Distributed Organizer; Midwest

Position: Distributed Organizer (Midwest)
DEPARTMENT:
Organizing

JOB STATUS:
Full-time

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:
Deputy Director, Distributed Organizing

AMOUNT OF

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional

LOCATION:
Remote - Field

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
None

WHO WE ARE:

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of over 600,000 diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time (The Washington Post got it right with this profile: ('Blue' suburban moms are mobilizing to counter conservatives). Red Wine & Blue's distributed organizing program is looking for a full-time Distributed Organizer to support and guide grassroots leaders across the midwest.

In this role, you'll help volunteers develop and grow their own RWB network groups within our national grassroots movement.

You'll build relationships, get to know passionate individuals, and brainstorm creative ways to support their efforts. Most importantly, you'll provide the encouragement and hands-on support they need as they take their first-sometimes scary-steps into leadership. If you love connecting with people, empowering new leaders, and being part of a dynamic movement, this role is for you!

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a warm and welcoming connector who thrives on building relationships and supporting grassroots leaders. You love engaging with people from all walks of life, actively listening to their stories, brainstorming ideas, and cheering them on. You're patient and don't mind answering questions more than once to ensure clarity. Organization comes naturally to you-you appreciate a good checklist, are comfortable learning new tools, and understand the importance of clear documentation.

Most of all, you're passionate about helping others succeed and creating spaces where people feel valued and supported.

This role does not directly supervise any team members, and reports to the Deputy Director of Distributed Organizing. It is a full-time position that can be performed from anywhere in one of three states:
Illinois, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. You must currently live in one of these states. We are unable to consider candidates who would need to, or are in the process of relocating, and relocation expenses are not covered. Occasional (quarterly) travel is required for in-person meetings, all-staff gatherings, and Trouble Nation leader development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Growth and Stewardship of Local Groups

• Serve as the primary organizer for local group leaders in states across the U.S. midwest which include Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
• 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.

Event Coordination and Leader Development

• 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.

Other Responsibilities

• 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.

WHAT YOU'VE GOT:

• Experience:
  
  You have a natural ability to connect with people from all different walks of life. You're the one who people look to connect when they want to get sh
  * t done and you can plan an event in your sleep. You know that one-on-one conversations are a great way to motivate people. Relational organizing experience is a plus.
• Expert communicator:
  You have strong written and oral communication skills and aren't afraid of public speaking.
• Relationship Builder:
  You are a warm, welcoming, and patient connector of people. You're willing to hold the hands of leaders in a non-judgmental manner.
• Inclusive:
  You work effectively with people of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. You know how to connect with women who may not consider themselves "political" or who may hold different views, finding common ground through shared values.
• Fl…