Travel Associate

Talarico for Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

paid time off

sick leave

Job summary

Talarico for Texas is seeking a Travel Associate to join James Talarico’s US Senate campaign in Austin. This full-time, paid role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and on the road with campaign staff.

You will coordinate logistics, maintain vehicles, track travel budgets, and provide on-the-road support during statewide travel. Reports to the Travel Manager and contributes to smooth, timely operations across events and trips.

Qualifications

• Experience in political campaigns, government offices, scheduling, operations, or travel coordination.
• Experience coordinating complex logistics, calendars, or travel arrangements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information; comfortable with nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics to support campaign travel and resolve travel issues.
• Maintain campaign vehicles: cleanliness, fueling, readiness.
• Ensure vehicles are stocked, maintained, and prepared for travel.
• Troubleshoot travel issues and adjust logistics on schedule changes.
• Track travel budgets, receipts, invoices, and admin docs.
• Communicate travel updates and logistics with staff.
• Support planning for events, trips, and multi-stop schedules.

Skills

Political campaigns

Travel coordination

Logistics management

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Talarico for Texas is hiring a Travel Associate to join James Talarico’s US Senate campaign. This is a full-time, paid position ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced environments. The Travel Associate will support travel operations and logistics for staff while providing seamless day to day coordination and on the road support across the campaign.

Responsibilities

• Support staff throughout campaign travel by coordinating logistics, resolving travel issues, and ensuring travel plans are executed smoothly
• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, fueling, and overall readiness of campaign vehicles to support travel and campaign operations
• Ensure campaign vehicles are stocked, maintained, and prepared for travel while addressing logistical needs that arise on the road
• Troubleshoot travel related issues and adjust logistics quickly in response to schedule changes or operational needs
• Track travel budgets, receipts, invoices, and related administrative documentation
• Communicate travel updates and logistics with staff
• Support operational planning for campaign events, trips, and multi-stop travel schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in political campaigns, government offices, scheduling, operations, event and travel coordination, or other relevant experience
• Experience coordinating complex logistics, calendars, or travel arrangements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules
• Strong organizational and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive political, personal, and confidential information
• Comfortable with nontraditional hours, reflecting the pace and demands of a statewide campaign
• Commitment to the mission, values, and success of the Talarico for Texas campaign

Reports to: Travel Manager

Location: Austin, Texas (Statewide Travel Required)

Salary: $5,000 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.