Application Guide

How to Apply for Michigan Regional Organizer, Grand Rapids

at Red Wine & Blue

🏢 About Red Wine & Blue

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women working to defeat extremism through grassroots organizing. The company uniquely combines political activism with social connection, empowering women to engage their networks one friend at a time. Working here means being part of a mission-driven, fast-paced team that values creativity and local impact.

About This Role

As the Michigan Regional Organizer in Grand Rapids, you will be the on-the-ground face of RWB, building a supporter base through events and campaigns. This role is impactful because you'll directly train and mobilize local women to become politically active, helping to counter extremism in a key swing state. Your work will involve both in-person and virtual organizing, requiring flexibility and community-building skills.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking your CRM for new leads and planning a virtual coffee chat with a potential supporter. Afternoon could involve driving to a local event to set up and engage attendees, followed by a debrief call with the national team. Evenings might include hosting a training session for volunteers or attending a community coalition meeting.

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🎯 Who Red Wine & Blue Is Looking For

  • Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable speaking in front of groups and building relationships with diverse communities.
  • Experienced with CRM systems (EveryAction highly preferred) and data-driven organizing to track and grow supporter engagement.
  • Willing to work some nights and weekends for events, and able to travel frequently within the Grand Rapids area.
  • Comfortable with social media and on-camera appearances to promote RWB's mission and events.

📝 Tips for Applying to Red Wine & Blue

1

Highlight any experience with EveryAction or similar CRM in your resume and cover letter, as it's a key preference.

2

Showcase specific examples of organizing events, training volunteers, or building coalitions in a political or advocacy context.

3

Mention your familiarity with Grand Rapids local politics and suburban women's issues to demonstrate local knowledge.

4

Include a brief video or link to a social media presence that shows your comfort on camera and public speaking.

5

Tailor your cover letter to emphasize your alignment with RWB's mission of defeating extremism through personal connections.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for engaging suburban women in political action and defeating extremism.', 'Specific experience with grassroots organizing, event planning, and volunteer training.', 'Your ability to work flexible hours and travel locally for events and meetings.', "Proficiency with data tools like EveryAction and how you've used them to track and grow supporter engagement."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RWB's website and social media to understand their messaging, recent campaigns, and the 'friend-to-friend' organizing model.
  • → Research current political races and issues in Grand Rapids and Michigan, especially those affecting suburban women.
  • → Look into RWB's past events and training programs to understand their typical format and audience.
  • → Familiarize yourself with EveryAction's features if you haven't used it, as it's highly preferred.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building a supporter base in Grand Rapids from scratch?
2 Describe a time you trained volunteers or community members on organizing techniques.
3 How do you balance in-person and virtual events to maximize engagement?
4 What local political issues in Grand Rapids are most important to suburban women right now?
5 How do you use CRM data to inform your organizing strategy? Give an example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a generic cover letter that doesn't mention RWB's specific mission or the Grand Rapids focus.
  • Focusing only on national politics rather than local grassroots organizing and community building.
  • Underestimating the need for flexible hours and local travel; be upfront about your availability.
  • Neglecting to highlight data skills; this role requires comfort with CRM and metrics.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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