Campaigns, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Pager, Political Campaign, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
About the Role
Talarico for Texas is building a movement to take back power for working people. The campaign is seeking a full-time Deputy Policy & Special Projects Director to lead our policy department, produce high-quality policy research, execute our policy and communications strategy, and support various cross-departmental projects.
Responsibilities
Manage strategic planning and execution of the campaign’s policy platform
Lead policy research and create one-pagers, issue briefs, and talking points
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, policy experts, and advocacy groups to gather diverse perspectives on policy issues
Support special projects in collaboration with other campaign departments
Support supervision, management, and mentorship of the policy team
Requirements
Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience with policy and legislation, political campaigns, or related fields
Existing network of policy experts and strong networking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Discretion when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to learn quickly, implement feedback, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Willingness to be a team player and support colleagues and the campaign at large
Benefits
Reports to: Policy Director Location: Austin, Texas (Statewide Travel Required)
Salary: $8,000 - $9,000 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.