We list job, volunteer, internship, and fellowship openings with the independent literary magazines and publishers that are members of CLMP and other literary colleagues.
If you’re a CLMP Member and you’d like us to feature your opening, email us at [email protected].
Note: In addition to any compensation or course credit they receive, interns and students working for a CLMP member press or lit mag in the fall and/or spring will also have the opportunity to join CLMP’s Student/Intern Group.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid (Salary)
Words Without Borders is currently seeking a paid, full-time Finance and Operations Manager, a paid, full-time Administrative and Development Assistant, and a paid, part-time Engagement Editor.
The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day finances to keep organization fiscally healthy; supporting annual financial planning processes as well as budget management and forecasting throughout the year; ensuring efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including reimbursements, contributor payments, etc.; preparing financial materials for grant applications and reports, including budgets, reporting on program expenses, and financial narratives; supporting the annual audit and preparation of the 990; liaising with outside payroll provider and overseeing benefits administration; developing and improving upon existing HR systems and protocols including payroll, timesheets, and comp time and PTO tracking; ensuring regulatory compliance by maintaining employer registrations with relevant state, local, and federal government agencies; responding to HR issues and escalating issues to executive director as appropriate; and more. This is a remote, full-time position that pays $54,000 to $58,000 depending on experience. The manager should be available during WWB’s core hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time and must have permission to work in the US. Learn more.
The Administrative and Development Assistant is responsible for managing online office accounts, file systems, and contact database; planning, organizing, and scheduling virtual and in-person meetings; picking up and forwarding mail from WWB’s office in Brooklyn on a biweekly basis; coordinating travel for senior staff; ordering supplies as needed; providing logistical and administrative support for cultivation events, including WWB’s annual gala, Ottaway Award ceremony, and private events; providing support for WWB’s annual fundraising campaigns; preparing board communications including memos, reports, and correspondence for the executive director; preparing monthly board newsletter; categorizing income and expenses; creating and tracking invoices and payments; supporting annual audit fieldwork and quarterly financial reports; and more. This is a remote, full-time position based in New York City that pays $38,000 to $42,000 depending on experience. The assistant should be available during WWB’s core hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time, must have permission to work in the US, and must be able to travel to WWB’s downtown Brooklyn office easily. Learn more.
The Engagement Editor is responsible for creating and scheduling Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts (balancing the use of text, images, and/or video) for pieces published on Words Without Borders and other announcements; creating graphics and memes related to WWB and international literature; working with relevant program staff to create special engagement campaigns around fundraising, program launches, and events; monitoring social media notifications and engaging judiciously with shares, comments, and other followers’ posts; sharing articles and posts from other organizations or publications that relate to WWB’s community and mission; staying informed on social media trends and best practices; creating and implementing new strategies and benchmarks for growth and engagement; monitoring social media analytics, including by creating and maintaining a monthly reporting spreadsheet to track engagement stats and adjust strategy in response; maintaining relevant databases, including annual communications calendar and database of contributors’ social media handles; and more. This is a remote, part-time position that requires 20 hours of work per week and pays $20,000 to $24,000 depending on experience. The editor should be available during WWB’s core hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time and must have permission to work in the US. Preference may be given to candidates in the New York/tristate area. Learn more.
Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and any other required application materials to [email protected] with the appropriate subject line by May 14.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid (Hourly)
New England Review is currently seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for typesetting and proofreading the journal (print and digital); developing and updating the website, including soliciting and editing online content; writing, designing, and distributing promotional materials; managing social media and subscription campaigns; coordinating and promoting events; participating in content selection for the print journal; training and co-supervising student interns; representing New England Review at conferences and other events; and more.
This is a paid, full-time position based in Middlebury, Vermont, that pays $24.47 to $29.02 per hour. It requires working in person at least three days per week. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Middlebury College’s employment website. Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 1.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid (Salary)
Poets & Writers is currently seeking a paid, full-time Director of Marketing.
The Director of Marketing is responsible for developing and executing campaigns utilizing P&W’s online, social, e-mail, and print outlets to encourage existing members to upgrade to higher membership tiers; coordinating with external circulation consultant (PWX Solutions) on campaigns to drive member acquisition and churn prevention; developing and executing campaigns utilizing P&W’s online, social, e-mail, and print outlets to promote classes, programs, events, editorial products, and awards; managing Constant Contact database; producing the Weekly Update newsletter and growing circulation (currently 150K+); producing periodic e-blasts to drive traffic to pw.org, market programs, and convert website visitors and newsletter readers into members; guiding development of P&W’s social media strategy; stewarding P&W’s long-standing and widely respected brand; coordinating P&W’s participation in conferences and festivals; utilizing data analytics to inform strategy development and target improvements across e-mail, social, and web; staying informed about trends in digital marketing, social media, and online communities to ensure that P&W is prepared to meet writers’ changing needs and expectations; and more.
