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 JULY 2026
Paid (Salary)
World Poetry Books is currently seeking a paid, part-time Marketing Assistant and Fulfillment Manager.
The Marketing Assistant and Fulfillment Manager is responsible for order fulfillment, including packing and shipping direct orders (website sales), monitoring email for customer service issues, and dealing with returned mail; subscription fulfillment, including packing and shipping 4 subscription mailings annually; promotional mailings, including monitoring and fulfilling mailing requests spreadsheet weekly, packing and shipping several batched review-copy and complimentary mailings annually, and intermittently shipping books for award submissions, donations, blurber copies, or other complimentary copies as needed; inventory management, including a quarterly physical inventory and maintenance of internal inventory spreadsheet for stock at other warehouses; studio upkeep, including keeping stock and bookshelves tidy, restocking books, and purchasing mailing supplies; and more.
This is an in-person, part-time position based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per week and pays a salary of $13,000 per year, negotiable depending on experience. The schedule is flexible, but applicants must be able to commit to 1 regular day per week. They should also be available on occasional nights and weekends for events and book fairs (typically once per month). Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter in one PDF to [email protected] by July 17.
POSTED JULY 2026
Paid (Stipend)
World Poetry Books is currently seeking applicants to its 2026-2027 Publishing Fellowship.
Fellows will contribute to the editorial process, fundraising and publicity activities, and day-to-day operations of the organization. They will gain experience in the work of sustaining a small nonprofit publisher by assisting in studio up-keep, supporting development initiatives and publicity campaigns, representing the press at events and bookfairs, and assisting with other organizational projects, including subscription and publicity mailings. Editorial responsibilities may include evaluating book proposals, participating in editorial meetings, and copy-editing and proofreading manuscripts in various stages of completion.
These are part-time positions that require at least 2 days of work per week and pay a stipend of $275 per month. Fellows are required to work at least 1 day per week from World Poetry’s studio in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. They should also be available on occasional nights and weekends for events and book fairs (typically once per month). The fellowship is offered in two terms: Term 1 will run from early September 2026 to early August 2027, and Term 2 will run from mid-January 2027 to mid-December 2027. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter in one PDF to [email protected] by July 17. They should indicate in their application which fellowship term they’re interested in.
POSTED JULY 2026
Volunteer
Bicoastal Review is currently seeking volunteer Readers/Editorial Interns.
Readers/Editorial Interns are responsible for writing critically and analytically about poetry along with nonfiction and visual art. Readers are also encouraged to interview writers, write book reviews, explore design opportunities, help work on print issues, and/or engage with similar special projects depending on their interests. They should reside in the US, be enrolled in or hold a degree in English or Creative Writing, and have excellent digital communication skills.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should read the journal and submission guidelines, then email a very brief cover letter and a poetry critique sample to [email protected].
POSTED JULY 2026
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking a volunteer Reading Coordinator for Poets in Pajamas, its online reading series.
The Reading Coordinator is responsible for curating and leading the monthly online reading series. This includes working on press releases, graphics, communications with readers, editorial curation, and engaging with readers during events. The coordinator should have a passion for poetry and making poetry readings comfortable and accessible to all. They should also have experience with Zoom, Canva, and the Google Suite; strong written communication skills; and knowledge of contemporary literature. Experience with WordPress is a plus.
This is a remote, volunteer position. Readings take place at 7 p.m. ET on the third Sunday of each month. Interested applicants should email a CV and a brief cover letter detailing their interest in the position to Hiring Manager Katie Collins at [email protected] by July 10.
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
Another Chicago Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Assistant Managing Editor and a volunteer Grant Writer.
The Assistant Managing Editor is responsible for attending weekly Operations Team meetings, monthly ACM team meetings, and monthly Genre Editor meetings; communicating with genre editors on weekly posting schedule; working closely with Editorial Team and making decisions regarding magazine operation; occasionally participating in interviews and/or onboarding of new staff; helping monitor ACM email; keeping track of and posting ACM updates to websites like CLMP and Idealist; updating the ACM website, making sure posts go live at the correct time/day; communicating with authors and making any edits necessary to posts; helping organize ACM’s presence at Printer’s Row Lit Fest and 2027 Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference; supporting day-to-day magazine operations; and more. The editor should have familiarity with literary magazines, strong attention to detail, the ability to adhere to a schedule, the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, demonstrated organizational skills, and an interest in publishing/writing/editing. This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. The position is remote, but candidates will preferably be located in Chicago. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Tally by July 17.
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 writer should have a proven track record of securing grants, 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 and cover letter via Tally by July 31.
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Editor and volunteer Prose Editor.
The Poetry Editor is responsible for reading and evaluating full-length poetry manuscripts from Iron Oak’s unagented slush pile and will have the opportunity to work closely with poets through developmental and line editing toward a finished book, help guide readers, contribute to shaping the press’s poetry list, and represent the press in the literary community. The editor should have deep knowledge of contemporary poetry, strong developmental and line-editing skills, and a collegial temperament suited to collaborative decision-making. A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential. An MFA in creative writing and/or a strong publication history is preferred.
