Associate Campaign Manager - Remote
American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, United States
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 Associate State & Local Campaigns manager will be part of the team responsible for the execution of a state‑by‑state public education and policy initiative to reduce tobacco use. This role works in partnership with ACS CAN regional and field teams to support and drive the campaign strategies in all 50 states, DC and territories, participates in campaign meetings, creates campaign materials as needed—including action alerts, fact sheets, testimony, and social media posts for grassroots and legislative audiences. This position tracks expenses, processes invoices, works with vendors, writes contracts and routes contracts for approval.
The Associate Campaign Manager will frequently interact with volunteers and storytellers to develop strategies to grow a story bank, write story narratives, and consult on ways to feature stories in support of campaign objectives, including media, policy makers, training, and related activities. The role works closely with the project team, including ACS CAN state and regional teams, grassroots, media advocacy, and policy teams.
This is a fully remote position that can be home‑based anywhere within the United States. Prior experience in story collection for advocacy is highly preferred, and proficiency in Canva and creating infographics for story‑telling is needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Story Collection (60%)
Identify and interview potential storytellers to tell compelling stories and ensure they enter the story bank. This may include writing their stories, building relationships, and identifying ways to engage them in ACS CAN campaign work.
Assist in developing and successfully executing a plan for identifying and collecting diverse stories.
Support execution of a media plan to leverage and disseminate these stories through multiple media channels.
Identify, collect, produce, and deploy stories in a story‑sharing campaign, and recruit individuals to join ACS CAN as volunteers as appropriate.
Package Medicaid stories to be shared on social media as part of a coordinated digital campaign.
Incorporate stories into existing campaign events such as coalition meetings, rallies, town halls, briefings, hearings, and other related meetings with policymakers.
Campaign Implementation (40%)
Consult on and participate in the implementation of strategies in a comprehensive plan for engaging volunteers, partners, policymakers, and legislators. Participate in state campaign strategy calls to support, deliver, and contribute to campaign strategies in partnership with the field team and state/local prevention team, using the principles of Direct Action Organizing.
Assist in executing contracts, grants, and invoice tracking and payments, vendor communication, and budget reporting and compliance.
Establish and maintain collaborations and partnerships with internal and external organizations and community influencers to forward assigned campaign objectives. Represent ACS CAN and its mission effectively in line with the organization’s brand.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of experience: 2‑4 years
Driver’s License Requirement(s): Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
Exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to adopt the appropriate style, tone, and voice when documenting people’s stories.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and constituencies.
Ability to multi‑task, remain organized, and be collaborative and flexible as priorities shift due to program changes.
Experience producing web content and knowledge of channel‑specific platforms (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Understanding of public policy and issue campaigns.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional air and car travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent sitting, standing, lifting, walking, and bending as part of campaign implementation.
The starting rate is $56,000 to $70,000 annual. The final candidate’s relevant experience and 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 with 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.
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The Associate State & Local Campaigns manager will be part of the team responsible for the execution of a state‑by‑state public education and policy initiative to reduce tobacco use. This role works in partnership with ACS CAN regional and field teams to support and drive the campaign strategies in all 50 states, DC and territories, participates in campaign meetings, creates campaign materials as needed—including action alerts, fact sheets, testimony, and social media posts for grassroots and legislative audiences. This position tracks expenses, processes invoices, works with vendors, writes contracts and routes contracts for approval.
The Associate Campaign Manager will frequently interact with volunteers and storytellers to develop strategies to grow a story bank, write story narratives, and consult on ways to feature stories in support of campaign objectives, including media, policy makers, training, and related activities. The role works closely with the project team, including ACS CAN state and regional teams, grassroots, media advocacy, and policy teams.
This is a fully remote position that can be home‑based anywhere within the United States. Prior experience in story collection for advocacy is highly preferred, and proficiency in Canva and creating infographics for story‑telling is needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Story Collection (60%)
Identify and interview potential storytellers to tell compelling stories and ensure they enter the story bank. This may include writing their stories, building relationships, and identifying ways to engage them in ACS CAN campaign work.
Assist in developing and successfully executing a plan for identifying and collecting diverse stories.
Support execution of a media plan to leverage and disseminate these stories through multiple media channels.
Identify, collect, produce, and deploy stories in a story‑sharing campaign, and recruit individuals to join ACS CAN as volunteers as appropriate.
Package Medicaid stories to be shared on social media as part of a coordinated digital campaign.
Incorporate stories into existing campaign events such as coalition meetings, rallies, town halls, briefings, hearings, and other related meetings with policymakers.
Campaign Implementation (40%)
Consult on and participate in the implementation of strategies in a comprehensive plan for engaging volunteers, partners, policymakers, and legislators. Participate in state campaign strategy calls to support, deliver, and contribute to campaign strategies in partnership with the field team and state/local prevention team, using the principles of Direct Action Organizing.
Assist in executing contracts, grants, and invoice tracking and payments, vendor communication, and budget reporting and compliance.
Establish and maintain collaborations and partnerships with internal and external organizations and community influencers to forward assigned campaign objectives. Represent ACS CAN and its mission effectively in line with the organization’s brand.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of experience: 2‑4 years
Driver’s License Requirement(s): Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
Exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to adopt the appropriate style, tone, and voice when documenting people’s stories.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and constituencies.
Ability to multi‑task, remain organized, and be collaborative and flexible as priorities shift due to program changes.
Experience producing web content and knowledge of channel‑specific platforms (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Understanding of public policy and issue campaigns.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional air and car travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent sitting, standing, lifting, walking, and bending as part of campaign implementation.
The starting rate is $56,000 to $70,000 annual. The final candidate’s relevant experience and 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 with 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.
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