This is a paid, full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $75,000. P&W offers a hybrid work environment, with potential to work from home several days per week; however, candidates must be available to work in the office two days per week and additionally as needed. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter as DOCX or PDF attachments to Executive Director Melissa Ford Gradel at [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Marketing.”
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
Unwoven Literary & Arts Magazine is currently seeking applicants to its Digital Marketing Internship.
The Marketing Intern is responsible for supporting the creation of content for social media and monthly newsletters to grow brand visibility and community engagement; helping develop promotional content for virtual and/or local Chicago events, including digital campaigns, attendee tracking, and material preparation; conducting research on best practices within the industry; and analyzing data to evaluate marketing effectiveness. The intern will also leave with one polished project of their choice for their portfolio that will be presented to and approved by the founders of Unwoven. They should be organized, self-motivated, passionate about the arts, comfortable in remote work environments, and align with Unwoven’s mission.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per week. It can be remote or based in Chicago, Illinois. Interested applicants should submit a resume and short cover letter of no more than one page that details their current career learning objectives, why they wish to work for Unwoven, and the topic of the project they wish to pursue to Marketing Manager Annalise Nassani at [email protected] by May 5.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
EcoTheo Review is currently seeking a volunteer Visual Arts Editor, volunteer Digital Community Coordinator, and volunteer Web Editor.
The Visual Arts Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to ongoing calls for visual arts submissions via CaFE and Submittable, seeking out and curating artists for print and online publication, providing editorial guidance and technical standards for print and online optimization, consulting with editors on magazine goals, promoting visual arts content through social media, and representing the magazine at events when feasible. The editor should have a strong background in contemporary visual arts, editorial or curatorial experience, and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Familiarity with Submittable or CaFE is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 2 to 4 hours of work per week (potentially more during open submission periods).
The Digital Community Coordinator is responsible for sharing new work across Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and X; coordinating with the Web Editor and Layout Designer to create cohesive visual assets for social feeds; crafting copy that adheres to the magazine’s style guide; developing high-engagement content, such as spotlight series on archive work and visual-poetic pairings; and promoting the EcoTheo Collective’s events, including LOGOS readings and the Wonder festival. The editor should have an artistic eye for digital media, experience with contemporary formats (Reels, Carousels, etc.), and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Familiarity with literary or arts-based communities on platforms like Bluesky and X is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per month.
The Web Editor is responsible for regularly publishing poetry, prose, and visual art to the website via Squarespace; curating the home-page layout to reflect seasonal and thematic shifts; maintaining the organization’s event calendar; creating graphics for various web pages; and collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and Social Media Coordinator to ensure a consistent narrative thread across all digital platforms. The editor should have strong web design skills, proficiency in Squarespace or similar builders, and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week.
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Crystal Oliver at [email protected].
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid
Unwoven Literary & Arts Magazine is currently seeking Workshop Leaders for Poetry and Fiction.
Workshop Leaders are responsible for facilitating workshops by offering detailed written feedback for each attendee’s weekly submission, selecting weekly readings to lead craft-based discussions, organizing generative writing exercises, and holding professionalization workshops centered on revision practices and submissions. Leaders should have an MFA in Creative Writing (or expected by Spring 2026) and experience leading a creative writing workshop. They should also have a full book-length work published or established publication history in literary arts magazines. Experience teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.
Workshop leaders will be compensated with 45% of the profit brought in for each class led. Interested applicants should submit a resume, creative writing sample, and statement of teaching philosophy via Submittable by May 1.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
Another Chicago Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Fiction Editor and volunteer Grant Writer.
The Fiction Editor is responsible for managing a small team of readers who review submissions, provide feedback, and send timely responses; helping select fiction for publication; and helping screen and onboard readers as needed. The editor should have prior experience as an editor at a literary magazine, be highly communicative, and be familiar with a wide range of contemporary short fiction styles and techniques. Candidates with a publication history, such as a novel, a short story collection, or multiple publications in reputable literary magazines, are preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 15 to 30 hours of work per month. Interested applicants should submit a resume via Submittable by May 1.
