Grassroots Manager

🔥 18 hours ago

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

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

💵 $64k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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American Cancer Society

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1913

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🍽️ Food & Beverage

Healthcare • Consulting • Food & Beverage

American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Founded in 1913 by volunteers, it remains committed to its mission of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. The organization impacts over 55 million lives annually by offering diverse career opportunities in various disciplines and maintaining a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through programs like Hope Lodge and a 24/7 cancer helpline, American Cancer Society provides crucial support and information to those affected by cancer. It is also known for its public policy advocacy through the Cancer Action Network, making significant strides in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival.

📋 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 local and state grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns with the state Government Relations Director • Support federal campaigns and congressional champion building • Organize volunteers for federal activities with national teams • Write and disseminate volunteer emails, legislative alerts, issue talking points, and training curriculum • Plan and manage Cancer Action lobby days and similar virtual or in-person events • Maintain ACS CAN webpages, 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 • Implement Direct-Action Organizing principles for state legislative campaigns • Coordinate activities with grassroots and patient coalition partners and regional and national teams • Represent ACS CAN and its mission according to organizational brand standards • Establish and maintain strategic collaborations and partnerships • Lead electoral activity through Cancer Votes while adhering to IRS and ACS CAN legal and reporting requirements • Attract, train, develop, communicate with, and recognize volunteers • Maintain relationships with grasstops and grassroots volunteers • Facilitate volunteer advocacy and relationships with elected officials and staff • 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, policy forums, and other fundraising activities • Travel within assigned states for legislative campaigns, strategic meetings, and stakeholder engagement, with up to 20% travel including overnight and occasional weekend travel

🎯 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 • Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently with minimum direction, and work as a member or leader of a team • 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, or Vermont as needed

🏖️ Benefits

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