Ohio Regional Organizer - Cleveland Suburbs

Red Wine & Blue•Cleveland, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

Red Wine & Blue is seeking a Regional Organizer to help engage women, expand networks, and encourage organizing in suburban communities within the Cleveland, OH area. This role serves as the on-the-ground presence, growing the supporter base through statewide events and campaigns. The organizer will spread the word about Red Wine & Blue in targeted suburban communities through direct contact, social media, and local events, engaging directly with community members and volunteers. Responsibilities include researching organizations, building coalitions, staying informed on local and statewide political issues, organizing and participating in events, training local women on organizing techniques, and supporting content and media efforts. The role requires collaboration with the organizing team, regular communication with directors, tracking work through metrics, and developing a weekly schedule. This is a full-time position based out of the employee's home office in the Cleveland suburbs, requiring frequent local or in-state travel for events.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, communication and data skills
Vast network in targeted counties and beyond
Ability to confidently speak in front of both small and large groups
Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed for events
Relationship Builder: Friends (and their friends) turn to you to find out what’s happening at a local school board or in the community.
Connected: Understands the power of personal relationships and wants to encourage others to find their voice and understand their ability to influence their networks.
Socially Savvy: Likes talking to individuals one-on-one as well as talking to groups – a people person. Enjoys communicating on social media and loves using communication and digital tools.
Technologically Savvy: Excited to learn and use new technology for data and communication.
Inclusive: Works effectively with people of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. Knows how to connect with women who may not consider themselves “political” or who may hold different views, finding common ground through shared values.
Flexible: Comfortable navigating sometimes ambiguous work with competing priorities. Nimble and can effectively shift focus when the need arises.
Organized & Productive: Ability to radically prioritize tasks and plan days to meet goals. Thrives at managing projects remotely.
Growth Mindset: Ability to fail fast and win fast. Not afraid to take risks, think outside the box, and give or receive feedback. Willing to put yourself out there, whether it is speaking in public, creating videos, or talking to reporters.
Playfully Passionate: Ability to get work done accompanied by a love for fun.
Must live within the Cleveland area.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is preferred.
Previous experience with EveryAction CRM is highly preferred.
Willingness to learn new systems and utilize technology to support working smarter, not harder.

Responsibilities

Serve as RWB’s on-the-ground presence by growing our supporter base through statewide events and org-wide campaigns, programs and initiatives
Spread the word about RWB in targeted suburban communities through direct contact, social media and local events
Engage directly with community members, volunteers, and voters to maintain strong relationships and keep supporters updated on RWB initiatives
Research organizations and build coalitions with key groups in your area to expand RWB’s reach for the next election cycle
Stay informed and knowledgeable of local and statewide political issues, legislation and monitor local races and potential candidates for office, keeping state leaders up-to-date on happenings in your region
Organize and participate in both in-person and virtual events to foster community, increase engagement, and drive awareness of RWB’s mission
Train local women on organizing techniques and give them the confidence to become politically active and engaged
Participate and appear on camera and in digital content for RWB’s online channels, including videos, virtual events, and social media posts.
Manage state social media pages and support media opportunities through interviews and public outreach.
Support earned media opportunities by participating in interviews with media outlets
Collaborate with the organizing team for national and statewide events, maintain regular communication with the State and Deputy Program Directors, and seek support when needed
Track your work through metrics and data
Develop a weekly schedule that prioritizes time for community engagement as well as event planning, while ensuring timely completion of administrative responsibilities, such as updating EveryAction and completing data entry
Support the RWB organizing team with national and statewide events and attend internal state- and all-team meetings