Labor & Grassroots Outreach Director
James Talarico, Austin, TX, United States
About the Role
Talarico for Texas is hiring a Labor & Grassroots Outreach Director to join James Talarico’s US Senate campaign. This is a full-time, paid position perfect for someone interested in starting their career in Democratic campaigns.
About You
Dedicated to Democratic politics and ready to help elect James Talarico to the US Senate
Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle more than one project at once, along with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a team under tight deadlines and in a high-pressure environment
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for labor organizations
Build and maintain relationships with advocacy groups and local labor leaders
Coordinate grassroots fundraising events with surrogates
Work with Finance Director to secure financial support
Collaborate with the Political and Finance Department to manage labor outreach and surrogate scheduling
Qualifications
One cycle of campaign experience preferred but not necessary
Ties to Texas or knowledge of Texas politics and labor organizations preferred but not required
Interest in and knowledge of Democratic politics
Exceptional writing skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail
Familiarity with GSuite tools, Microsoft tools, Numero, and NGP
Access to reliable transportation
Reports to: Finance Director
Location: Austin, Texas (statewide travel required)
Salary: $6,000 per month
Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave
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.
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About You
Dedicated to Democratic politics and ready to help elect James Talarico to the US Senate
Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle more than one project at once, along with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a team under tight deadlines and in a high-pressure environment
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for labor organizations
Build and maintain relationships with advocacy groups and local labor leaders
Coordinate grassroots fundraising events with surrogates
Work with Finance Director to secure financial support
Collaborate with the Political and Finance Department to manage labor outreach and surrogate scheduling
Qualifications
One cycle of campaign experience preferred but not necessary
Ties to Texas or knowledge of Texas politics and labor organizations preferred but not required
Interest in and knowledge of Democratic politics
Exceptional writing skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail
Familiarity with GSuite tools, Microsoft tools, Numero, and NGP
Access to reliable transportation
Reports to: Finance Director
Location: Austin, Texas (statewide travel required)
Salary: $6,000 per month
Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave
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.
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