Pennsylvania Regional Organizer - Pittsburgh Suburbs

Department:
Organizing

Job Status:
Regular - Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Deputy Program Director

Salary Level: 1

Amount of

Travel Required:

Frequent local or in-state travel to events.

Location:

Remote - Field

Positions Supervised:
None

WHO WE ARE:

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time (best explained by this Washington Post profile, 'Blue' suburban moms are mobilizing to counter conservatives and this NYT episode of "The Daily," Why Suburban Women Changed Their Minds). We are seeking a Regional Organizer to help us engage women, expand our networks and encourage organizing in suburban communities within the Pittsburgh area.

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a multi-tasking whiz with strong interpersonal, communication and data skills who has a vast network in our targeted counties and beyond. You live for the thrill of bringing women together to make change. You are able to confidently speak in front of both small and large groups and have the ability to work some nights and weekends as needed for events in your community.

This role does not directly supervise any team members, reports to the Deputy Program Director, and is a full-time position based out of your home office in the Pittsburgh suburbs. Frequent travel for in-person events within the region/state is required. Occasional travel is required for organization-wide meetings and all-team retreats.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Community Engagement and Relationship Building
  • 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; requires the ability to spend time making calls and speaking confidently in-person at both small and large events
  • 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
• Event Planning and Participation
  • 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
• Local Research and Coalition Building
  • 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
• Content and Media Support
  • Participate and appear on camera and in digital content for RWB's online channels, including videos, virtual events, and social media posts. This role requires a willingness to maintain an active and public online presence.
  • 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
• Team Collaboration and Communication
  • 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
• General and Administrative
  • 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 Every Action 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

WHAT YOU'VE GOT:

• Relationship Builder:
  Your friends (and their friends) turn to you to find out what's happening at a local school board or in the community. You have a knack for inspiring other women to get involved by making it social and fun. Building a strong, engaged community of women around a common goal excites you, and you're always looking for ways to keep that community empowered and connected.
• Connected:
  You understand the power of personal relationships and want to encourage others to find their voice and understand their ability to influence their networks.
• Socially Savvy:
  You like talking to individuals one-on-one as well as talking to groups - you are a people person. You enjoy communicating on social media and love using communication and digital tools.
• Technologically Savvy:
  You are excited to learn and use new technology for data and communication. Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is preferred. Previous experience with Every Action CRM is…