Advance Associate
About the position
Talarico for Texas seeks an Advance Associate. The Advance Associate is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the logistical and operational details of campaign events prior to candidate arrival. This role ensures events run smoothly, efficiently, and professionally by managing onsite setup, vendor coordination, volunteer operations, livestream logistics, and event execution. Advance Associates serve as the operational backbone of campaign events and work closely with campaign leadership, communications, security, and field teams.
Responsibilities
• Support the Advance Manager in planning and executing campaign events statewide
• Travel ahead of events to assist with venue setup and logistics coordination
• Coordinate with local organizers, volunteers, vendors, and venue staff
• Assist with staging, signage, campaign materials, and event presentation
• Provide on-site support to ensure events run smoothly and on schedule
• Help support candidate travel logistics, movements onsite, and event specific materials
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate updates to the Advance Manager
Requirements
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems independently
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 1–3 years of experience in political campaigns, event coordination, field organizing, government, or operations
• Ability to lift and move campaign materials and event equipment up to 30–50 pounds
• Frequent in-state travel and occasional overnight travel required
• Ability to stand for extended periods during campaign events and advance work
Nice-to-haves
• Previous campaign or political advance experience preferred but not required
Benefits
• Health care
• paid time off
• sick leave
Talarico for Texas seeks an Advance Associate. The Advance Associate is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the logistical and operational details of campaign events prior to candidate arrival. This role ensures events run smoothly, efficiently, and professionally by managing onsite setup, vendor coordination, volunteer operations, livestream logistics, and event execution. Advance Associates serve as the operational backbone of campaign events and work closely with campaign leadership, communications, security, and field teams.
Responsibilities
• Support the Advance Manager in planning and executing campaign events statewide
• Travel ahead of events to assist with venue setup and logistics coordination
• Coordinate with local organizers, volunteers, vendors, and venue staff
• Assist with staging, signage, campaign materials, and event presentation
• Provide on-site support to ensure events run smoothly and on schedule
• Help support candidate travel logistics, movements onsite, and event specific materials
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate updates to the Advance Manager
Requirements
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems independently
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 1–3 years of experience in political campaigns, event coordination, field organizing, government, or operations
• Ability to lift and move campaign materials and event equipment up to 30–50 pounds
• Frequent in-state travel and occasional overnight travel required
• Ability to stand for extended periods during campaign events and advance work
Nice-to-haves
• Previous campaign or political advance experience preferred but not required
Benefits
• Health care
• paid time off
• sick leave