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Team Leader

May 6, 2026

We're accepting applications for Team Leaders in select cities:

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Raleigh/Durham, NC
  • St. Louis, MO

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:

  • Applicants must be 18 and older to apply to be a Team Leader. 
  • 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:

  • 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 us a brief cover letter and resume under the subject line "Team Leader"
  • Share this listing directly via this URL: HeadCount.org/TeamLeaders