Also called: Grassroots Director
Mobilizes ordinary members and supporters to contact lawmakers and show up for a cause.
Grassroots managers build email and text campaigns that generate thousands of calls to Congress, train volunteers to tell their stories, and organize 'lobby days' at the Capitol. Groups like AARP and the NRA rely on them.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree, often in political science or communications, plus campaign or organizing experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Communications, Marketing.
Growing about average.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI writes emails and texts and targets supporters; training volunteers and building real local networks stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Digital media class, Speech and debate, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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