The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

The Community Engagement Manager empowers and supports our rural constituents to have a voice and ensures their stories are heard and have a place in tobacco control advocacy, public policy processes, and in ACS CAN's advocacy work. This position will outreach and provide interventions to prevent exposure to, and the use of, tobacco among rural residents in support of ACS CAN's tobacco control grant and ACS CAN's advocacy activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the scope of work for a three - year California Tobacco Control Grant as directed. Project activities and deliverables for those activities are completed and documented on a timely basis.

• Plan and implement tobacco control grassroots advocacy campaigns to develop community capacity and demonstrate constituent support for local tobacco control related policy initiatives that will reduce health disparities and support for cancer related policy initiatives.

• Accurately and effectively represent ACS CAN and its mission. Act as a liaison between the rural Central Valley community members and leaders, and ACS and ACS CAN staff and volunteers.

• Use community organizing and policy, systems and environmental change best practices.

• Write and disseminate talking points, educational materials, - media campaign resources for a diverse audience of volunteers tailored to the rural environment.

• Conduct trainings as needed for volunteers and ACS staff in the area and prepare volunteers for interactions with elected officials and their staff, including developing volunteers with personal stories related to ACS CAN's policy campaigns.

• Participate in ACS CAN fundraising activities as directed, towards achievement of an annual fundraising goal.

• Track and evaluate grassroots related projects to ensure successful completion and organizational growth, including development of e-advocacy campaign narratives and message testing.

• Establish and maintain collaborations and partnerships as appropriate.

• Follow ACS CAN, ACS, and CTCP policies and guidelines, including COVID vaccination and willingness to follow CDC protocols for safety.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree (Course work in Public Administration, Public Health, Political Science, Social Work or in related field preferred)

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in community organizing, outreach, policy campaigns, and/or health promotion experience.

OTHER SKILLS

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities.

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with community members and community groups.

• Ability to work with rural communities in a culturally competent manner.

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is desirable.

• Strong writing, oral and computer skills to facilitate effective communication.

• Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate.

• Ability to work independently with some direction.

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SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with MS Software, competency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The starting rate is $57,000 to $69,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS CAN provides staff a 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. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.