The Grant Writer is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals to support the magazine’s operations and growth, and working closely with the Executive Editor to develop fundraising strategies and track submissions and deadlines. The grant writer should have a proven track record of securing grants, have strong writing and organizational skills, and be highly communicative and detail-oriented. Experience with literary organizations or publishing is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 15 to 25 hours of work per month. Interested applicants should submit a resume via Submittable by May 1.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking applicants to its two Editorial Internships.
The Editorial Intern for Sundress Publications may be responsible for writing press releases, conducting interviews with Sundress authors, reviewing newly released books, composing blog posts and promotional emails, proofreading manuscripts, assembling press kits, writing copy, collating editorial data, conducting research, managing spreadsheets, and assisting with social media. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires up to 10 hours of work per week. The internship runs from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Google Forms by May 25. Applicants with social media experience or who would like to gain social media experience should make a note in their cover letter.
The Editorial Intern for Sundress Academy for the Arts is responsible for writing press releases, composing blogs, creating promotional graphics, proofreading, working with social media (Facebook, WordPress, etc.), collating editorial and residency data, conducting research, and more. This is a volunteer position based in the greater Knoxville, Tennessee, area that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. The internship runs from July 1 to December 31, 2026. Interested applicants should email a resume and brief cover letter to Staff Director Rachel Mekdeci at [email protected] by June 1.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Slant’d is currently seeking volunteer Layout Designers (Lit Mag) as well as a volunteer Development Associate, volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, volunteer Creative Producer, volunteer Fulfillment Coordinator, and volunteer Partnerships Manager.
Layout Designers are responsible for overseeing the full layout design of 2 to 3 stories from start to finish, serving as the main liaison between assigned artists and the art director, and more. Learn more.
The Development Associate is responsible for supporting Slant’d’s fundraising efforts across the areas of grants, individual giving, corporate funding, and team fundraising. Learn more.
The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, tracking, and driving the execution of Slant’d’s annual recruitment and onboarding cycle, in partnership with hiring managers. Learn more.
The Creative Producer is responsible for keeping Slant’d’s publishing work moving across both the literary magazine and its growing books program and helping keep editors, artists, and contributors on track as they bring each project to life. Learn more.
The Fulfillment Coordinator is responsible for owning the physical side of Slant’d’s operations and making sure that publications, merchandise, and thank-you gifts get to the right people at the right time. Learn more.
The Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving the success and sustainability of Slant’d’s programs by fostering strategic partnerships with AAPI organizations, brands, and sponsors. Learn more.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Hours are flexible depending on the role and candidate’s availability. Candidates should be mission-aligned individuals who are eager to use their creativity for good, whether they are a seasoned professional or someone looking to tap into skills not utilized in their day job. Deep experience in publishing is not required—just a willingness to learn, contribute to a collective effort, and grow alongside a kind, community-driven team. Interested applicants should submit a resume and application via Google Forms.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Pangyrus is currently seeking a volunteer Engagement Editor, volunteer Managing Editor for Publications, and volunteer Assistant Managing Editor.
The Engagement Editor is responsible for helping grow Pangyrus’s subscriber base; getting print publications in more hands; increasing readership online; engaging readers more actively through events; and working with the Editor in Chief and others to help develop and execute strategies, with the broad mandate of enriching Pangyrus as a place for greater connection and conversation. This position offers room for creative endeavors such as launching podcasts and craft-advice columns. The editor should be a whiz at social media and newsletters, be highly organized and responsive in organizing events, and have a friendly, responsive email presence.
The Managing Editor for Publications is responsible for working closely with the Editor in Chief and other editors to produce two print publications per year. This includes playing a leading role in the selection of pieces to be published; dreaming up themes and concepts for anthologies; and organizing editing, production, and publicity efforts. The editor should be highly organized; skilled at InDesign or equivalent software; have a strong sense of design; and strike a balance between the friendly, collaborative leadership style of a volunteer-driven organization and the perfectionism needed for print production.
The Assistant Managing Editor is responsible for working with the two editors above. Experience with events and/or podcasting is a huge plus.
These are volunteer positions that require no more than a handful of hours of work per week. However, for those open to bigger roles, negotiating a modest stipend may be possible. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter identifying which position they are interested in to [email protected].
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Rawhead is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor and volunteer Social Media Manager.
