Jacob Nevins
North Reading
Summary
There is no question that the world around us is changing very rapidly, and in many cases, it is changing not for public benefit, but for the benefit of the few. My experience in grassroots organizing, community engagement, and persuasive communication give me a strong background to help educate and steward our communities not only back to where we were, but to share a vision with the community about where we can be. I have proven success in coordinating impactful campaigns and enhancing volunteer participation. At the end of the day I love the state that has raised me, and I want to work hard to take care of it and the people that make it up, no task is too small nor are they too big.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Campaign Manager and Field Director
Committee to Elect Connor Murray
Andover, MA
06.2026 - Current
- Direct volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy, building grassroots campaign capacity across the 18th Essex District.
- Plan and manage canvasses, days of action, and voter contact programs to strengthen field operations and campaign visibility.
- Train and support new and returning volunteers on canvassing, voter outreach, campaign messaging, and field best practices.
- Coordinate volunteer communications and follow-up systems to improve retention, participation, and campaign readiness.
- Contribute to campaign strategy and support fundraiser planning, coalition-building, and community outreach.
Development and Engagement Intern
Ipswich River Watershed Association
Ipswich, MA
05.2026 - Current
- Refine and expand IRWA’s membership database by auditing donor profiles, correcting records, filling missing information, and preserving institutional knowledge on supporters and community stakeholders.
- Research and synthesize donor, membership, and organizational history to strengthen development strategy, stewardship, and long-term institutional memory.
- Organize and catalog newsletter archives and historical materials to support IRWA’s 50th anniversary storytelling, public-facing graphics, and member engagement.
- Develop a candidate questionnaire and coordinate State House advocacy day planning focused on watershed protection, water quality, land use, and environmental policy.
Secretary of University Policy
UMass Amherst Student Government Association
Amherst, MA
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Organized a regional transit coalition across Greenfield, Amherst, Greenfield Community College, and municipal partners to secure an Amherst–Greenfield bus expansion pilot, using rent and transportation data showing Greenfield rents were approximately 30% lower than Amherst.
- Strengthened Campus Pantry outreach, governance, and operating systems with Basic Needs, SGA, Dining, and Sustainability partners, supporting a pantry that distributed approximately 33,000 pounds of food to undergraduate, graduate, and staff populations in its first month.
- Expanded Food Recovery Network advocacy by analyzing Spring 2025 data showing 1,769.6 pounds of recovered dining hall food, with weekly recoveries of approximately 220–354 pounds, to justify additional university support and recovery capacity.
Fundraiser/Canvasser
Greylock Campaigns
Boston, MA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted 265+ hours of direct field fundraising across 37 canvassing shifts to build grassroots support for reproductive health care, abortion access, and Planned Parenthood advocacy.
- Recruited 49 donors, generating over $2,000 in monthly contributions through persuasive door-to-door and street-level fundraising conversations.
- Improved donor conversion performance from 4 donors in the first two-week pay period to 18 donors in a later two-week period.
- Delivered a peak week of 13 donor conversions while working 40.1 field hours, demonstrating consistency, stamina, and strong donor engagement skills.
Student Senator
UMass Amherst Student Government
Amherst, MA
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Served as Vice Chair of the Undergraduate Services Committee, supporting the Chair with meeting preparation, minutes, administrative tasks, member engagement, and follow-up on student service issues.
- Participated in Faculty Senate Academic Matters Council meetings, contributing student perspective to discussions on academic policy, curriculum, program changes, and student-facing academic regulations.
- Participated in Campus Planning and Resource Committee meetings, bringing student perspective into conversations on campus planning, facilities, budgeting priorities, space use, and long-term university resource decisions.
Senior Legislative Intern
Massachusetts State Senate
Boston, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised a team of five legislative interns, tracking project deadlines, assigning research tasks, supporting day-to-day questions, and ensuring deliverables were completed on time.
- Coordinated outreach to state agencies and quasi-public organizations to organize a State Grant Educational Fair connecting local nonprofits and community organizations with state funding opportunities.
- Built a grant-access project by identifying relevant state programs, contacting agency representatives, organizing participation, and creating a direct information pipeline between state government and local organizations.
- Conducted legislative research to support the Senate’s economic development bill, analyzing policy proposals, stakeholder priorities, and potential local impacts.
Education
BBA - Operations & Information Systems Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2027
Skills
- Coalition building
- Issue advocacy
- Grassroots organizing
- Budget oversight
- Policy research
- Community engagement
- Schedule management
- Event planning
- Community outreach
- Budget management
- Administrative oversight
- Persuasive communication style
Accomplishments
- Isenberg Dean’s Academy Fellow: Selected for a highly competitive leadership cohort recognizing academic achievement and leadership potential, providing executive mentorship, professional networking, and early exposure to organizational leadership and strategic decision-making.
- International Scholars Program Fellow: Selected for a competitive honors cohort focused on global issues and cross-cultural communication, strengthening an international perspective that informs work in public policy, diplomacy, and community engagement.
- Community Scholars Program Fellow: Selected for a two-year civic engagement fellowship integrating coursework, community partnerships, and social change practice, reinforcing a commitment to community-centered problem solving and public service.
- Forest Foundation Fellow: Selected for a competitive nonprofit leadership fellowship supporting mission-driven work in environmental advocacy, fundraising, grant writing, and organizational development within the nonprofit sector.
Certification
Civic Engagement and Public Service
International Scholars
Timeline
Deputy Campaign Manager and Field Director
Committee to Elect Connor Murray
06.2026 - Current
Development and Engagement Intern
Ipswich River Watershed Association
05.2026 - Current
Secretary of University Policy
UMass Amherst Student Government Association
06.2025 - 06.2026
Fundraiser/Canvasser
Greylock Campaigns
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Senator
UMass Amherst Student Government
09.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Legislative Intern
Massachusetts State Senate
05.2024 - 08.2024
BBA - Operations & Information Systems Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst