Acs
Grassroots Manager, New York City
New York, New York
Sponsorship not specified$79k-$85kDetected 1 day ago
SalesforceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization.
- The Grassroots Manager plans and executes a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across an assigned geography.
- The position embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of the role, particularly through volunteer attraction, development, and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Travel will primarily be within assigned state(s) to support legislative campaigns, attend strategic meetings, and engage with stakeholders.
- This includes attracting volunteers and developing, maintaining, and implementing a volunteer leadership program.
Requirements
- Occasional travel to national conferences or headquarters may also be required.
- Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed.
- Ability to navigate the New York Metro area.
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience
- 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.
Nice to have
- Political issues or campaign organizing experience strongly preferred.
Skills
- Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and social media skills are required.
- Highly organized orientation and time management skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents.
- Ability to complete work in multiple venues and state political environments in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate.
- Conducts training as needed for volunteers and ACS staff, equipping others for interactions with elected officials and their staff.
Compensation
- The starting rate is $79,400 to $85,000 annual.
Benefits
- jobs.cancer.org/benefits.
- Find and utilize diverse cancer patients, caregivers, and other stakeholder stories that help drive policies to address disparities and other health equity concerns.
Company info
- We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
- We are a proud
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- Build and execute a state diversity and inclusion plan that enhances the reach and overall grassroots strength of the organization.
This listing is sourced directly from Acs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.