The Managing Editor is responsible for helping with the operational side of Rawhead, overseeing the production schedule, and ensuring all moving parts of the publication align. This role requires a high level of organization to coordinate between departments, manage deadlines, read submissions, and assist in guiding pieces from initial acceptance to final publication. The editor should be a logistical mastermind with a passion for art and literature.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for helping build the Rawhead community online by coordinating with assistants to create engaging content across digital platforms, highlighting published works, announcing calls for submissions, creating content, and interacting with followers to foster a vibrant literary and art community. The manager should be creative, digitally savvy, and know how to tell a story in a few characters or a single graphic.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 3 to 10 hours of work per week, depending on the stage of the publication cycle. Interested applicants should complete an application via Google Forms.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
The Adroit Journal is currently seeking volunteer Prose Readers and volunteer Translations Readers.
Prose Readers are responsible for reviewing submissions, which includes voting, providing comments, and participating in occasional discussions about pieces on the bubble. Readers get the first crack at all submissions in their specified genre, and are expected to review fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid submissions regularly and consistently. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3.5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit an Adroit Statement, writing sample, appreciation of craft essay, and optional resume via Submittable.
Translations Readers are responsible for reading, discussing, and voting on submissions of translated work; and attending monthly meetings, convened by the section editor. Readers need not be expert in multiple languages to apply, but they should be experienced readers who are passionate about language and story, who are willing to read across genres, and who are enthusiastic about literary translation as an art form. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 6 to 8 hours of work per month when the submissions portal is open. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest detailing their experiences as a writer, editor, and translator, if applicable; and what they would add to the journal’s literary and/or artistic community via Submittable.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking volunteer Submission Readers.
Submission Readers are responsible for assessing assigned poetry and/or creative nonfiction submissions. Readers should be self-starters, have an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary poetry and creative nonfiction landscape, have taken graduate level or upper undergraduate level coursework in those areas, and/or have experience editing/reading for a literary magazine or other small press. Familiarity with the Trio House Press list and aesthetics, as well as the ability to review 20+ manuscripts per week, is preferred.
This is a volunteer position, but readers will receive free and deeply discounted books as well as opportunities to gain experience in the workings of a small independent nonprofit press. Interested applicants should submit an application via Google Forms. Applications are open until April 30 or until filled.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Paid
HerStry is currently seeking a paid, part-time Director of Operations.
The Director of Operations is responsible for maintaining communication between HerStry and our member organization, the Babes Who Write, including sending member emails (including monthly member digest), updating member profiles, and helping conduct membership drives; regularly checking and maintaining HerStry’s general email inbox, making sure communications are not missed; working closely with HerStry’s Editor-in-Chief/Founder to create a marketing plan for HerStry and execute marketing materials; maintaining the website; and more. They should have a degree in English, journalism, marketing, communication or similar experience and have done previous work with membership groups. They should also be well versed in Squarespace, SEO, and website copy; have the ability to work independently and take the lead on projects without having to explicitly be told or managed; have a passion for women, nonbinary folks, and being part of the revolution; and be flexible as the organization transitions to a larger team.
This is a part-time contract position that requires no more than 25 hours of work per month, with the option for additional hours if funds allow. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 1. Learn more.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 2026 online programs.
Workshop Proposals should have a focus in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, reading, and/or the writing life (craft/publishing). Proposals can be on any topic but the magazine is especially interested in workshops on the lyrical essay, writing sex, novel writing, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash nonfiction. Courses can be geared toward all levels or be focused on beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers. They should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 6-week, 7-week, 8-week, or 10-week sessions.
This is a remote position. Income will be split 50/50 between the teacher and HerStry. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the organization and submit their course proposal as well as relevant experience via the application form.
Paid (Hourly)
midnight & indigo is seeking applicants to the paid, contract position of Writing Instructor for its online writing program, which serves Black women writers of all experience levels.
The program is interested in course proposals from Writing Instructors based on short story writing; novel writing; essay writing; craft; specific genres, especially speculative; editing; workshopping; analysis and discussion of books by Black and POC writers; and more. Classes must focus on craft, with the intention to help writers become more confident, skilled, and effective in their prose. They should include a combination of lecture/instruction, writing exercises, and in-class discussions. Courses should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from 90 minutes to 3 hours each.
The program is open to instructors with a wide range of teaching, writing, and experience levels. This is a remote, paid position with a per-hour pay scale that will be determined based on instructor experience, course curriculum, and time commitment. Interested applicants should submit their course proposal and relevant experience via Submittable. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a formal course proposal and participate in a truncated mock class as a component of the interview process.
