • Experience attracting, developing, and engaging volunteers preferred • Fundraising experience is a plus • Experience using Salesforce, Every Action, or similar tools is a plus • Experience or familiarity with fundamentals of Direct Action Organizing is a plus • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and social media skills are required • Highly organized orientation and time management skills are required • Proven ability to handle multiple projects, work independently with minimum direction, and work as a member or leader of a team • Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents • Ability to establish, hold meetings, and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal legislative officials • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities • Ability to complete work in multiple venues and state political environments in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate • Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities • Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed • Ability to regularly travel and work within the communities of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement benefits • Wellness programs • Professional development programs to enhance staff skills