Grassroots Manager

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

Grassroots Manager advancing ACS CAN cancer advocacy campaigns across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Recruiting volunteers, coordinating legislative campaigns, and driving volunteer fundraising.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grassroots advocacy, volunteer management, and campaign organizing, with a strong focus on building relationships with stakeholders and executing effective communication strategies. Proficient in utilizing technology and social media to enhance campaign efforts and engage diverse communities.

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Grassroots Advocacy CampaignsVolunteer ManagementDirect-Action OrganizingFundraising ExperienceSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Campaign OrganizingVolunteer TrainingEvent PlanningFundraisingDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceEveryActionSocial Media Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Political CampaignsGrassroots StrategiesAdvocacyCoalition BuildingLegislative Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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