Grassroots Manager

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🦞 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

• Develop and implement comprehensive local and state grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns • Support federal campaigns and congressional champion building • Organize volunteers for federal activities • Write and disseminate volunteer emails, legislative alerts, 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 across the assigned geography and fill vacancies • Apply Direct-Action Organizing principles to state legislative campaigns • Coordinate campaigns with coalition partners and regional and national teams • Establish and maintain strategic collaborations and relationships with organizations, elected officials, and staff • Lead electoral activity through Cancer Votes while complying with IRS and ACS CAN requirements • Attract, train, develop, communicate with, and recognize volunteers • Facilitate grassroots advocacy and train volunteers and staff • Maintain volunteer information in databases such as Salesforce • Drive volunteer fundraising and support fundraising events and national programs • Complete assigned administrative duties and follow ACS CAN policies and guidelines

🎯 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, EveryAction, or similar tools is a plus • Experience or familiarity with Direct Action Organizing fundamentals is a plus • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and social media skills required • Strong organization and time management skills required • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal direction • Ability to work as a member or leader of a team • Ability to handle fast-paced, time-sensitive matters • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with legislative officials, diverse individuals, and communities • Ability to work across multiple venues and state political environments accurately and efficiently • Ability to use available technology to perform position responsibilities • Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed • May require up to 20% travel, including overnight and occasional weekend travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement benefits • Wellness programs • Professional development programs