Jobs & Internships

Like music and democracy? Come work (or volunteer) with us! Internship applications for Summer 2025 are now closed.

Internships

Music & Politics Internship

Position: Music & Politics Internship

Applications for Summer 2025 are now CLOSED.

Students with an interest in politics, music, and grassroots organizing can channel their passions by interning with HeadCount. This is an opportunity to get invaluable hands-on experience and make an important contribution to a dynamic and growing organization. This internship will be within our Field department, focusing on grassroots organizing and community outreach. Our interns work side-by-side with seasoned staffers and play an important role from day one.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend concerts and community events to register voters. Interns are expected to attend at least 2 events per month which could include multi-day festivals, community events, or concerts.
Voter Registration processing, reporting, and adherence to state-specific guidelines
Research prospective events, add events to the intranet, and send regional email blasts for event coverage
Create and present reports based on interns’ interests in the organization, or as assigned
Attend and take notes during calls and internal meetings
Perform general non-profit management and administrative tasks, as needed
Other duties as assigned (i.e. field supply inventory and distribution)

QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards a degree in related field
Nonprofit or social activist experience a plus
Proficiency required in Google Suite programs, Airtable Experience is a plus
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills required
Must supply own laptop

This is a stipend based internship with an estimated workload of 10-15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10AM - 6PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your strategic operation skills while gaining valuable and high-profile experience in the political, music or nonprofit arenas.

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

Partnerships and Events Internship

Position: Partnerships and Events Internship

Applications for Summer 2025 are now CLOSED.

ABOUT US:

HeadCount is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that harnesses the power of music, culture, and digital media to register voters and inspire participation in democracy. Since 2004, we’ve registered over one million voters through our work with musicians like Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Dead & Co, Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys; organizations such as Global Citizen; events including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, pride festivals and RuPaul’s DragCon; plus partnerships with brands like Spotify, Major League Baseball and American Eagle. Our award winning online campaigns have been seen over a billion times, while our 50,000 volunteers can be seen at more than 1,500 live events each year. We reach young people where they already are – at concerts and online – to inform and empower.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for brands, music, live events and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. As a Partnerships and Events intern, you’ll delve into the world of connecting brands and festivals to our mission and strategic objectives.

This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. By the end of your internship, our goal is for interns to be confident in taking leadership roles as a Team Leader and capable of pitching sponsorships to potential clients with the support of the team. Many of our interns have been offered and accepted full-time positions with HeadCount and others have landed jobs within the music industry and at other non-profits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Festivals and Events:
- Work with the event and field team to assist in the packing/unpacking process, while assisting in ordering supplies for festivals and other HeadCount tentpole events
- On-site support includes volunteer management, content retrieval, and general staff support to our Team Leaders (bonus: you’ll get to see your favorite artists!)
- Work with staff members and Team Leaders to contribute to the event recap; capturing highlights and key learnings from the event

Brand Partnerships:

- - Attend and take notes on external sale and event meetings
  - Conduct market research on potential brand partners, industry trends, and competitor activities to identify partnership opportunities
  - Assist in the creation of compelling partnership proposals, including brainstorming ideas and crafting persuasive pitches to potential partners
  - Help in monitoring and analyzing the performance of of brand partnerships, collecting and organizing data for reports
- Marketing:
  - Engage in diverse content creation tasks such as proofreading documents, creating and managing social media content (including but not limited to photos and videos), creating Google/Excel spreadsheets, or writing copy
  - Collaborate in building out marketing copy and materials for partner channels and launches, and general HeadCount brand story
  - Provide creative input to enhance the impact of brand awareness in the field and digitally

Administration:

- Provide admin support including managing calendars, scheduling and participating in both internal and external meetings, making travel arrangements, tracking expenses, and assisting with shipping and receiving
- Utilize Canva to enhance external sales materials, social media graphics, ensuring they align with the brand book and nonpartisan messaging
- Foster collaborative relationships across departments by working closely with digital and field staff, as well as other interns

QUALIFICATIONS

NYC-based required
Currently enrolled in relevant degree program (Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field)
Strong communicator with organizational and time management skills
Proficiency required in Google, and Microsoft programs, and social media
Creative thinker with a passion for marketing, media, and music
Must supply own laptop

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

Digital Marketing Internship

Position: Digital Marketing Internship

Applications for Summer 2025 are now CLOSED.

Digital interns at HeadCount will work alongside the Digital Marketing Manager to create engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X and will assist in the management of our social media presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As digital marketing intern, your primary responsibilities will revolve around creating social media content, both video and still graphics, for our social media channels, and assist the Digital Marketing Manager in management of our presence on social media.

