Music And Politics Internship 3 Month CLOSED

Music & Politics Internship

For the 2026 Midterm Election cycle, HeadCount will be operating a three month internship session from June 1st to August 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)
  
  

• 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