Western North Carolina Regional Organizer - Asheville Suburbs

Red Wine & Blue•Asheville, NC

1d•$52,500•Remote

About The Position

Red Wine & Blue is seeking a Regional Organizer to engage women, expand networks, and encourage organizing in suburban communities within the Asheville or Western, NC area. This role is responsible for being the on-the-ground presence of RWB, growing the supporter base through events and campaigns, spreading the word about RWB in targeted communities, engaging directly with community members and volunteers, researching organizations, building coalitions, and staying informed on local and statewide political issues. The organizer will also plan and participate in events, train local women on organizing techniques, manage social media, support media opportunities, and collaborate with the organizing team. This is a full-time, remote position based out of the organizer's home office in Western North Carolina, requiring frequent local or in-state travel.

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
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
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 can effectively shift focus when the need arises
Ability to radically prioritize tasks and plan your days to meet goals
Ability to manage projects remotely
Ability to fail fast and win fast
Not afraid to take risks, think outside the box, and give or receive feedback
Willingness to put yourself out there, whether it is speaking in public, creating videos, or talking to reporters
Must live within the Western North Carolina area

Nice To Haves

Friends (and their friends) turn to you to find out what’s happening at a local school board or in the community
Knack for inspiring other women to get involved by making it social and fun
Excited by building a strong, engaged community of women around a common goal
Always looking for ways to keep that community empowered and connected
Understand the power of personal relationships and want to encourage others to find their voice and understand their ability to influence their networks
Enjoy talking to individuals one-on-one as well as talking to groups
Enjoy communicating on social media and love using communication and digital tools
Believe in building relationships based on trust, meeting people where they are, and helping them move forward toward shared goals
Love for fun, understanding that serious work can be done without taking ourselves too seriously

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
Research key organizations and political groups in your area, building coalitions to expand RWB’s reach
Stay informed on local and statewide issues, legislation, and upcoming races, and keep state team leaders updated on relevant developments in your region
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
Other duties as assigned