Community Engagement Manager - Solano County, CA

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 June
2028. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.
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