Community Engagement Manager - Solano County, CA

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.; Home (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) seeks a Community Engagement Manager to empower and support tobacco grant work in Solano County, CA. You will engage local residents, train volunteers, and develop education materials to advance policy and advocacy in cancer and tobacco control.

The role requires weekend/evening availability, Spanish language skills, and a commitment to culturally competent outreach with diverse communities. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in community organizing, outreach, policy campaigns, or health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of the California Tobacco Prevention Grant scope of work through June 2028, ensuring timely completion and documentation of deliverables.
• Plans and executes grassroots advocacy campaigns to build community capacity and support tobacco and cancer-related policy initiatives that reduce health disparities.
• Trains and prepares volunteers and ACS staff for advocacy efforts, including storytelling and engagement with elected officials.
• Develops tailored educational and media materials using best practices in community organizing and policy change, especially for rural and diverse audiences.
• Tracks and assesses grassroots projects, including e-advocacy campaigns and message testing, to ensure impact and growth.
• Serves as a liaison and builds partnerships with community members and organizations, with a focus on racial/ethnic diversity and AAPI communities.
• Supports fundraising efforts and adheres to organizational and grant policies, including health and safety protocols.

Skills

Spanish language

Community engagement

Public policy advocacy

Volunteer training

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Writing

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in public administration/public health/political science/social work

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

As Community Engagement Manager, you will empower and support our California tobacco grant work focused on specific communities and constituents, ensuring their stories are heard and have a place in tobacco control advocacy, public policy processes, and ACS CAN’s advocacy work. You will outreach and provide interventions to prevent exposure to, and the use of, tobacco among community residents in support of ACS CAN’s tobacco control grant and advocacy activities. This is a grant‑funded role through June2028. Candidates must engage with local community members and attend or host local events in Solano County, CA, have reliable transportation, and be able to work some weekend and evening hours. Additional language fluency in Spanish is required.

Essential Functions

• Supports implementation of the California Tobacco Prevention Grant scope of work through June2028, ensuring timely completion and documentation of deliverables.
• Plans and executes grassroots advocacy campaigns to build community capacity and support tobacco and cancer‑related policy initiatives that reduce health disparities.
• Trains and prepares volunteers and ACS staff for advocacy efforts, including storytelling and engagement with elected officials.
• Develops tailored educational and media materials using best practices in community organizing and policy change, especially for rural and diverse audiences.
• Tracks and assesses grassroots projects, including e‑advocacy campaigns and message testing, to ensure impact and growth.
• Serves as a liaison and builds partnerships with community members and organizations, with a focus on racial/ethnic diversity and AAPI communities.
• Supports fundraising efforts and adheres to organizational and grant policies, including health and safety protocols.

Experience and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher (public administration, public health, political science, social work, or related fields preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in community organizing, outreach, policy campaigns, and/or health promotion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with community members and groups.
• Fluent written and verbal Spanish communication skills (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively with AAPI communities in a culturally competent manner.
• Strong writing, oral, and computer skills to facilitate effective communication.
• Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Excel, and social media platforms.

Travel Requirements

This position may require up to 25% travel, including overnight and occasional weekend travel. Occasional travel to national conferences or headquarters may also be required.

Physical Requirements

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

Competencies

• Strategic mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into appropriate action and strategies.
• Action‑oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Planning – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborative – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Networking – Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Drive Engagement – Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• 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 shifting demands of different situations.
• Cultural Competence – Engages diverse community members and cities to recruit, train, develop, and recognize volunteers.
• Strengthen Grassroots Capacity – Strengthens grassroots capacity through ACS CAN’s volunteer structure, maintaining excellent relationships with grasstops and grassroots volunteers.
• Lead Diverse Pathways – Leads efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive pathway for volunteer leaders.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting rate is $70,000 to $75,000 annually. 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 generous paid time off, medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs. Further details on our benefits can be found at jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.