Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Job Summary

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager supports the development, engagement, and activation of a national network of grassroots advocates to advance the work of the So Every BODY Can Move campaign and broader advocacy priorities of the Amputee Coalition. The Manager builds coalition structures, maintains advocacy resources and playbooks, and provides coaching, training, and programming to maximize volunteer engagement and policy impact nationwide. This position also manages key advocacy programs, including Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) and the Lead Advocate Certification Training (LACT). This role collaborates closely with the Amputee Coalition’s Policy & Advocacy, SEBCM, Development and Communications teams to ensure grassroots mobilization, digital engagement, and volunteer activities advance organizational priorities and goals.

Essential Functions

Grassroots Mobilization & Coalition Development

• Implement a scalable coalition management structure to recruit, onboard, train, and support SEBCM state-level coalitions with strong volunteer leadership
• Maintain and update SEBCM’s advocacy resource library (fact sheets, toolkits, playbooks, digital/print materials) to support coalition and volunteer development
• Develop educational programming (trainings, webinars) and provide coaching and mentorship to SEBCM state leads, core teams, and grassroots volunteers
• Support outreach strategies to build, diversify, and engage a national network of grassroots volunteers for SEBCM
• Build relationships with advocates, community organizations, and partners to strengthen SEBCM grassroots networks

Advocacy Operations & Digital Engagement

• Manage SEBCM advocate intake systems, track volunteer engagement, and respond to inquiries
• Support SEBCM legislative tracking and develop mobilization content (action alerts, talking points, messaging)
• Contribute to social media and newsletter content related to SEBCM, grassroots advocacy, and partnerships
• Coordinate text, email, and digital communications to disseminate timely updates, resources, and action opportunities to advocates
• Develop and administer surveys to volunteers and state teams to collect feedback, assess needs, and inform ongoing program improvements
• Support SEBCM national advocate calls and events as needed
• Represent SEBCM and the Amputee Coalition through presentations, trainings, and participation in meetings and conferences

Program Management

• Manage all advocacy activities for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) - including state proclamation campaigns, volunteer outreach, guidance on proclamation requests, and tracking progress toward annual goals
• Manage the Lead Advocate Certification Training (LACT): update curriculum, deliver trainings, issue credentials, and promote participation

Organizational Alignment

• Ensure all grassroots and advocacy activities reflect the Amputee Coalition’s mission, vision, and core values
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the Amputee Coalition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Creative, proactive, and self-motivated; capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments
• Strong relationship-building skills with volunteers, stakeholders, and community partners
• Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes and advocacy strategies
• Experience with project management, problem-solving, and logistical coordination
• Ability to engage, influence, and build trust with diverse audiences, including individuals with disabilities and lived experience
• Accountability for program performance, reporting, and tracking outcomes

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Three to five (3–5) years of experience in public policy, advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing, or related fields; health-related policy experience preferred
• In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of directly related experience will meet the educational requirement

Preferred
Qualifications

• Familiarity with tools for volunteer engagement, digital advocacy, and database management
• Experience working with individuals with limb loss, limb difference, or disability communities
• Experience supporting advocacy campaigns, nonprofit policy initiatives, or healthcare-related programs
• Experience with online communication tools, CRM systems, or digital advocacy platforms

Physical Job Requirements 

• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
• The person in this position may need to move about the office or work area less than half the time
• This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors

Travel Requirements

• This position requires overnight domestic travel 25-50% of the time
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train
  

Behaviors (Values in Practice)

• Accountability – Responsible for own words, actions, and results
• Compassion – Act with kindness and caring to everyone we encounter. 
• Improvement – Strive for continuous growth in everything we do. 
• Innovation – Encourage thoughtful, creative, and inspirational stories and ideas. 
• Integrity – Build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. 
• Respect – Treat people with dignity and professionalism.
• Service – Provide resources, programs, and relevant connections to support people through their journey. 

Teamwork – Believe that through collective efforts we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000