Community Engagement Manager - Delta Grant - Remote (Modesto Ca)

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.

Position Description

***This is a remote position that can be home based in the Modesto/Turlock area. Candidates must be able to attend local meetings and events when needed. ***

(Delta grant)

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. Based in Washington, DC with offices throughout the country, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Community Engagement Manager empowers and supports our Hispanic/Latino 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 residents in support of ACS CAN’s tobacco control grant and ACS CAN’s advocacy activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Establish and maintain collaborations and partnerships as appropriate.
• Accurately and effectively represent ACS CAN and its mission. Act as a liaison between the Stanislaus County Hispanic/Latino community members and leaders, and ACS and ACS CAN staff and volunteers.
• Follow ACS CAN, ACS, and CTCP policies and guidelines, including COVID vaccination and willingness to follow CDC protocols for safety
• Track and evaluate grassroots related projects to ensure successful completion and organizational growth, including development of e-advocacy campaign narratives and message testing.
• Write and disseminate talking points, educational materials, & media campaign resources for a diverse audience of volunteers tailored to the environment.
• Implement the scope of work for a 26 month California Tobacco Control Grant as directed. Project activities and deliverables for those activities are completed and documented on a timely basis.
• Work closely with the CA team to enhance and expand partnerships with various alliance organizations with a focus on racial and ethnic diversity and Hispanic/Latino communities for grassroots development and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Use community organizing and policy, systems, and environmental change best practices.

Position Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree (Course work in Public Administration, Public Health, Political Science, Social Work or in other related fields preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in community organizing, outreach, policy campaigns, and/or health promotion experience

SKILLS

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with community members and community groups.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
• Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate.
• Ability to work independently with some direction.
• Ability to work with Hispanic/Latino communities in a culturally competent manner.
• Strong writing, oral and computer skills to facilitate effective communication.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Networking - Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Collaborative - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Cultural Competence- Engage diverse community members and cities to recruit, train, develop, and recognize volunteers. Strengthen grassroots capacity through ACS CAN's volunteer structure, maintaining excellent relationships with grasstops and grassroots volunteers. Lead efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive pathway for volunteer leaders
• Action -oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manage Ambiguity - Operates effectively, even when things are uncertain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Strategic mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into appropriate action and strategies.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Planning - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

• It is the policy of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
• Familiarity with MS Software, competency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Social media platforms

The starting rate is $60,300 . 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.
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