Key responsibilities include:

Content Creation: Develop and curate creative and compelling content for various social media platforms, including text, images, videos, and graphics.
Community Engagement: Interact with our social media community by responding to comments, messages, and feedback, fostering a sense of community and addressing customer inquiries.
Social Media Analytics: Assist in generating reports on social media activities.
Trend Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and share as necessary with Digital Marketing Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent writing skills
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.).
Creativity and an eye for design, with experience in content creation tools
Nonprofit or social activist experience a plus
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills required
A proactive attitude, with a desire to take initiative and contribute to the team's success.
Must supply own laptop

This is a stipend based internship with an estimated workload of 10-15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10AM - 6PM. Intern must be able to work from a remote location. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your professional skills while gaining valuable and high-profile experience in the political, music or nonprofit arenas.

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

Artist Relations Internship

Position: Artist Relations Internship

Applications for Summer 2025 are now CLOSED.

Artist Relations Interns will work with artist’s managers, labels, venues, and media outlets to help spread the message about voter registration and the HeadCount organization. Our AR interns get first hand experience on the front lines. Learn how the music industry works overall & make a ton of new connections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage research & record label contacts for artists
Suggest artist partners that would be a good fit for HeadCount by reaching and tracking social media accounts
Assist AR managers with artist outreach emails
Assist AR managers with advance details for tours including adding tour dates & info to our site for our volunteer teams
Assisting AR managers with external partner calls
Attend and take notes during calls and internal meetings
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in Music Business as a career
Some background in digital, events or media
Enthusiasm
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong OPS, organizational & communication skills
Must supply own laptop

This is a stipend-based internship with an estimated workload of 10-15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10AM - 6PM. Intern must be able to work from a remote location. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your artist relations skills while gaining valuable and high-profile experience in the political, music or nonprofit arenas.

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

Voter Engagement Internship

Position: Voter Engagement Internship

Applications for Summer 2025 are now CLOSED.

Students with an interest in politics, music, or grassroots organizing can channel their passions by interning with HeadCount. This is an opportunity to get invaluable hand-on experience and make an important contribution to a dynamic and growing organization. Our interns work side-by-side with seasoned staffers and play an important role from day one. Many of our interns have been offered and accepted full-time positions with HeadCount and others have landed jobs within the music industry and at other non-profits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research up-to-date election dates, laws and processes for all 50 states
Research various topics related to elections (i.e. legislation regarding social issues)
Create engaging ways to educate audiences about voting via social media
Attend and take notes during calls and internal meetings
Assist in writing and editing emails
Assist in cross-departmental projects where voter information/research is needed
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards a degree in related field
Nonprofit or social activist experience a plus
Proficiency required in MS Office and Google Workspace programs
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills required
Must supply own laptop

This is a stipend based internship with an estimated workload of 10-15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10AM - 6PM. Intern must be able to work from a remote location. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your strategic operation skills while gaining valuable and high-profile experience in the political, music or nonprofit arenas.

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

Volunteer Positions

Team Leader

We're accepting applications for Team Leaders in select cities.

About the position:

Team Leaders are volunteer organizers in a designated metro area. They lead HeadCount voter registration drives at live events, such as concerts, festivals, community events, and more. They organize and train area volunteers, lead HeadCount tables at events, and are responsible for collecting and returning voter registration forms. Within their metro area, Team Leaders also work with venues, promoters, and community event organizers to identify the best local opportunities to register voters.They represent the organization with professionalism and positivity and bring joy to democracy!

Expectations:

Lead HeadCount voter registration drives at concerts, festivals, community events, and more.
Train volunteer teams on-site at events to register voters and engage with fans about getting involved with democracy.
Handle voter registration forms and follow all HeadCount procedures for returning these promptly in accordance with all legal requirements.
Identify gaps in voter registration access in your community, and reach out to local small businesses, community groups, and event organizers to set up voter registration drives.
Interface with venue staff and tour production crews from HeadCount affiliated artists.
Actively participate in HeadCount’s onboarding training and ongoing supplemental training to have an understanding of voter registration laws, rules and guidelines.
When required, register and/or obtain certification to run third party voter registration drives from state or locality.
Make best efforts to attend ongoing programming and community building opportunities for Team Leaders, including monthly national organizer calls, regional calls, office hours, retreats, etc.

Requirements:

Commitment to nonpartisan voter registration, voter education and turnout programs.
Have a flexible schedule so that you are able to be on-site at event designated arrival time (typically one hour to 90 minutes before doors and two hours before event start. .
- Most volunteer opportunities events happen in the evening or during the weekend.
Commitment to work towards HeadCount cycle goals for civic actions, voter registration, events, and fan engagement.
Commitment to following voter registration laws and processes, safety guidelines, venue entry, and other HeadCount protocols.
Strong leadership ability.
Relevant leadership experience.
Strong work ethic, maturity, and sense of accountability.

Stipend:

Active Team Leaders are eligible for an annual stipend to cover basic volunteer expenses such as gas, metro cards, or venue parking.

To apply:

To apply, please create a volunteer profile on our intranet by clicking HERE and be sure to check that you are interested in a leadership position. In addition, email a brief cover letter and resume under the subject line "Team Leader" to [email protected]. Share this listing directly via this URL: headcount.org/job/team-leaders