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Programs Assistant

Applications for this position are now closed.

CLMP is seeking a temporary, part-time Programs Assistant to join our small and dynamic team. The Programs Assistant reports to the Programs Director and also works in collaboration with other CLMP staff. This role will provide essential support for administering CLMP’s Grants & Awards program, including the Firecracker Awards, the Constellation Award, and our regranting programs, as well as our virtual and in-person events for members.

The ideal start date for this position is September 15, 2026. This is a temporary (September 2026 – June 2027), part-time position based in Portland, Oregon, and operates on a mostly remote schedule, with some in-person meetings and events required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with the Programs Director to administer all aspects of CLMP’s Grants & Awards program to support independent literary small presses, including conducting eligibility checks on submissions, managing reader assignments, corresponding with submitters, and other tasks as assigned. 
  • Support the execution of CLMP’s virtual event series through planning, assisting with Zoom platform management, and creating event recordings and other materials.
  • Represent CLMP in person at book festivals and conferences in the Pacific Northwest area; assist with event preparation and follow up.
  • Support the biannual Student/Intern Group through planning, creating resources, and engaging with participants.
  • Work with the Programs Director and Membership & Communications Manager to draft media announcements and related public-facing materials—including fact checking, copyediting, coordinating necessary approvals, and supporting web updates.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-conscious.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; copyediting experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of social media platforms (X, Instagram, and Bluesky), Google Suite, Mac OS, Zoom, and Slack are required.
  • Familiarity with any of the following is a strong plus: Submittable, WordPress, Constant Contact (or similar), Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • 1-3 years of related experience and familiarity with small press publishing is preferred.
  • Applicants should be enthusiastic about working with a small, dedicated team and possess a flexible, kind, and collaborative spirit.

COMPENSATION
This is a temporary, part-time position (September 2026-June 2027) with the possibility of renewal based in Portland, Oregon, and operates on a remote schedule, with some in-person events required. Pay is $25/hour for 20 hours a week.  

TO APPLY
Applications for this position are now closed. Please write to Chelsea Kern, Programs Director, at [email protected] with any questions. 

 

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.