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23 people are interested
ACS CAN Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. Hawaii Pacific
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
ACS CAN Hawaii-Pacific is selecting ambassadors to assist our state efforts by engaging in community organizing and advocacy.
Term: The term for a ACS CAN Ambassador is one year, renewable by mutual agreement with staff partner.
Time Commitment: This is a year-round position. The time commitment will vary from month-to-month depending on the status of state and federal legislative campaigns. Telecommuting option available.
Position Summary: An ACS CAN Ambassador is committed to serve as an organizer and advocate in the community and assist with staff and team members to implement state and federal campaigns.
Responsibilities: Working closely with your staff partner, ACT! Leads and the state lead ambassador, ACS CAN Ambassadors are responsible to:
- Assist ACT! Leads and the state lead ambassador with contacting members of Hawaii's congressional delegation and State elected officials.
- Volunteer at community events, including Relay for Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
- Recruit additional volunteers to participate in the team’s activities and take on leadership roles as needed.
- Implement and participate in federal and state level legislative activities.
- Assist in planning and implementation of ACS CAN fund-raising activites.
- Provide testimony on ACS-CAN supported bills during the legislative session.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Committed to the fight against cancer through effective public policy change
- Willing and capable of communicating appropriately with elected officials, other ACS volunteers, and the community
Support Provided:
- Training provided by ACS CAN and Division staff
- Volunteer resources (government relations issue updates, talking points, etc.)
Staff & Volunteer Partners:
- Government Relations Staff Partner
- Hawaii Grassroots Manager
- State Lead Ambassador
- ACT! Leads
For more information: Contact Davin Aoyagi, Hawaii Grassroots Manager at davin.aoyagi@cancer.org or 808-432-9109.
To Apply: Email davin.aoyagi@cancer.org with a resume and cover letter.
More opportunities with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. Hawaii Pacific
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About American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. Hawaii Pacific
Location:
2370 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817, US
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading voice advocating for public policies that are helping to defeat cancer.
Description
As the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.
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WHERE
2370 Nuuanu Ave.Honolulu, HI 96817
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- varies, typically 5-10 hours per month