Manager, Grassroots Programs

Who We Are

As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

Our Culture

CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues, customers, and members on challenging and rewarding work. CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourages opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more.

Brief Description

The Manager, Grassroots Programs is responsible for:

• Managing the CAP grassroots advocacy program, PathNET, by recruiting participants, providing training, tracking activities, and driving member engagement while supporting the development and implementation of grassroots advocacy initiatives in collaboration with CAP members and key stakeholders.
• Driving the success of the grassroots laboratory tour program and other advocacy activities, including fly-ins, action alerts, and congressional meetings, by coordinating logistics, preparing participants for effective advocacy, and ensuring timely follow-up and reporting to advance CAP’s legislative priorities.
• Collaborating with internal departments to align advocacy initiatives with CAP’s broader messaging and outreach strategies.
• Providing administrative support for PathPAC as needed, including assisting with fundraising activities, compliance reporting, PAC Board preparation, and managing mailings.

Specific Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the CAP’s grassroots advocacy network, PathNET, including recruitment, tracking member advocacy activities, administering PathNET member benefits, and providing training materials.
• Support the development and execution of strategies to increase engagement and participation in grassroots programs.
• Manage CAP members’ relationships with Members of Congress in key congressional districts to enhance advocacy objectives for the organization.
• Track program progress and performance metrics using tools such as Aristotle.
• Coordinate with the Political Programs team to develop, implement, and manage the annual Advocacy Calendar of grassroots and PAC activities.
• Provide administrative support for PathPAC as needed, such as assisting with fundraising activities, federal election compliance, data processes, PAC Board support, and mailings.
• Mobilize members through action alerts, laboratory tours, and meetings with Members of Congress, ensuring effective follow-up and reporting.
• Collaborate with CAP Marketing, Communications, Membership, and Learning Departments to support advocacy initiatives with broader organizational messaging and outreach efforts.
• Assist in the development and promotion of educational resources, such as grassroots toolkits, advocacy materials, and instructional modules.
• Execute grassroots campaigns in alignment with the federal and state advocacy agenda. Coordinate with CAP lobbyists to support legislative targeting efforts. Use collected data to identify new opportunities for engagement and create visuals and reports using Tableau.
• Manage the grassroots laboratory tour program to advance the CAP’s advocacy objectives by connecting Members of Congress with local pathologists. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating tours, preparing participants for effective advocacy during tours, and ensuring follow-up with congressional offices. Expand outreach efforts to increase program visibility and impact.
• Work with the Director of Political Programs to plan, manage, and execute the annual congressional fly-ins, including the coordination of CAP member meetings with their respective Members of Congress, compilation of feedback forms, and drafting of the Hill Day Summary Report.
• Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations, mobile app content, and other pre-planning for the Pathologists Leadership Summit. Develop and execute fly-in recruitment strategies.
• Manage advocacy data, including the integration of grassroots data into Fonteva and Aristotle.
• Help support the Federal and State Affairs Committee (FSAC) by preparing grassroots advocacy reports, synthesizing data, and presenting insights.
• Manage advocacy vendors, including contract administration.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred

Personal:

• Team player
• Highly organized
• Able to function effectively under moderate pressure
• Thoroughness and careful attention to details is essential

Professional:

• Strong written and oral communications
• Familiar with the federal legislative and regulatory process and politically attuned

Technical:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite desired
• Proficiency in grassroots advocacy software desired
• Proficiency in association management software desired

Education/Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with trade associations, government relations, grassroots organizing, advocacy, or political campaigns required

Related Certifications:

• N/A

Additional Criteria

• Will involve some weekend travel
• This position is based out of the Washington, DC office. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commute to the DC office.
• Salary Range: $73,335 – $95,000

COVID-19 Policy

The College of American Pathologists requires all new hires in customer-facing roles to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. If you are unsure whether this position is customer-facing, please inquire with Human Resources. As required by applicable law, the College of American Pathologists will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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