Application Guide

How to Apply for Pennsylvania Regional Organizer, Pittsburgh

at Red Wine & Blue

🏢 About Red Wine & Blue

Red Wine & Blue is a unique organization that mobilizes suburban women to counter extremism through grassroots organizing and community building. Working here means joining a vibrant network of diverse women dedicated to making a tangible difference in local politics, one conversation at a time.

About This Role

As the Pennsylvania Regional Organizer based in Pittsburgh, you will be the face of RWB in the region, building a supporter base through events and campaigns. This role is impactful because you'll directly empower local women to become politically active, strengthening democratic engagement in critical suburban communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking event RSVPs and updating supporter records in EveryAction, followed by a virtual training session with new volunteers. Afternoon could involve phone banking to recruit attendees for an upcoming house party, and evening might be spent at a local coffee shop meeting with a coalition partner to plan a joint action.

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🎯 Who Red Wine & Blue Is Looking For

  • A Pittsburgh-area resident with deep ties to suburban communities, including existing relationships with local groups, activists, and potential volunteers.
  • Experienced in field organizing or community outreach, with a proven ability to plan and execute events (both in-person and virtual) that drive engagement.
  • Tech-savvy with hands-on experience using CRM systems like EveryAction, and comfortable managing data to track progress and supporter interactions.
  • Outgoing and media-friendly, comfortable speaking on camera, leading training sessions, and maintaining an active, professional social media presence.

📝 Tips for Applying to Red Wine & Blue

1

Highlight your local Pittsburgh network explicitly—mention specific organizations, community leaders, or coalitions you've worked with in Allegheny County or surrounding areas.

2

Showcase your experience with EveryAction or similar CRMs by providing concrete examples of how you used data to drive organizing decisions.

3

Include examples of events you've organized from start to finish, detailing attendee numbers, engagement outcomes, and any creative strategies used.

4

Demonstrate your comfort with public speaking and media by linking to a video of you speaking or a social media account that reflects your authentic, professional voice.

5

Tailor your cover letter to emphasize your alignment with RWB's mission of engaging suburban women against extremism, using language that reflects their community-focused approach.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your personal connection to the Pittsburgh area and understanding of local political dynamics.', 'Specific experience training or empowering volunteers, especially women, to take leadership roles.', "Your proficiency with digital tools and data-driven organizing, with examples of how you've used them to grow a supporter base.", "Your enthusiasm for RWB's mission and how your values align with their approach of building community one friend at a time."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Red Wine & Blue's website and blog to understand their tone, messaging, and specific campaigns like 'Suburban Women Defend Democracy'.
  • → Follow RWB's social media accounts (especially Facebook and Instagram) to see how they engage their community and the types of content they share.
  • → Read recent news articles about political dynamics in Pittsburgh's suburbs, including key races and issues like school board elections or voting rights.
  • → Review any public events or webinars RWB has hosted to get a sense of their organizing style and target audience.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you build relationships with suburban women who may be new to political activism?
2 Describe a time you organized a successful event. What metrics did you use to measure success?
3 How do you handle resistance or apathy when recruiting volunteers for a cause?
4 Walk us through how you would use EveryAction to track and engage a new supporter from sign-up to event attendance.
5 What local issues in the Pittsburgh region do you think resonate most with suburban women, and how would you leverage them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference RWB's specific mission or the Pittsburgh focus.
  • Overlooking the requirement for weekend/night work and frequent travel—acknowledge your flexibility and willingness to work non-traditional hours.
  • Failing to demonstrate data skills; avoid vague claims like 'good with data' without concrete examples of CRM use or metrics-driven organizing.

📅 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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