Western North Carolina Regional Organizer - Asheville Suburbs

Regional Organizer

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time. We are seeking a Regional Organizer to help us engage women, expand our networks and encourage organizing in suburban communities within the Asheville or Western, NC area.

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 Western North Carolina 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.

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

The salary for this position is $52,500 and commensurate with related experience. We take pay equity seriously and work hard to ensure our team members are paid fairly regardless of their gender, race, or other demographic backgrounds. In addition to a competitive salary, we cover 75% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums and offer an employer 401(k) match, with eligibility starting after 90 days of employment.

We are a mom-led, family-friendly organization that also covers a generous portion of dependent premiums and allows for a flexible work…