Grassroots Campaign Manager

SUMMARY:
At LIVESTRONG, we fight for the more than 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. There can be—and should be—life after cancer for more people. That’s why we kick in at the moment of diagnosis, giving people the resources and support they need to fight cancer head-on. We find innovative ways to raise awareness, fund research and end the stigma that many cancer survivors face. We connect people and communities to drive social change, and we call for state, national and world leaders to help fight this disease. Anyone, anywhere can join our fight against cancer. Join us at LIVESTRONG.org.

The Grassroots Campaign Manager will be responsible for managing LIVESTRONG’s major global advocacy campaign. The Campaign Manager’s principal focus will be building a large global grassroots movement to take meaningful action on cancer issues using innovative online mobilization strategies combined with an offline organizing strategy.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years campaign experience in a leading advocacy organization or major political campaign, including a strong track record in online organizing.
• Sophisticated understanding of global politics and/or demonstrated campaign experience at the international level.
• Sharp political instincts and political communication skills
• Knowledge or experience with cancer issues and/or other public health issues
• Proven track record of successfully engaging diverse constituencies in issues and action over time
• Innovative thinking with an ability to translate visionary ideas into executable strategies
• Message savvy, with an ability to create compelling online and offline communications that inspire people to act
• Experience with SMS/mobile campaigns and ability to integrate them into an overall grassroots global campaign strategy
• Cross functional orientation with appreciation for and ability to operate across disciplines to meet a goal
• Exceptional relationship building skills, with an ability to establish rapport and credibility quickly
• Proven project management skills with an ability to develop and execute comprehensive work plans
• Persuasive communication skills (verbal and written)
• Detail oriented with strong analytical ability.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, execute and manage the grassroots campaign plan and calendar 
• Build and maintain robust online and offline campaigns for advocates to engage and to maintain connection with the LIVESTRONG movement
• Serve as project manager for the grassroots campaign process working with all stakeholders to manage timelines and deliverables
• Scope and develop plan and concept for online community platform
• Continuously seek ways to build community to connect grassroots leaders, NGO’s, and others to maximize engagement over time
• Report on metrics for measuring the success of the movement
• Craft and write email campaigns to motivate people to action
• Coordinate communication and involvement with the Mission, Development, and Advocacy & Engagement teams to have integrated campaigns that support organizational strategic objectives
• Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all colleagues

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years campaign experience in a leading advocacy organization or major political campaign, including a strong track record in online organizing.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors with an awareness of, and a genuine interest in, supporting the LIVESTRONG mission
• Comfort working with technology providers and experience using content management systems and CRM tools
• Proven excellence in interpersonal relationship skills and oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Multilingual and multicultural background a plus

COMPENSATION:
Position is full-time with complete benefits package.

TRAVEL:
This position will include 10-20% travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; lift weight up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application available at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=477713