Movement Manager

Compassion & Choices

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community organizing, volunteer management, and grassroots advocacy, with a strong ability to develop and implement integrated work plans. Proven skills in relationship-building, training, and engaging diverse volunteer networks while supporting legislative and policy initiatives.

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Community OrganizingVolunteer ManagementGrassroots AdvocacyLegislative AffairsPhilanthropic Engagement

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Hard Skills

Volunteer RecruitmentProgram ManagementData InterpretationEducational Material DevelopmentIntegrated Work Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingFacilitationPublic SpeakingCoachingSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteCRM PlatformsVolunteer Management SystemsDigital Organizing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Organizing TrainingVolunteer Management CertificationNonprofit Leadership TrainingPublic Policy Certification

Industry Keywords

Coalition BuildingDonor EngagementConstituent AdvocacyHealthcare PartnershipsEquitable Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 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
Recruit, onboard, train, and engage a diverse volunteer network
Match volunteers’ interests, skills, lived experiences, and availability with meaningful opportunities
Coach and mentor volunteers leading education, advocacy, and outreach initiatives
Cultivate emerging volunteer 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 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 fundraising, 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 develop educational materials, volunteer communications, presentations, advocacy resources, and reports
Strong relationship-building skills, including group facilitation and volunteer training
Ability to interpret volunteer engagement data, participation trends, program outcomes, and basic budget information
Sound judgment in balancing 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 or experience with community organizing, volunteer engagement, grassroots advocacy, and movement building
Advanced knowledge or experience building and sustaining volunteer networks, including leadership development and succession planning
Advanced knowledge or experience with legislative affairs, policy processes, and constituent advocacy
Advanced knowledge or experience with integrated work planning across multiple priorities, functional teams, and community stakeholders
Advanced knowledge or experience with philanthropic engagement, including donor cultivation and stewardship
Advanced knowledge or experience with 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
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: None required
Relevant training or certification in community organizing, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, public policy, or advocacy is preferred

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
401(k) eligibility with a 5% employer match
Immediate vesting upon 401(k) eligibility
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Personal days