Jobs & Internships

Role Description:

HeadCount, a nonpartisan voter registration organization, is seeking to hire a Director of Communications to oversee its comms efforts both internally and externally. This new position will report to senior leadership. 

This role will collaborate with functions across the organization including policy, artist relations, partnerships, development, marketing, and more, to ensure consistent messaging across the HeadCount universe.  This new and critical role will serve as an in-house expert on all communications and messaging, and be responsible for building + executing external communication strategies.

Role Responsibilities:

• Build + execute a communications strategy that incorporates:
  • Defining core messaging, and ensuring it’s adhered across the organization.
  • Drafting key messages for campaigns, and sharing with relevant team members. 
  • Building audience-specific communication campaigns to work across platforms. 
• Ensure key messages are infused in distribution channels including: press, social, email, stakeholder comms, public speaking events, and more.
• Oversee creation + execution of social strategy, including management of Digital Marketing Manager. This includes social content development, production, posting + analytics analysis.
• Manage the relationship with our press agency when engaged, handling all requests for data, campaign details, artist questions, press release review, and more. Direct media outreach as needed when an agency is not engaged. 
• Build + execute a thought-leadership strategy for Executive Director, including seeking speaking opportunities for her, drafting talking points + speeches, op/eds, social media management, and other materials.
• Collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager to reinforce brand and impact messaging in social content.
• Help refine policy focused content + messaging to make it suitable for a social-first audience, in conjunction with policy and social leads. 
• Draft or edit all blog content, as pitched or assigned by ED and other senior members.
• Lead crisis communications efforts - both pre-emptive and reactive. 
• Project manage the annual impact report process including drafting, editing and working with the Art Department on the final format.

Required Experience:

• At least 7+ years experience managing or helping direct communications at a nonprofit or advocacy organization, or in a communications and content heavy environment (ie, journalism or public relations).
• Excellent writing + editing skills, specifically with translating policy-dense material into social media and press friendly formats.
• Proven experience drafting press releases, talking points, messaging briefs, and social content.
• Comfort working in Canva and other basic design tools (Keynote, Slides, etc.)
• Project management skills, especially in smaller and flatter organizations.
• 3 to 4 years experience managing creative people.
• Excellent personal communication skills and the ability to navigate a grassroots, matrixed organization.
• A passion for democracy.

Compensation & Benefits:

Full time salaried. FLSA exempt. 

Salary Range: $97,000-$102,000

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to [email protected] with "Director of Communications" in the subject line. 

About HeadCount

HeadCount is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting participation in democracy through the power of music, culture, and community. By collaborating with artists, festivals, and brands, HeadCount helps register voters and inform them about upcoming elections, empowering individuals to make their voices heard. Since its inception over 20 years ago, HeadCount has registered nearly 1.7 million voters.

About HeadCount:

At HeadCount, we get people registered to vote and interested in democracy. We're at concerts, festivals, community events - anywhere we can translate the power of music and culture into real action. The Field Fellow plays a central role organizing with diverse communities to build a democracy that truly includes everyone.

About the Position:

HeadCount’s Diversity and Community Field Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for New York City-based students to run voter registration and turnout drives. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with diverse communities and intersectional organizing to lift up all voices in our democracy. Key experience includes community organizing, voter outreach and advocating for social justice. Prior experience in voter registration, get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts, community engagement and digital outreach are a plus. The Fellow will assist in the execution of HeadCount’s field campaign by conducting outreach to NYC-based community events and organizations and then staging on-the-ground voter registration drives.

Expectations:

• Commit to 20 hours/week for a four-month (semester) period
• Set up voter registration drives at HeadCount NYC-based community events and support HeadCount’s overall community engagement efforts
  • Lead outreach that empowers marginalized communities through voting and civic engagement
  • Coordinate multiple events per week after initial training
  • Research and identify voter registration opportunities, build relationships with diverse organizations, reach out to event organizers to offer our services
  • Liaise with HeadCount’s coalition partners and other organizations to set up and manage events, coordinate volunteers, and share best practices
  • Lead trainings and engage coalition partners as needed
• Lead voter registration drives at events, sometimes with support of volunteers and sometimes individually
• Work with HeadCount staff to document best practices for community engagement
• Consult with HeadCount team on communications, branding and messaging

Goals for the Field Fellow:

• Plan and lead events that help to empower marginalized communities and build a truly inclusive democracy.
• Gain critical in-person and digital outreach experience in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strengthen relationships with HeadCount’s community partners, build relationships with new partners, and establish best practices for outreach and engagement. 
• Help young and diverse audiences engage in the democratic process.

Compensation:

• $20/hr
• 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

To Apply:

To apply please send a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Diversity and Community Field Fellowship.’

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. Lift at least 40 lbs. 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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.