Coordinator, Music Partnerships, Artists Against Hunger & Poverty; AAH&P

Who We Are.

Why Hunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. We are working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world.

Why Hunger seeks a coordinator that will provide essential administrative, research, and coordination support to help strengthen Why Hunger’s relationships with artists, their teams, and partners in the entertainment industry. Reporting to the Head of Artists Against Hunger & Poverty, this role is ideal for someone early in their music/entertainment career who is organized, proactive, highly detail-oriented, and passionate about the intersection of music, culture, and social impact.

Working with a diverse team, the coordinator will report directly to the Head of Artists and will help with talent outreach, database and scheduling management, research, and the coordination of artist-driven opportunities that advance Why Hunger’s advocacy, communications, and fundraising goals.

• Support outreach to artists, managers, agents, and labels to identify opportunities for involvement in Why Hunger initiatives.
• Manage scheduling, call notes, communications tracking, and follow-ups with artists and their teams.
• Assist in cold outreach (“pitching”) to management companies, labels, and entertainment industry contacts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records (Hub Spot or similar), ensuring all interactions and institutional knowledge are documented.
• Help coordinate artist participation in Why Hunger’s flagship events (gala, concert, Hungerthon).
• Serve as a liaison between artists’ teams and internal Why Hunger stakeholders for logistics and coordination.
• Represent Why Hunger at events, concerts, and industry gatherings when appropriate (evenings/weekends occasionally required).

• Support the creation of artist-related digital content, social copy, and storytelling assets in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Assist in tracking artist support across social platforms and compiling performance metrics.
• Help identify artists who align with specific campaigns or program storytelling needs.
• Monitor pop culture and entertainment trends to inform digital and outreach strategy.

• Support engagement opportunities with existing and new talent that advance Why Hunger’s fundraising, advocacy, and branding goals, in close collaboration with the Development team.
• Assist in executing artist-driven fundraising initiatives, including campaigns, auctions, and donation drives, by coordinating with artist teams and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing documents, fundraising asks, and outreach materials tailored to artist participation, including requests for financial contributions, peer-to-peer fundraising, or in-kind support (e.g., experiences or merchandise).
• Track, monitor, and report on fundraising activity and revenue impact generated through artist engagement using Hub Spot CRM, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.

• Conduct research on artists, management companies, entertainment agencies, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Track music industry news and cultural moments that may create opportunities for engagement. Read the trades to stay aware of cultural trends and report back to the team on what is happening in culture that is relevant to our work.
• Assist in preparing briefing documents, talent one-sheets, and ask letters for outreach.
• Support project management tasks, timelines, and coordination across departments.
• Collaborate with Development, Programs, and Communications teams to ensure alignment on talent opportunities.

The right candidate is enthusiastic about the intersection of music, culture, and social impact, with strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills. They have administrative experience in the music industry, understand artist marketing and album cycles, and experience in…