Manager, National Engagement

Department/Team: Policy & Partnerships
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Expected

Start Date:

September 1, 2026
Location: Remote with 20% Travel
About the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund Team

The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund (SHPAF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to protecting all children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities. The SHP Action Fund advances a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization.

It is part of Sandy Hook Promise , founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund (SHPAF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to protecting all children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities. The SHP Action Fund advances a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization.

It is part of Sandy Hook Promise , founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

SHPstrives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories.

We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.

We are a U.S. based organization and this position is remote. This role will require 20% travel (on an as-needed basis).

Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance of a major airport to ensure efficient, cost-effective travel. Team members are expected to make thoughtful travel decisions that balance cost, convenience, and sustainability.

The Manager, National Engagement is a member of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund team. This team member will manage a portfolio of national engagement campaigns and initiatives to deepen supporter engagement and grassroots organizing efforts. This person will develop multi-faceted grassroots engagement plans in our national scope and collaborate closely with internal teams and external volunteers to execute those plans.

The Manager, National Engagement will report to the Director, National Engagement.

• Manage, develop and deliver action-oriented campaign plans focused on enhancing volunteer engagement for select national initiatives.
• Own and lead a portfolio of national initiatives focused on engaging supporters in violence prevention in key territories.
• Proactively and reactively communicate with supporters and volunteers in key territories to establish and build relationships.
• Initiate and ideate tactics to deliver impact to national engagement strategies and goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts to stay abreast of relevant developments and partnerships that impact campaign plans.
• Regularly evaluate…