Volunteer & Events Associate

About the Role

Talarico for Texas is hiring a Volunteer & Events Associate to join James Talarico’s US Senate campaign. We are seeking an Associate to anchor our public events program, ensuring smooth logistics, energized volunteers, and engaging experiences for supporters. The Associate will also assist with Organizing Team functions and general volunteer management.

• Inbox Management:
  Oversee and manage the maintenance of general inboxes; ensure questions are answered, monitor for potential issues, and route incoming to the correct teams
• Volunteer Management:
  Support with the training, and management of volunteers; ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations
• Event Leadership:
  Serve as a support contact for volunteers, keeping the program on schedule and solving problems quickly
• Training:
  Deliver volunteer training to ensure consistency and professionalism
• Quality Control:
  Ensure events project the campaign's values and message, and that every attendee has a positive experience that encourages future involvement
• Organizing Program Support:
  Assist the organizing team with voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and engagement efforts

• Experience managing volunteers, events, or grassroots programs on campaigns, in community organizations, or in other high-energy settings
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; calm under pressure and quick on their feet
• Willingness to pitch in on logistics, from setup to teardown, with a  no task too small  mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with volunteers, staff, and community members
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel frequently, including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to the mission and values of James Talarico's campaign

Reports to:

Events and Volunteer Manager

Location:

Extensive travel throughout Texas

Salary: $5,000 per month

Benefits:
Health care, paid time off, sick

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 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.