Grassroots Manager, Texas

American Cancer Society

Grassroots Manager advancing American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network policy campaigns across Texas. Recruiting volunteers, organizing advocacy campaigns, and supporting volunteer fundraising in Austin and San Antonio.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grassroots advocacy program planning and execution, volunteer engagement, and campaign strategy development. Proficient in managing relationships with legislative officials and utilizing technology for effective communication and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grassroots Advocacy Program ManagementVolunteer Engagement and DevelopmentCampaign Strategy DevelopmentFundraising ExperienceSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Campaign PlanningFundraisingDirect Action OrganizingVolunteer TrainingEvent Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceEvery ActionSocial Media Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Political CampaignsLegislative AdvocacyVolunteer ManagementCoalition CoordinationFundraising Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across an assigned geography
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 ACS CAN fundraising goals
Develop local and state advocacy campaigns and 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 web pages, Facebook pages, and other social media accounts
Identify and develop volunteers with personal stories related to policy campaigns
Manage the volunteer structure in the assigned geography and fill vacancies
Coordinate campaign activities with coalition partners and regional and national teams
Lead electoral activity through Cancer Votes while meeting legal and reporting requirements
Attract, train, develop, recognize, and communicate with volunteers
Facilitate grassroots advocacy and relationships with elected officials and their staff
Conduct volunteer and ACS staff training
Maintain volunteer information in databases such as Salesforce
Drive volunteer fundraising and support fundraising events and programs
Travel within the assigned state to support campaigns, meetings, and stakeholders; attend occasional national conferences or headquarters events

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
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and social media skills required
Highly organized orientation and time management skills required
Ability to handle multiple projects and work independently with minimum direction and 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 maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities
Ability to complete work in multiple venues and state political environments accurately and efficiently
Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities
Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed
Ability to travel up to 20%, 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 to enhance staff skills