Movement Manager - Remote New York

Compassion & Choices • Albany, NY

3d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Compassion & Choices is seeking a Movement Manager to lead and coordinate work within an assigned territory. Reporting to the volunteer program principal director, the Movement Manager is the primary point of contact for volunteers, community leaders, partners, and local stakeholders. In partnership with the Volunteer Activation Team and cross-functional colleagues, this role advances organizational priorities through volunteer engagement, legislative and policy advocacy, community education, professional outreach, strategic partnerships, and philanthropic engagement. The work spans end-of-life issues, including medical aid in dying, dementia, serious illness, and advance care planning, guided by fully informed, patient-directed care. Territorial assignments may shift or expand based on organizational priorities.

This is a full-time, remote position. The starting salary range is $80,000–$95,000 annually. The final salary offered will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Travel of up to 40% is required, primarily within the assigned territory, with occasional overnight travel. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.

The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. It provides functional leadership, coaching, and strategic guidance to volunteers, emerging volunteer leaders, grassroots advocates, coalition partners, contract lobbyists, and external stakeholders, while coordinating cross-functional teams and territorial initiatives without formal supervisory authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or a related field, and five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in community organizing, volunteer management, grassroots advocacy, nonprofit program management, coalition building, or a related field; an equivalency of related experience and/or education may be considered.
• Experience recruiting, training, engaging, and developing volunteers or community leaders; implementing regional or community-based work plans; and collaborating with community organizations, advocacy coalitions, healthcare professionals, policymakers, or other stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences including volunteers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, coalition partners, and donors.
• Ability to develop clear, accessible educational materials, volunteer communications, presentations, advocacy resources, and reports.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including facilitating group discussions, conducting volunteer training, and communicating sensitive information with care.
• Ability to interpret volunteer engagement data, participation trends, program outcomes, and basic budget information to evaluate strategies and support territorial planning.
• Sound judgment in balancing competing priorities, navigating sensitive situations, and identifying matters requiring consultation with legal, clinical, policy, or organizational leadership.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms such as EveryAction or Salesforce, volunteer management systems, digital organizing tools, and project management and reporting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience with community organizing, volunteer engagement, grassroots advocacy, and movement building.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience building and sustaining volunteer networks, including leadership development and succession planning.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience with legislative affairs, policy processes, and constituent advocacy.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience with integrated work planning across multiple priorities, functional teams, and community stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience with philanthropic engagement, including donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience with fully informed, patient-directed care, equitable participation, and accessibility.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time, primarily within the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
• None of the listed certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.
• Alignment with the organization’s stated values, including patient-directed care, cross-functional collaboration, volunteer- and partnership-based growth, equity, accessibility, cultural responsiveness, organizational learning, and shared responsibility for communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting legislative or policy advocacy, constituent engagement, grassroots campaigns, fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Relevant training or certification in community organizing, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, public policy, or advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an integrated territorial work plan aligned with organizational priorities across volunteer activation, advocacy, community education, partnerships, and philanthropic engagement.
• Serve as the primary local contact for volunteers, community leaders, professionals, and partners; build trusted relationships and connect stakeholders with organizational resources and expertise.
• Partner with the Volunteer Activation Team and Volunteer Infrastructure Team to recruit, onboard, train, and engage a diverse volunteer network, matching volunteers with meaningful opportunities based on their interests, skills, lived experiences, and availability.
• Coach and mentor volunteers leading education, advocacy, and outreach initiatives, and provide clear pathways for expanded leadership and community representation.
• Cultivate emerging volunteer leaders, promote shared leadership, and establish succession plans to preserve institutional knowledge, community relationships, and momentum.
• Prepare and activate volunteers for legislative meetings, community events, and professional outreach through coordinated assignments, briefings, and educational materials.
• Coordinate territorial legislative and policy activities across end-of-life issues in alignment with Policy/Legal strategy, collaborating with lobbyists, contractors, coalition partners, and volunteers.
• Partner with Philanthropy to identify and cultivate prospective supporters, strengthen donor relationships, and connect local impact with philanthropic investment opportunities.
• Build community partnerships with coalitions, healthcare institutions, faith communities, and other trusted organizations to expand participation, access, and local impact.
• Lead education and professional outreach by building relationships with healthcare professionals and community organizations and connecting audiences with accurate information and practical tools.
• Represent Compassion & Choices at community meetings, coalition convenings, trainings, and professional events; participate in media opportunities when designated and in coordination with communications colleagues.
• Use volunteer and partner feedback to identify emerging community needs and share insights that inform program improvements, volunteer strategies, and organizational planning.
• Support organization-wide efforts as requested, including fundraising activities, reporting, and staff gatherings such as the organizational retreat.

Benefits

• Employer-shared medical and dental insurance premiums.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Commuter pre-tax benefit.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) with a 5% employer match and immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Personal days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level