Grassroots Manager

American Cancer Society

. Plan and execute a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
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 fundraising goals
Develop local and state grassroots strategies and advocacy campaigns with the state Government Relations Director
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 webpages, Facebook pages, and other social media accounts
Identify and develop volunteers with personal stories related to policy campaigns
Manage the volunteer structure and fill vacancies across the assigned geography
Implement Direct-Action Organizing principles for state legislative campaigns
Coordinate activities with grassroots and patient coalition partners and regional and national teams
Represent ACS CAN and its mission according to organizational brand standards
Establish and maintain strategic collaborations and partnerships
Lead electoral activity through Cancer Votes while adhering to IRS and ACS CAN legal and reporting requirements
Attract, train, develop, communicate with, and recognize volunteers
Maintain relationships with grasstops and grassroots volunteers
Facilitate volunteer advocacy and relationships with elected officials and staff
Conduct training for volunteers and ACS staff
Maintain volunteer information in databases such as Salesforce
Drive volunteer fundraising and support volunteer-led events, Lights of Hope, policy forums, and other fundraising activities
Travel within assigned states for legislative campaigns, strategic meetings, and stakeholder engagement, with up to 20% travel including overnight and occasional weekend travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a 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 are required
Highly organized orientation and time management skills are required
Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently with minimum direction, and work 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities
Ability to complete work in multiple venues and state political environments in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate
Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities
Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed
Ability to regularly travel and work within the communities of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills