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Promote participation in democracy

General
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THIS ROLE:
- Working 60-80 hours per month
- Assisting the Executive Director and other directors in handling HR questions
- Managing payroll, employee onboarding, recruitment, review processes and general HR systems (ADP and TriNet) Assisting and advising on efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion into people programs and processes
- Maintaining compliant employee handbook, NDA
- Ensuring compliance with various required trainings (anti-harassment and discrimination)
- Updating job descriptions and offer letters
- Acting as an advisor to the executive team and all department heads for sophisticated employment issues to drive high integrity employee relations and conflict resolution strategies
- Being a safe place for employees to share information
- Conducting semi-annual climate surveys
- Driving systems, processes, and cycles of continuous improvement that simplify HR services in the company
- Leading employee exit interviews and sharing key findings
- Completing offboarding
THIS IS A GREAT FIT FOR YOU IF:
- You’re committed to helping create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment/culture for employees and contractors
- You have a strong aptitude for building trust in relationships and you’re seen as someone who can maintain confidentiality and discretion
- You have a passion for coaching and development of team members at all levels of the organization and are comfortable being on the front-line of problem solving for HR matters.
- You deeply understand the “human” side of Human Resources and understand how impactful it is to be empathetic when managing employee relations issues
- You love the legal and compliance-side of business and are able to leverage resources to ensure handbooks, documents, etc. are compliant and up-to-date at all times
- You thrive under pressure and look forward to everyday being different
- You have a passion for HeadCount’s mission, and you want to use your gifts and skills to help make the world a better place
NECESSARY SKILLS
- 5+ years of HR experience
- Experience in crafting and deploying HR systems and processes
- Experience with core HR domains, including performance development, diversity and inclusion, workforce management, people data analysis, compensation and coaching/employee relations
- Experience influencing and advising senior leaders on sophisticated employment matters
- Strong project leadership skills
- College degree + HR certification or similar field
- Experience with employee relations, performance management, team efficiency, and employee engagement strategies
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
HeadCount provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HeadCount complies with applicable state and local laws.Salary: range starts at $60,000
Location: New York City Do you love festivals and also love democracy? Are you passionate about live music and social impact? Then this is the job for you. We are hiring for Partnerships & Events Manager that will manage festival advances and communications, partner and sponsor relations, and on-site festival & large scale event activations to further HeadCount’s mission of registering and mobilizing voters.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advance festivals and manage relationships with key HeadCount partner festivals
- Maximize festival relationships by adding promotional, fundraising, and artist engagement opportunities
- Serve as administrative manager for all partnerships and sponsorships documentation
- Document meetings and circulate action items to participants
- Serve as primary contact & relationship manager for select sponsors and partners
- Execute outbound communication to potential/desired sponsors and partners
- Represent HeadCount onsite at select festivals
- Manage various “Participation Row” and other on-site tour & festival activations
- Manage partnership team interns and festival coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-5 years working at, with or in festivals, tours or mobile marketing
- Comfortable managing teams of volunteers (routinely 10+ people) and onsite activations at festivals and concerts
- Passion for voter registration, participation in democracy, live music and creative brand partnership experiences
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Highly analytical thinker
- High emotional intelligence & a great relationship builder
- Highly driven and results-oriented work ethic
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 move various equipment including computers to their work location.Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
HeadCount provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HeadCount complies with applicable state and local laws.-
Commit to 20 hours/week for a four-month (semester) period
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Set up voter registration drives at HeadCount NYC-based community events and support HeadCount’s overall community engagement efforts
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Will entail multiple events per week after initial training
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Research and identify voter registration opportunities and reach out to event organizers to offer our services
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Liaise with HeadCount’s coalition partners and other organizations to set up and manage events, coordinate volunteers, share best practices
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Lead trainings and engage coalition partners as needed
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Lead voter registration drives at events, sometimes with support of volunteers and sometimes individually
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Work with HeadCount staff to document best practices for community engagement
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Consult with HeadCount team on communications, branding and messaging
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Field and Community Fellows will gain critical in-person and digital outreach experience in a fast-paced environment.
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The Fellow, with guidance from HeadCount’s Field Director, will help strengthen relationships with HeadCount’s community partners and establish best practices for outreach and engagement.
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Help young and diverse audiences engage in the democratic process
- $20 per hour
- Fellows must submit a summary of their hours worked at the conclusion of every week and provide detailed reports of their experiences in the field
Please email a brief cover letter and resume under the subject line "Field Fellowship" to [email protected].
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. In addition to federal law requirements, HeadCount complies with applicable state and local laws.Salary: $85,000-$95,000
Location: New York, NY; some remote from home days allowed/encouraged HeadCount seeks a savvy nonprofit professional who is solutions-focused and passionate about operational efficiency to join the team as Deputy Director. This new position will lead all finance, business management, office administration, and daily operational functions. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in budget development, financial planning and analysis, information technology and administrative operations in a non-profit setting. The Deputy Director will work closely with HeadCount’s Executive Director and will supervise the Administrative and Finance Manager.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversee the organization’s finances, legal compliance, data security, insurance, risk management, and general administration
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Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements as needed
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Oversee office management and related administrative functions ensuring smooth daily operations of physical space, equipment, procurement and staffing
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Manage organizational budgeting and finance (working with a controller): budget reconciliation, audit, and financial analysis
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Develop and document internal procedures and operations to bring consistency across the organization
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Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal legal requirements
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Streamline internal operations including reporting structures, team goals, daily standup meetings, and organizing of staff calls
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Assist with new project development
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
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5 years in non-profit operations, finance or administration.
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Demonstrated experience in budget development, financial planning and analysis, information technology and administrative operations.
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Experience with QuickBooks and budgeting
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with peers and staff
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Exhibits good-judgment and quick-thinking with a results-oriented approach to work and management
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Appreciation and understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Strategic problem-solving approach
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Comfortable and able to thrive in a “start-up,” creative and changing environment
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Successful working in a group as well as independently
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Ability to work in a nonpartisan environment without a political agenda
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Passion and appreciation for the mission of HeadCount
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in non-profit management preferred.
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 and attend off-site events in a professional capacity. The employee may need to move various equipment including a computer to their work location.
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
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. In addition to federal law requirements, HeadCount complies with applicable state and local laws.Internships
Responsibilities
- Attending concerts and registering voters
- Content creation (blogging, drafting and proofreading documents, social media, creating excel data sheets, research, compiling music playlists)
- Grassroots and community outreach (volunteer program planning, conference calls)
- Artist relations (identifying potential artist partners, tracking concert schedules, coordinating events)
- Voter registration administration (researching election dates and deadlines, routing voter registration forms to election boards, communicating directly with voters)
- General non-profit management and administration.
Qualifications
- Student working towards a degree in related field
- Nonprofit or social activist experience a plus
- Proficiency required in MS Office programs
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills required
Volunteer Positions
Requirements
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Strong work ethic, maturity and sense of accountability
- About 4 to 8 hours per week of availability for phone and email communication
- Being self-motivated and thorough
- Passion for voter engagement and
- Relevant leadership experience
Requirements
- Strong work ethic, maturity and sense of accountability
- Flexible schedule allowing you to be on site at concerts before doors open
- Natural leadership ability
- Commitment to following protocol
- Relevant leadership experience