[Hiring] Grassroots Manager @American Chemical Society

Role Description

The Grassroots Manager plans and executes a comprehensive grassroots advocacy program across an assigned geography, covering the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. This includes:

• Attracting volunteers and developing, maintaining, and implementing a volunteer leadership program.
• Developing and implementing grassroots strategies and campaign plans for local, state, and federal legislative priorities.
• Facilitating the achievement of ACS CAN volunteer fundraising goals primarily through supporting volunteers in their fundraising.
• Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of the role.
• Modeling the organization's values and cultural beliefs and complying with all relevant lobbying protocols.
• Executing all assigned administrative duties.

This is a remote position that can be home based anywhere within the states of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. The position includes work across these states, and the candidate must be able to regularly travel and work within the communities of these states as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and social media skills are required.
• Highly organized orientation and time management skills are required.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and to work independently with minimum direction and work as a member or leader of a team.
• Demonstrated 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.

Benefits

• Starting rate is $64,000 to $70,000 annual, with final candidate's relevant experience/skills considered before an offer is extended.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Medical, dental, retirement benefits.
• Wellness programs and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
• Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits .

Travel Requirements

• This position may require travel up to 20%, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
• Travel will primarily be within assigned state(s) to support legislative campaigns, attend strategic meetings, and engage with stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to national conferences or headquarters may also be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed.