Movement Manager

Compassion & Choices

. Lead the development and implementation of an integrated territorial work plan aligned with organizational priorities.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in community organizing, volunteer engagement, and grassroots advocacy while effectively building relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in developing and implementing integrated work plans and engaging volunteers in advocacy and outreach initiatives.

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Community OrganizingVolunteer ManagementGrassroots AdvocacyLegislative AffairsPhilanthropic Engagement

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Hard Skills

Volunteer RecruitmentProgram ManagementPolicy AdvocacyData InterpretationEducational Material Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingFacilitationPublic SpeakingCommunicationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteCRM PlatformsVolunteer Management SystemsDigital Organizing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Organizing CertificationVolunteer Management CertificationNonprofit Leadership Training

Industry Keywords

Coalition BuildingDonor EngagementIntegrated Work PlanningSuccession PlanningPatient-Directed Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of an integrated territorial work plan aligned with organizational priorities.
Serve as the primary local contact for volunteers, community leaders, professionals, and partners.
Build trusted relationships and connect stakeholders with organizational resources and expertise.
Recruit, onboard, train, and engage a diverse volunteer network.
Match volunteers’ interests, skills, lived experiences, and availability with meaningful opportunities.
Coach and mentor volunteers to lead education, advocacy, and outreach initiatives.
Cultivate emerging leaders, promote shared leadership, and establish succession plans.
Prepare and activate volunteers for legislative meetings, community events, and professional outreach.
Coordinate territorial legislative and policy activities across end-of-life issues.
Collaborate with lobbyists, contractors, coalition partners, and volunteers.
Partner with Philanthropy to identify and cultivate prospective supporters and strengthen donor relationships.
Build community partnerships with coalitions, healthcare institutions, faith communities, and other trusted organizations.
Lead education and professional outreach with healthcare professionals and community organizations.
Represent Compassion & Choices at community meetings, coalition convenings, trainings, and professional events.
Participate in designated media opportunities in coordination with communications colleagues.
Use volunteer and partner feedback to identify emerging community needs and inform program improvements and organizational planning.
Support organization-wide efforts, including fundraising activities, reporting, and staff gatherings.
Provide functional leadership, coaching, and strategic guidance without formal supervisory authority.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and territorial initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or a related field, and five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in community organizing, volunteer management, grassroots advocacy, nonprofit program management, coalition building, or a related field — or an equivalency of related experience and/or education may be considered.
Experience recruiting, training, engaging, and developing volunteers or community leaders.
Experience implementing regional or community-based work plans.
Experience collaborating with community organizations, advocacy coalitions, healthcare professionals, policymakers, or other stakeholders.
Experience supporting legislative or policy advocacy, constituent engagement, grassroots campaigns, fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives is preferred.
Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
Ability to communicate with volunteers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, coalition partners, donors, and diverse public audiences.
Ability to develop clear, accessible educational materials, volunteer communications, presentations, advocacy resources, and reports.
Strong relationship-building skills, including facilitating group discussions, conducting volunteer training, and communicating sensitive information with care.
Ability to interpret volunteer engagement data, participation trends, program outcomes, and basic budget information.
Sound judgment in balancing competing priorities and navigating sensitive situations.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms such as EveryAction or Salesforce, volunteer management systems, digital organizing tools, and project management and reporting tools.
Advanced knowledge of community organizing, volunteer engagement, grassroots advocacy, and movement building.
Advanced knowledge of building and sustaining volunteer networks, including leadership development and succession planning.
Advanced knowledge of legislative affairs, policy processes, and constituent advocacy.
Advanced knowledge of integrated work planning across multiple priorities, functional teams, and community stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of philanthropic engagement, including donor cultivation and stewardship.
Advanced knowledge of fully informed, patient-directed care, equitable participation, and accessibility.
Must be able and willing to travel up to 40% of the time.
Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.
Relevant training or certification in community organizing, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, public policy, or advocacy is preferred.
None required under Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-shared medical and dental insurance premiums
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Commuter pre-tax benefit
Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) with a generous 5% employer match
Immediate vesting upon eligibility
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Personal days