Talarico for Texas: Political Director

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Reports to: Deputy Campaign Manager

Location: Austin, Texas (statewide travel required)

Salary:$10,000 per month

Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave

About the Role

Talarico for Texas is building a people-powered campaign rooted in grassroots support, integrity, and the belief that politics should work for everyday Texans. James Talarico’s campaign for the U.S. Senate will focus heavily on coordinating closely with local leaders and community organizations across the state who are most connected to the issues that matter to Texans. To that end, we are seeking a full-time Political Director to lead our community engagement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, statewide political and community engagement plan for the campaign, tailored to diverse regions and constituencies.

• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with party infrastructure, elected officials, unions, community and advocacy organizations, faith leaders, and political allies.

• Monitor political landscapes across regions, report developments to the campaign’s senior leadership team, and advise on opportunities to engage.

• Coordinate roundtables, small business visits, and other engagement opportunities in communities across the state.

• Manage endorsement pipelines, devise tracking systems, and coordinate follow-ups with supporters.

• Represent the campaign in political meetings, coalition calls, and events.

Required Qualifications

• Strong relationships with Texas elected officials, labor groups, advocacy groups, faith institutions, and community organizing stakeholders.

• Experience managing political endorsements and coordinating surrogate processes.

• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual (especially Spanish).

Equal Opportunity Policy

Talarico for Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every individual and strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other any other characteristics protected under applicable law. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We especially encourage those whose voices and experiences are often underrepresented in political and public service spaces to apply.