Advance Manager

Talarico for Texas•Austin, TX

4d•$6,000 - $7,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Talarico for Texas seeks an Advance Manager. The Advance Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of campaign event logistics and advance operations. This role is responsible for leading advance staff and volunteers, managing venue preparation, coordinating with campaign departments and external partners, and ensuring every event is fully operational before candidate arrival. The Advance Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering professional, organized, and successful campaign events in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

2–5+ years in political campaigns, government, public affairs, or event operations
Demonstrated experience coordinating events, logistics, or candidate travel
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience supervising interns, volunteers, or junior staff

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASANA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute all advance operations for campaign events statewide
Travel ahead of the candidate to prepare event locations and oversee on-site logistics
Develop detailed event timelines, run-of-shows, briefing materials, and site plans
Coordinate with local organizers, elected officials, community leaders, vendors, and venue staff
Oversee setup and breakdown of campaign events, including staging, signage, audio/visual needs, and crowd flow
Coordinate with communications and press team to ensure media readiness onsite
Serve as the primary on-site logistics lead during campaign events and appearances
Identify and troubleshoot operational issues quickly in high-pressure environments
Ensure campaign branding, security protocols, and event standards are consistently maintained