HeadCount Summer Music & Politics Internship

Applications for Summer 2024 are now OPEN!

Please fill out this questionnaire to apply.

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 MS Office programs
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills required
• Must supply own laptop

This is a paid internship that requires a minimum of 15 hours (Fall and Spring) or 30 hours (Summer) 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.