Pennsylvania Regional Organizer - Philadelphia Suburbs

Red Wine & Blue•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$52,500•Remote

About The Position

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism. We are seeking a Regional Organizer to help us engage women, expand our networks and encourage organizing in suburban communities within the Philadelphia area. This role is based out of your home office in the Philadelphia suburbs and requires frequent travel for in-person events within the region/state, as well as occasional travel for organization-wide meetings and all-team retreats. The Regional Organizer will serve as Red Wine & Blue’s on-the-ground presence, growing our supporter base through statewide events and org-wide campaigns, programs, and initiatives. They will spread the word about RWB in targeted suburban communities through direct contact, social media, and local events, engaging directly with community members, volunteers, and voters to maintain strong relationships and keep supporters updated on RWB initiatives. This role involves researching organizations, building coalitions with key groups, and staying informed on local and statewide political issues, legislation, and upcoming races. The organizer will also plan and participate in events, train local women on organizing techniques, and support content and media efforts by appearing on camera and managing social media pages. Collaboration with the organizing team and regular communication with leadership are key, along with tracking work through metrics and data, developing weekly schedules, and completing administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, socially and technologically savvy, inclusive, flexible, organized, productive, has a growth mindset, and is playfully passionate.

Requirements

Multi-tasking whiz with strong interpersonal, communication and data skills
Vast network in targeted counties and beyond
Able to confidently speak in front of both small and large groups
Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed for events in your community
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
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
Thrive at managing 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
Candidates for this position must live within the Philadelphia area.

Nice To Haves

Inspiring other women to get involved by making it social and fun
Building a strong, engaged community of women around a common goal
Encouraging others to find their voice and understand their ability to influence their networks
Enjoying communicating on social media and love using communication and digital tools
Excited to learn and use new technology for data and communication
Belief in building relationships based on trust, meeting people where they are, and helping them move forward toward shared goals
Love for fun accompanying the ability to get things done

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