Talarico for Texas

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Talarico for Texas is hiring a Distributed Organizing Manager to join James Talarico’s US Senate campaign. This is a full-time, paid position perfect for someone who is confident in leading organizing efforts in key parts of the state, and training and supporting staff and volunteers to deliver the voter contact needed to win. Responsibilities Regional Leadership: Manage the organizing program in the Austin area, including hiring, training, and supervising field organizers and fellows. Volunteer Recruitment & Retention: Build a strong, sustainable volunteer base across your region by recruiting new supporters, identifying leaders, and developing volunteer-led teams. Direct Voter Contact: Drive execution of canvassing and other regional organizing to meet ambitious voter contact goals. Training & Development: Train organizers, fellows, and volunteers on best practices for voter contact, relational organizing, and leadership development. Partnerships & Coalitions: Cultivate relationships with local leaders, organizations, labor unions, and allied campaigns to strengthen the campaign’s presence and expand reach. Event Management: Plan and execute grassroots events and regional mobilizations, ensuring logistics and turnout goals are met. Data & Accountability: Track field metrics in VAN and other systems. Collaboration: Work closely with the distributed organizing, political, and digital teams to integrate regional work into the statewide strategy. Qualifications 2+ cycles of campaign field experience; prior experience managing organizers or large volunteer teams strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in meeting ambitious voter contact or organizing goals. Strong knowledge of VAN/MiniVAN and voter contact tools (Mobilize, etc.). Excellent people skills — able to inspire, coach, and hold staff accountable. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Deep commitment to building diverse, inclusive, and empowering organizing spaces. Willingness to work long hours, evenings, and weekends, and to travel extensively within your region. 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: Organizing Director Location: Travis County - extensive travel within the area required Salary: $6,000 per month Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave