Manager, National Engagement

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

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.

• 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 and assess effectiveness of campaigns and initiate pivots as necessary.
• Travel for in-person activations and trainings, up to 20%.
• A commitment to SHP’s mission and values.
• Other duties identified as organizational needs.
• 5 years' experience in volunteer management, grassroots organizing and/or campaign management, including in non-election settings
• Familiarity with building supporter-facing relationships and developing grassroots leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, sometimes with competing deadlines and rapid response needs
• Strong communicator, skilled at translating complex concepts into motivating and inspiring calls-to-action
• Creative problem solver, eager to tackle and untangle problems to produce innovative solutions
• Active collaborator and engaged team member
• Flexible and adaptable to pivots and changes in project scopes, as needed.
• SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including: Unlimited PTO Flexible schedules Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave Paid parental leave Health, dental, and vision Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability 401k match Professional development stipend Wellness & mental health support Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible schedules
• Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness & mental health support
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Interested SHP staff and volunteers are invited to apply by August 3, 2026, and should notify HR and Talent Acquisition upon submission.
• Applications will close on Monday, September 7, 2026. All are welcome to apply.
• Survey forms are being sent as a supplement to all applications. Please be sure to fill these out within 5 business days to ensure quicker processing.

Candidates will be invited to present a previously completed work sample relevant to the role.

No new work is required.

• Campaign plan
• Project plan
• Volunteer meeting agenda
• Volunteer communication/engagement plan
• Project boards, spreadsheets, or slide decks
• Personal notes
• Email chains
• Raw data