Internships

Do you love independent literature? Read literary magazines and small press books in your free time? Are you interested in a career connected to small press publishing? 

CLMP offers competitive, compensated internships providing a broad introduction to all aspects of literary arts administration.

Joining CLMP’s small, dynamic staff as an intern means you’ll learn about and contribute to marketing, membership, development, operations, event planning, and content production on a weekly basis. From helping to plan events to organizing publishing contacts, participating in book fairs to snapping Instagram photos, contributing to our awards program to producing content for our newsletters, an internship with CLMP is multifaceted and rewards creative and motivated literary citizens with a passion for our industry.

Internships are offered one to three times a year, depending on CLMP’s needs, to individuals located in the US. Interns are expected to work 10 to 12 hours a week for approximately three months and are paid a $1,500 stipend at the end of the internship. Candidates must be able to commit to the full length of the internship. Hybrid in-office/remote and remote schedules will be considered as long as hours can be scheduled during CLMP’s regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET).

Application Deadlines

CLMP is not currently hiring for an intern position, but typically hosts interns in the summer, fall, and spring. When a position becomes available, the deadline will be posted here. Please do not send materials before a deadline is posted.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Chelsea Kern, Programs Director, at [email protected]. In your cover letter, please address your specific interest in independent publishing and arts administration.