Jobs & Internships
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General
Position Summary:
The Artist Relations Associate is responsible for advancing HeadCount’s presence on tour dates. This person will assist the Artist Relations Department with tour outreach and help maintain relationships with artists and their teams throughout each election cycle to amplify HeadCount’s message promoting voting, voter registration and civic participation.
Role Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Research artists the Artist Relations department should build relationships with and suggest tours to activate on
- Pitch HeadCount to external partners through email and on calls
- Manage any applicable sweeps or giveaway campaigns as part of an artist partnership
- Request social media support from artist/tour
- Oversee and maintain tour details on the HeadCount intranet volunteer portal
- Serve as a reliable point-of-contact for the tour and HeadCount Team Leaders (volunteers)
- Act as liaison between HeadCount Team Leaders and the tour in case any issues arise day of show
- Reply to all communication in a timely manner: no more than 24 hours later for an advance email, and immediately for day of show communication
- Weekly review of Team Leader post-show reports
- Help the Field and AR teams in the Advance Tracking spreadsheet that tracks all potential touring partnership dates
- Miscellaneous administrative work within the Artist Relations department
- Attend festivals/concerts/networking events as needed
- Attend weekly AR meetings on Mondays at 12pm ET and Tour Outreach meetings on Wednesdays at 12:30pm ET
Qualifications:
- Passion for HeadCount’s mission and social justice
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of various forms of music as well as the workings of the industry
- Strong sense of news and trends within music, social media and content
- Previous AR, touring, or music industry work
- Ability to streamline various organizational workflows, ie - Slack, Airtable
Compensation & Location
- $25 hour (up to 20 hours a week)
- Location: NYC, LA, Remote
Physical Requirements
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to exchange accurate information, detect/identify documents and the information contained in them, move between areas in and out of the office to complete their role. The employee may need to climb, move and be out in weather elements.
HeadCount is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we are better together.
To Apply:
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Internships
Music & Politics Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3,000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. This role is an in-person internship at our NYC office.
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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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.
Students with an interest in politics, music, and grassroots organizing can channel their passions by interning with HeadCount. This internship is within our Field department, focusing on grassroots organizing and community outreach.
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
Apply here!
Brand Partnerships Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. This is an NYC-based in person internship out of our office, which 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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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.
As a Brand Partnerships intern, you’ll delve into the world of connecting brands to our mission and strategic objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Brand Partnerships:
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- 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
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- Administration:
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- 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
Apply here!
Graphic Design Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. We offer both remote and in person internships.
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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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.
The Graphic Design intern will assist with the production of HeadCount graphics including social media assets, printed field materials, and internal and B2B documents. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your design skills while gaining valuable and high-profile experience in the political, music, and nonprofit arenas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Art Production Manager on creating graphics that reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences
- Work with the Art Production Manager on creating infographics, decks, and documents while adhering to brand guidelines
- Assist in cross-departmental visual projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Student working towards a degree in Graphic Design or related field
- Design experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Design experience in Canva
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team
- Must supply own laptop & Adobe subscription
Apply here!
Digital and Communications Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. We offer both remote and in person internships.
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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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.
Digital interns at HeadCount will work alongside the Digital Marketing Manager to create engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. They will assist in the management of our social media presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Student working towards a degree in related field
Apply here!
Artist Relations Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. We offer both remote and in person internships.
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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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.
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 operational, organizational, & communication skills
- Must supply own laptop
Apply here!
Voter Engagement Internship
For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a six month internship session from June 1st to November 30th. This internship includes a $3000 stipend, paid out monthly over the course of the internship, with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week, during the eastern time business hours of 10 AM - 6 PM. Our office is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. We offer both remote and in person internships.
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. Join us at HeadCount for an internship that bridges your passion for music and civic engagement. Gain hands-on experience, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to our dynamic and growing organization. This program is designed to provide interns with growth-oriented experiences, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility. 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
Apply here!
Volunteer Positions
We're accepting applications for Team Leaders in select cities.
- Asheville, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Birmingham, AL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Raleigh/Durham, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Seattle, WA
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:
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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/TeamLeaders