Grassroots Manager

American Cancer Society

Grassroots Manager for ACS CAN executing advocacy programs in Nebraska. Organizing volunteers and developing grassroots strategies to support cancer-related policy initiatives.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

plans and executes a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across Nebraska
attracts volunteers and develops, maintains, and implements a volunteer leadership program
develops and implements grassroots strategies and campaign plans
facilitates the achievement of ACS CAN volunteer fundraising goals
embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in the role
models the organization's values and complies with all relevant lobbying protocols
works in communities across Nebraska and travels across the country periodically
communicates strategically and organizes volunteers for federal activities

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, Every Action, or similar tools is a plus
Experience or familiarity with fundamentals of Direct Action Organizing is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

grassroots advocacycampaign planningfundraisingvolunteer managementDirect Action Organizing

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsleadershipdiversity and inclusion

Certifications

Bachelor's degree