Distributed Organizer (PACIFIC)

Red Wine & Blue • Remote, OR

4d • Remote

About The Position

Red Wine & Blue is seeking a full-time Distributed Organizer to support and guide grassroots leaders across the Pacific U.S. This role involves helping volunteers develop and grow their own RWB network groups within the national grassroots movement. The organizer will build relationships, connect with passionate individuals, brainstorm creative ways to support their efforts, and provide encouragement and hands-on support as they step into leadership. The ideal candidate is a warm and welcoming connector who thrives on building relationships, supporting grassroots leaders, and empowering new leaders within a dynamic movement.

Requirements

• Natural ability to connect with people from all different walks of life.
• Ability to plan an event.
• Understanding that one-on-one conversations are a great way to motivate people.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Warm, welcoming, and patient connector of people.
• Willingness to support leaders in a non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to connect with women who may not consider themselves “political” or who may hold different views, finding common ground through shared values.
• Comfortable navigating sometimes ambiguous work with competing priorities.
• Nimble and able to effectively shift focus when the need arises.
• Ability to radically prioritize tasks and plan days to meet goals.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to fail fast and win fast, learning from both failure and success.
• Not afraid to take risks, think outside the box and give or receive feedback.
• Ability to get things done with a love for fun.
• Understanding that serious work can be done without taking oneself too seriously.
• Must currently live in California or Oregon.
• Occasional (quarterly) travel is required for in-person meetings, all-staff gatherings, and TroubleNation leader development.

Nice To Haves

• Relational organizing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary organizer for local group leaders in states across the U.S. Pacific which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
• Provide personalized support to local group leaders, tailoring engagement based on the strategic priority of each area.
• Develop and expand local groups in areas and populations not currently represented.
• Plan and execute state- and regional-wide events to foster community, provide education and strengthen leader engagement.
• Encourage and support one-on-one meetings and cohort-based collaboration among leaders.
• Identify, mentor, and develop emerging local group leaders.
• Assist in regularly-scheduled training and meetings, both internally and externally.
• Evening and weekend availability required for in-person events in the targeted area.
• Support additional projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of a movement fighting for democracy and social change.
• All staff members work remotely.
• Up to 15 days of PTO.
• Up to 15 days of sick time off.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Additional organization-wide breaks (e.g., Thanksgiving week, winter break).
• Generous amount of additional time off and wellbeing considerations.
• Competitive salary.
• Pay equity.
• 75% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered.
• Up to 4% employer match on retirement plans (eligible after 90 days).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed