Political Manager

Talarico for Texas•Austin, TX

8h•$6,000 - $7,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 is committed to engaging communities across Texas through authentic relationships and meaningful partnerships. We are seeking a full-time Political Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the campaign’s political engagement program and help strengthen relationships with community stakeholders across the state.

Requirements

2–4 years of campaign, government, nonprofit, or operations experience
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proven ability to build and improve organizational systems and processes
Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and political tools (e.g., NGP, VAN)
Ability to work nights and weekends as campaign needs require
Access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations and administrative workflow of the Political & Coalitions Department
Develop and maintain internal trackers for political outreach, endorsements, coalition engagement, events, and follow-up
Ensure timely completion of briefing materials, meeting memos, call sheets, and other departmental deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal requests to the Political & Coalitions
Manage departmental project timelines, ensuring key deadlines and deliverables are met
Oversee data management and maintain accurate records in campaign databases
Identify opportunities to improve departmental systems, processes, and efficiencies
Provide operational support for candidate events, surrogate engagements, and major campaign initiatives as assigned