Grassroots Manager

🕒 April 29

🦌 Connecticut, Rhode Island – Remote

🦌 Connecticut – Remote ⚓ Rhode Island – Remote

💵 $57k - $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

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Charity • Non-profit • Healthcare Insurance

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

• Develops and implements comprehensive local and state grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns • Supports federal campaigns and congressional champion building for the organization's issues • Organizes volunteers to complete federal activities in collaboration with national teams • Communicates strategically using messages tailored to specific political environments • Plans and manages Cancer Action lobby days or similar events • Maintains ACS CAN web pages and/or other social media accounts • Identifies and develops volunteers with personal stories related to ACS CAN's policy campaigns • Serves as the staff manager of the volunteer structure in the assigned geography • Coordinates campaign activities with grassroots/patient coalition partners • Accurately and effectively represents ACS CAN and its mission • Ensures adherence to IRS and ACS CAN legal and reporting requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• generous paid time off policy • medical benefits • dental benefits • retirement benefits • wellness programs • professional development programs