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How to Apply for Western North Carolina Regional Organizer - Asheville Suburbs

at Red Wine & Blue

🏢 About Red Wine & Blue

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women who use grassroots organizing to defeat extremism. They prioritize building relationships over partisan battles, making them unique in today's polarized climate. If you're passionate about empowering women and protecting democracy at the local level, this is a mission-driven team to join.

About This Role

As the Western North Carolina Regional Organizer, you'll be the boots-on-the-ground in the Asheville suburbs, building supporter networks through events and one-on-one conversations. You'll train local women in organizing tactics and forge coalitions with key groups, directly impacting RWB's mission to counter extremism in suburban communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by checking your EveryAction for new sign-ups from a weekend event, then drive to a coffee shop in Hendersonville to meet a potential volunteer. Afternoon could involve a virtual training session with local women on how to host their own house parties, followed by an evening event at a library in Arden. You'll end the day logging contacts and planning the next week's outreach.

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🎯 Who Red Wine & Blue Is Looking For

  • A self-starter with deep ties to Western North Carolina, especially the Asheville suburbs, who can navigate local political and social dynamics.
  • An experienced organizer comfortable with in-person and virtual events, who can confidently speak to both small groups and large crowds.
  • Proficient with CRM tools like EveryAction, and able to track outreach, volunteer data, and event metrics efficiently.
  • Flexible and organized, able to balance frequent local travel and weekend/night events while working remotely.

📝 Tips for Applying to Red Wine & Blue

1

Tailor your resume to highlight grassroots organizing experience in suburban or swing communities, not just any political work.

2

In your cover letter, name specific towns or neighborhoods in the Asheville suburbs you know well, showing local knowledge.

3

Mention any experience with EveryAction or similar CRMs, and be ready to discuss how you used data to drive organizing.

4

Emphasize your ability to train and empower volunteers, as RWB focuses on building local leadership.

5

Submit a brief video introduction or portfolio link if possible, as RWB values authentic communication skills.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine passion for RWB's mission of defeating extremism through relationship-based organizing.", 'Highlight your local connections in Western North Carolina and understanding of the suburban political landscape.', "Detail specific examples of organizing events you've led, including how you recruited attendees and followed up.", 'Show your flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours and travel within the region.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read recent blog posts or newsletters from RWB to understand their current campaigns and tone.
  • → Look up RWB's 'Defeating Extremism' framework and how they measure success beyond just event attendance.
  • → Research the political landscape of the Asheville suburbs (e.g., Buncombe County trends, key issues like education or healthcare).
  • → Check RWB's social media to see how they engage with their community and what events they've recently held.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building relationships with suburban women in the Asheville suburbs who may be politically disengaged?
2 Describe a time you trained a volunteer or community member on an organizing skill. What was your approach?
3 You have multiple events in one week and a CRM update due. How do you prioritize?
4 What strategies would you use to identify and partner with local groups (e.g., PTAs, faith groups) in this region?
5 How do you handle conversations with people who disagree with RWB's mission? Give an example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus on national politics or partisan attacks; RWB emphasizes local, relationship-based work over national narratives.
  • Avoid generic organizing language; be specific about suburban outreach, not just 'field organizing' experience.
  • Don't downplay the need for data skills; RWB uses EveryAction and expects you to track metrics, so show comfort with data.

📅 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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