Travel and Advance Manager

Democracy Forward

Travel and Advance Manager for Democracy Forward planning and executing travel and public engagements for the President and CEO with domestic and international focus.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with Executive Office (EO) team members, coordinating on all aspects of the Principal’s domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation, ensuring compliance with organizational travel policies.
Proactively address travel disruptions and operational challenges to minimize impact on the Principal's schedule and objectives.
Assist the Director of Executive Scheduling with planning for security needs for the Principal’s travel and events.
Provide regular updates on the Principal’s upcoming travel to internal teams to support stakeholder outreach and identification of strategic engagement opportunities involving existing and prospective donors, partners, and organizational allies.
Maintain comprehensive travel records, expense documentation, and engagement details to support the preparation of executive trip reports.
Conduct pre-event planning calls and gather logistical information from event organizers to support the preparation of timely and relevant briefing materials for the Principal.
Work with EO team members to determine supply needs, identify opportunities for Democracy Forward branded materials, and coordinate the sharing and collection of materials at events.
Liaise with event organizers, external hosts, and others to ensure the Principal’s engagements align with the Organization’s strategic objectives.
Conduct site visits with event organizers and security to confirm all logistics, operational needs, and production elements and provide pertinent updates to relevant team members and the Principal as needed.
As directed by EO team members, travel with or arrive in advance of the Principal to ensure seamless arrival and execution of meetings, events, and other engagements.
Travel with or in advance of the Principal on trips, providing real-time scheduling coordination, communications support, logistical management, and other assistance to ensure successful execution of all engagements.
Coordinate closely with EO team members to manage schedule adjustments, transition between meetings/events/transportation, and ensure the Principal’s schedule stays consistent throughout the day.
Provide timely updates to the Principal and EO team members regarding itinerary changes, delays, or emerging issues.
Travel with and manage key materials including briefing documents, speaking notes, supplies, technology, and other necessary items.
While traveling, identify and mitigate unexpected issues swiftly and effectively.
Coordinate with security personnel and relevant stakeholders to facilitate efficient and seamless movement between engagements.
Assist the Principal and any other traveling staff with sharing and collecting contact information while traveling, making note of follow-ups and action items, and supporting relationship management efforts.
Provide real-time updates to both the Principal and EO team members on any itinerary changes and proactively address delays.
Maintain direct communication with the Principal and senior staff to provide real-time updates on event details and status.
Ensure the Principal has all necessary materials, including schedules, talking points, and background notes.
Manage on-the-go communications, including handling calls, emails, and in-person briefings.
Identify and mitigate unexpected issues swiftly and effectively.
Create checklists for event and trip advance and follow-up so that others can support when additional staff is needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in advance operations, principal management, or event production.
Experience supporting high-level operations for government or executive principals.
Ability to problem solve - dealing with issues like last-minute schedule changes or technical difficulties with composure and decisiveness.
Good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Strong project management skills with the ability to monitor multiple moving pieces while remaining flexible to new needs that arise.
Understanding of security protocols and maintaining discretion for high profile events.
Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and an active passport.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event ProductionTravel CoordinationLogistical ManagementSchedule ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Good JudgmentDiscretionSelf-AwarenessCommitment To DiversityFlexibility

Certifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseActive Passport