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Department: Organizing

Job Status: Regular - Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: State Program Director

Amount of Travel Required: Frequent - In State

Location: Remote - Field

Positions Supervised: None

WHO WE ARE:

Red Wine & Blue is a national community of over 600,000 diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time (The Washington Post got it right with this profile: ‘Blue’ suburban moms are mobilizing to counter conservatives). We are looking for a Deputy Program Director to collaborate with the State Program Director to develop and drive the program strategy across the state —mobilizing, engaging, and expanding women’s civic and political participation.

WHO YOU ARE: You’re a dynamic leader who thrives on bringing people together, inspiring action, and making an impact. You know how to rally a team, build relationships, and turn big ideas into meaningful, on-the-ground change. Whether you’re coaching organizers, planning strategic campaigns, or mobilizing volunteers, you do it with purpose, energy, and a whole lot of heart. You love the challenge of engaging suburban women—many of whom don’t think of themselves as “political”—and showing them the power they have to shape their communities. Adaptable, organized, and a natural problem-solver, you’re just as comfortable digging into data as you are firing up a crowd at an event. You believe in getting things done, but you also know how to have fun while doing it. If you’re passionate about defeating extremism, building community, and making democracy work for everyone, this role is for you!

This role directly supervises four full-time Regional Organizers, reports to the state Program Director and is a full-time position based out of your home office in Ohio. Frequent in-state travel may be required to attend meetings and events and occasional out-of-state travel is required for in-person meetings and all-staff gatherings.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and Coach Organizing Teams – Manage and mentor Regional Organizers, providing guidance, support, and accountability to help them develop strategies, events, and systems that align with team and organizational goals.
• Develop Statewide Program Strategy – Work closely with the State Program Director to design and implement an effective state organizing strategy, identifying key local issues and campaigns where RWB should engage.
• Build and Strengthen Partnerships – Assist the State Director in cultivating and maintaining relationships with coalitions, community organizations, leaders, funders, and government agencies to enhance collaboration and amplify RWB’s impact.
• Drive Community Engagement – Support the development and execution of community engagement campaigns, events, and training that mobilize supporters and strengthen grassroots efforts.
• Expand and Sustain Organizing Networks – Identify and engage grassroots organizations and leaders across the state, conducting outreach to grow program enthusiasm, build partnerships, and maintain comprehensive records and communications.
• Manage Digital Tools and Data Systems – Oversee the use of CRM, project management software, and other digital tools to track program data, maintain detailed records, and facilitate clear communication across teams.
• Support Volunteer-Led Groups – Handle onboarding and ongoing communication with TroubleNation groups within the state, ensuring alignment with RWB’s goals and providing necessary support.
• Collaborate Across Departments – Work with the State Director and internal teams (Data, Engagement, etc.) to identify outreach and engagement strategies that strengthen organizing efforts.
• Engage and Mobilize Supporters – Track RWB member engagement, lead outreach efforts, and manage communications to supporters across the state to keep them informed and active.
• Oversee GOTV Efforts – Manage and coordinate seasonal election organizing efforts, including supervising Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Organizers and ensuring effective voter mobilization strategies.
• Foster a Strong Team Culture – Create an inclusive, motivating team environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion – Ensure RWB’s organizing work reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the team and in community engagement efforts.
• Manage Budget & Resources – Assist the State Director in effectively managing budgetary resources by approving and tracking team expenses.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Experience: You have experience leading and managing teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to Regional Organizers and seasonal staff. You excel at executing state-level strategic plans, coaching teams to success, and driving community engagement and advocacy through well-planned events and programs.
• Relationship Builder: You are good at dealing with all different types of personalities, understand how to connect on shared values with women who don’t consider themselves to be “political” or who may disagree with you on some issues.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using data to inform strategy, track outcomes, and assess program effectiveness. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is preferred, with Every Action CRM experience highly desired.
• Community Organizing Expertise: A deep understanding of grassroots mobilization, coalition building, and advocacy strategies to engage and activate communities.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, juggling competing priorities, and shifting focus when needed. You thrive in fast-paced, quickly changing environments and can adapt to shifting demands with confidence. Evenings and weekends may be required to support key events and mobilization efforts.
• Strong Organizational Skills: You excel at prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and keeping projects on track.
• Resource Management: Experience allocating resources effectively to ensure program sustainability and impact.
• Inclusive: You can work effectively with people regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, political background or job type.
• Flexible: You are comfortable navigating sometimes ambiguous work with competing priorities. You are nimble and can effectively shift focus when the need arises.
• Organized & Productive: You have the ability to radically prioritize tasks and plan your days to meet goals. You enjoy managing projects and events – and thrive in a fast paced environment and can manage to the moment when needs change.
• Technologically Savvy: You are excited to learn and use new technology for data and communication. Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is preferred. Previous experience with Every Action CRM is highly preferred. You have a willingness to learn new systems and utilize technology to support working smarter, not harder.
• Growth Mindset: You have the ability to fail fast and win fast because you know that we learn as much from failure as we do success. You are not afraid to take risks, think outside the box and give or receive feedback.
• Playfully Passionate: Your ability to get sh*t done is accompanied by your love for fun. You understand that we can do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mission-Driven Work: Red Wine & Blue offers the opportunity to be a part of a movement fighting for democracy and social change.
• Remote & Flexible: All Red Wine & Blue staff members work remotely, running virtual operations nationally and on the ground in five states. Candidates for this position must currently reside in the state of Ohio.
• Generous Time Off: New RWB full-time employees enjoy up to 15 days of PTO, up to 15 sick days, and 22 paid organizational holidays (including a one week Thanksgiving break and a two-week winter vacation in 2025).
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 and is 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. RWB offers an up to 4% employer match on retirement plans and new employees are eligible after 90 days of employment.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, non-binary candidates, and LGBTQIA candidates to apply.

If you have questions regarding the posted position, please email [email protected].