Biden for President North Carolina Trips Director
Biden for President is seeking an experienced operative as its Trips Director to work with senior leadership in North Carolina and its headquarters as the campaign deploys various national and in-state surrogates. The Trips Director will lead the coordination of principal and surrogate travel in coordination with the NC Deputy Campaign Manager and Biden Harris HQ Advance Team. The Trips Director will also plan and execute events in-state. This role will require a highly organized individual who can balance multiple tasks and who can prioritize in a fast paced environment. Advance experience is a plus. This role requires in-person work. This is a termed position through the 2024 election cycle. Access to reliable transportation is required for this position.
Job Description
Serve as the lead trip planner for trips that include principals, elected officials and surrogates traveling to and from North Carolina.
Support advance teams on pre-trip logistics, collateral and materials delivery for advance sites, and documentation.
Arrange trainings on travel procedures and develop any junior staff in supporting upcoming trips.
Continuously liaise with various parties (advance, in-state leadership, stakeholders and surrogates) before and during each trip operation
Select fiscally-prudent reservations and book travel that aligns with the campaign’s travel policies.
Manage the post-trip close-out including the shipment of materials back to HQ and other administrative tasks once a trip is complete.
2-4 cycles of campaign experience; experience as an advance associate is a plus.
Strong, concise, and efficient communicator. Is able to keep relevant parties apprised of key information, and is able to understand when and when not to flag up, down, and laterally.
Strong trouble-shooting skills, particularly related to travel and operational logistics.
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep moving forward on all of them at once.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as required for trip management.
This position is salaried at $7,500 - $8,500 per month (commensurate with experience). This position is based in Raleigh, NC
Application and Interview Procedure
Candidates should submit their resumes at https://forms.gle/1sJkHzotUMtf8Wrg9.
Due to FEC regulations, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible to apply for this role.
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