About the Role

Talarico for Texas is building a movement to take back power for working people. The campaign is seeking a full-time Partnerships Manager to build relationships and coordinate engagements with a diverse network of high-impact cultural figures who support our movement. 

Responsibilities

• Recruit and maintain relationships with a broad range of high-profile cultural figures who believe in our movement and want to support the campaign — serving as the primary point of contact for talent representatives, principal aides, and managers.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement calendar to maximize key moments through Election Day — executing on proposals that allow partners to engage in unique ways that are tailored to their interests and align with the campaign’s message. 
• Monitor outreach from high-profile individuals to the campaign inbox, the candidate’s social media platforms, and other mediums to ensure prompt response and engagement.
• Maintain organized records and tracking documents for outreach, partnership ideas, agreed-upon commitments, and finalized deliverables.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in political campaigns, talent relations, or a related field.
• Experience working with high-profile individuals — including by developing memos, storyboards, and messaging guidance for their engagements.
• Demonstrated strength in communications and an ability to identify relevant voices for tailored content opportunities around key moments.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to gina@jamestalarico.com with the subject line: “Partnerships Manager”.

Benefits

Location: Austin, Texas (statewide travel required)

Salary: $7,000 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 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.