Grassroots Manager, Connecticut & Rhode Island - Remote

Grassroots Manager

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

The Grassroots Manager plans and executes a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across an assigned geography. This includes attracting volunteers and developing, maintaining, and implementing a volunteer leadership program. The position is responsible for developing and implementing grassroots strategies and campaign plans for local, state, and federal legislative priorities, and facilitating the achievement of ACS CAN volunteer fundraising goals primarily through supporting volunteers in their fundraising. The position embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of the role, particularly through volunteer attraction, development, and engagement. The position models the organization's values and cultural beliefs and complies with all relevant lobbying protocols for each state and executes all assigned administrative duties.

***This is a remote position that can be home based anywhere in the states of Connecticut or Rhode Island. This role will have regular travel in both states to support volunteers and events. There will also be travel across the country periodically throughout the year.***

Essential Functions

• Grassroots Strategy, Volunteer Attraction and Engagement, and Organizing: (50%)
• Integration and Capacity Building: (30%)
• Volunteer Fundraising: (20%)

Experience/Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• 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 and to 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.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel up to 20%, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
• Travel will primarily be within assigned state(s) to support legislative campaigns, attend strategic meetings, and engage with stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to national conferences or headquarters may also be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed.

The starting rate is $57000 to $70000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.