Advance Manager

Position Summary

Talarico for Texas seeks an Advance Manager. The Advance Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of campaign event logistics and advance operations. This role is responsible for leading advance staff and volunteers, managing venue preparation, coordinating with campaign departments and external partners, and ensuring every event is fully operational before candidate arrival. The Advance Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering professional, organized, and successful campaign events in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute all advance operations for campaign events statewide

Travel ahead of the candidate to prepare event locations and oversee on-site logistics

Develop detailed event timelines, run-of-shows, briefing materials, and site plans

Coordinate with local organizers, elected officials, community leaders, vendors, and venue staff

Oversee setup and breakdown of campaign events, including staging, signage, audio/visual needs, and crowd flow

Coordinate with communications and press team to ensure media readiness onsite

Serve as the primary on-site logistics lead during campaign events and appearances

Identify and troubleshoot operational issues quickly in high-pressure environments

Ensure campaign branding, security protocols, and event standards are consistently maintained