Grassroots Manager- Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
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 Senior Grassroots Manager is an experienced grassroots leader that 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 fundraising goals through primarily supporting volunteers in their fundraising. In addition to state-level responsibilities, the Senior Grassroots Manager plays a critical role in coaching, onboarding, and supporting team development, and may take on interim projects or coverage at the request of Director, Grassroots Organizing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Grassroots Strategy, Volunteer Attraction and Engagement, and Organizing: (40%)
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Develops and implements comprehensive local and state grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns, demonstrating volunteer constituent support for cancer-related policy initiatives in conjunction with the state Government Relations Director.
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Supports federal campaigns and congressional champion building for the organization's issues, working collaboratively to execute a grassroots strategy.Organizesvolunteers to complete federal activities in collaboration with the national team.
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Communicates strategically using messages that are tailored to specific political environments and attuned to the rapid pace of legislative activities in assigned state(s). Writes and disseminates e-mails to volunteers, legislative alerts, issue talking points, and training curriculum for a diverse audience of volunteers.
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Plans and manages Cancer Action lobby days or similar events, whether in-person or virtual, to drive engagement and policy wins.
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In assigned state(s), maintains ACS CAN web pages, Facebook page, and/or other social media accounts according to organizational guidelines and standards, coordinating with applicable teams across the organization where applicable.
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Identifies and develops volunteers with personal stories related to ACS CAN's policy campaigns, engaging in story banking where applicable.
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Serves as the staff manager of the volunteer structure in the assigned geography, coordinating appropriately with leadership volunteers. Accountable for filling any vacancies in the structure and ensuring sufficient capacity throughout the geography.
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Implements and uses the fundamental principles of Direct-Action Organizing.
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Coordinates campaign activities with grassroots coalition partners, as well as with regional and national ACS CAN grassroots teams.
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Accurately and effectively represents ACS CAN and its mission in a manner commensurate with the organization's brand.
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Establishes and maintains strategic collaborations and partnerships with other organizations, as appropriate.
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Ensures that in leading electoral activity in the assigned state(s) through Cancer Votes, working closely with staff partners and national staff, the program adheres to all IRS and ACS CAN legal and reporting requirements.
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Follows all ACS CAN policies and guidelines.
Team Leadership & Development (20%)
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Supports onboarding new grassroots staff, including training, resource sharing, and integration into team culture.
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At the request of the Director, Grassroots Organizing, takes on interim projects, assignments, or coverage during vacancies or transitions.
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Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes innovation and a