Campaign Events & Volunteer Coordinator

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

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Management: Train, and manage volunteers; ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Advance Work: Support event preparation; coordinate logistics including check-in tables, signage, and crowd management.
• Event Leadership: Serve as the on-site point person for volunteers, keeping the program on schedule and solving problems quickly.
• Setup & Breakdown: Assist with physical setup and teardown of campaign materials, staging, and event infrastructure as needed
• Emcee Role: Act as event emcee, welcoming attendees, introducing speakers, and energizing the crowd.
• Training: Deliver volunteer trainings 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. 

Qualifications

• Experience managing volunteers, events, or grassroots programs on campaigns, in community organizations, or in other high-energy settings.
• Strong public speaking skills; comfortable addressing and energizing large crowds as an emcee.
• 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.
  

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.

Reports to: Deputy Organizing Director

Location: Extensive travel throughout Texas

Salary: $5,000 per month

Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave