Application Guide

How to Apply for Pennsylvania Regional Organizer - Philadelphia Suburbs

at Red Wine & Blue

🏢 About Red Wine & Blue

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women dedicated to defeating extremism through grassroots organizing. The organization uniquely combines political activism with community building, offering a playful yet passionate work environment where you can make a tangible impact by mobilizing women in local communities.

About This Role

As the Pennsylvania Regional Organizer for Philadelphia Suburbs, you'll be the on-the-ground face of RWB, building supporter bases through events and campaigns. Your work directly engages and trains local women to become politically active, driving change one friend at a time in a critical battleground region.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking EveryAction for new supporter sign-ups and planning follow-ups. Midday, you could host a virtual training session for local volunteers on organizing techniques, then spend the afternoon coordinating logistics for an upcoming in-person meetup. Evenings often involve attending community events or leading a phone bank to engage new members.

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🎯 Who Red Wine & Blue Is Looking For

  • A well-connected Philadelphia suburbanite with a vast network in targeted counties (e.g., Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware) and experience organizing local events or campaigns.
  • Proficient in CRM tools like EveryAction, with strong data skills to track supporter engagement and growth.
  • Comfortable working flexible hours including nights and weekends for events, and confident in public speaking to diverse groups.
  • Inclusive and growth-minded, with a playful passion for RWB's mission to defeat extremism through community-driven action.

📝 Tips for Applying to Red Wine & Blue

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of organizing events or campaigns in Philadelphia suburbs, including metrics like attendance or volunteer recruitment.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your familiarity with EveryAction or similar CRMs and your willingness to learn new tech quickly.

3

Showcase your network by referencing specific local organizations, community groups, or political networks you're part of in the Philadelphia suburbs.

4

Demonstrate flexibility by describing a time you successfully adapted to changing schedules or last-minute event needs.

5

Include a brief statement on how you embody RWB's playful yet mission-driven culture, perhaps by mentioning a creative event idea you've executed.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your deep roots and network in the Philadelphia suburbs, with specific examples of community engagement.', "Highlight your experience with CRM data management and how you've used data to drive organizing decisions.", "Show passion for RWB's mission of defeating extremism through one-on-one relationships and local action.", 'Mention your ability to train and empower others, citing a past example of mentoring volunteers or activists.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore RWB's website and social media to understand their tone, key campaigns (e.g., 'Suburban Women Defeating Extremism'), and recent events.
  • → Read about RWB's founder and leadership to grasp the organizational culture and strategic priorities.
  • → Research political dynamics in Philadelphia suburbs, including recent election results and key local issues.
  • → Look into RWB's use of EveryAction and other tech tools to understand their data-driven approach.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you plan a virtual event to engage suburban women in Bucks County? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you had to recruit volunteers for a campaign. What strategies worked and what didn't?
3 How do you use data from CRM tools like EveryAction to prioritize outreach and measure success?
4 Tell us about a challenging situation with a community member or volunteer and how you handled it.
5 What does 'playful passion' mean to you, and how would you incorporate that into your organizing work?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without referencing specific Philadelphia suburbs or local networks.
  • Downplaying the need for flexible hours; explicitly state your availability for nights and weekends.
  • Focusing only on policy or ideology rather than community organizing tactics and relationship-building.

📅 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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