The Prose Editor is responsible for evaluating incoming queries and sample excerpts, requesting and reading the full manuscripts that impress, and advocating for the books they believe in. They will have the opportunity to work closely with authors through developmental and line editing toward a finished manuscript, help guide the prose readers, help shape the press’s prose list, and represent the press in the literary community. The editor should have deep knowledge of contemporary prose, strong developmental and line-editing skills, and a collegial temperament suited to collaborative decision-making. A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential. An MFA in creative writing and/or a strong publication history is preferred.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should email a CV/resume and a brief statement of interest detailing why Iron Oak’s work and mission resonate with them and what they’d bring to the role to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking a volunteer Editor-in-Chief, volunteer Managing Editor, and volunteer Social Media Manager.
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for setting the journal’s editorial direction and standards; leading and supporting the editorial team (genre editors, associate editors, and readers); owning hiring and training; running the biweekly Editorial Board meeting; holding final say on what the journal publishes; and guiding each issue from selection through publication. The editor should have substantial editorial experience, deep literary knowledge across poetry and prose, strong leadership, and a genuine love of the journal’s distinctive aesthetic. An MFA in Creative Writing and/or a strong publication history is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position. Interested applicants should email a CV/resume and a brief statement of interest detailing why West Trade Review’s work resonates with them, what they’d bring to the role, how they’d shape the journal’s vision, and how they’d lead and support the team behind it to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
The Managing Editor is responsible for owning the production process: managing the editorial calendar and schedules, administering submissions and routing them to editors and readers, tracking pieces from acceptance through publication, coordinating copyediting and proofreading, and working with the design and web/social side to get each issue out on time and to standard. The editor should be exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with strong copyediting skills, and have experience in publishing or a comparable deadline-driven environment. A bachelor’s degree in English, publishing, communications, or equivalent experience is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position. Interested applicants should email a CV/resume and a brief statement of interest detailing why West Trade Review’s work resonates with them and what they’d bring to the role to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing and executing the journal’s social strategy, creating and scheduling platform-tailored content, writing in the journal’s literary voice, presenting the journal’s high-quality art and photography to best effect, engaging the journal’s online community, tracking performance to grow reach, and working closely with the Art Editor and the editorial team. The manager should pair a literary and visual sensibility with practical, analytical skill. A background in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent experience is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position. Interested applicants should email a CV/resume and a brief statement of interest detailing why West Trade Review’s work resonates with them and what they’d bring to the role to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
Purple Ink Press is currently seeking volunteer Student Interns and volunteer Prose and Poetry Readers.
Interns are responsible for reading submissions and voting on pieces for Purple Ink’s anthologies, helping proofread manuscripts to prepare them for publication, and following and sharing the press’s social media posts. Responsibilities may also include fulfilling requests for review copies, tracking information for contributors, communicating with contributors, helping organize and prepare for book fairs and conferences, and more. Interns should be dependable, passionate about writing and publishing, self-motivated, flexible, and excellent communicators. This is a volunteer position that must be part of an official college program. Interested applicants should email a resume, a statement about why they would like to work with Purple Ink Press, and names and contact information for two people who can provide recommendations to [email protected] with “Intern Applicant” in the subject line.
Readers are responsible for reading and voting on submissions consistently as well as attending biweekly Zoom meetings for more in-depth discussion. They should have creative writing workshop experience and an educational/professional background in creative writing. They should also be proactive and capable of meeting deadlines. This is a remote volunteer position that requires approximately 2.5 to 5 hours of work per week. All work is completed on Duosuma. Interested applicants should email a resume and writing sample to [email protected] with “Reader Applicant” in the subject line.
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
Rawhead: A Journal of Art and Literature is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor, volunteer Print Production Manager, and volunteer Readers.
The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Rawhead, ensuring editorial, production, and community efforts continue moving forward in a consistent and organized way. Responsibilities may include monitoring editorial workflow, coordinating with staff, helping onboard new team members, assisting with community programming, identifying areas where additional support is needed, and serving as a collaborative partner in shaping the journal’s future. The editor should have strong communication and organizational skills, a willingness to assist with submission reading and editorial decisions, and an interest in supporting both the journal’s immediate needs and long-term growth. Prior literary magazine experience is strongly preferred.
The Print Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Rawhead’s print and digital publication process, helping transform completed issues into professional print-ready and downloadable editions. This includes managing layouts, reviewing proofs, coordinating with printers and distribution platforms, maintaining design standards, and helping guide the journal’s long-term print publishing strategy. The manager should have experience with PDF-to-print formatting, digital publication design, production management, and quality control. They should also be equal parts detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about independent publishing.
Readers are responsible for helping identify the work that will shape future issues of Rawhead by reading and evaluating submissions in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid forms. This includes reviewing assigned submissions, casting editorial votes, participating in occasional discussions, and helping ensure every submission receives thoughtful consideration. Readers should have strong reading skills, curiosity, reliable communication, and a willingness to engage with a wide range of voices and styles. Prior literary magazine experience is welcome but not required.
These are all volunteer positions. Interested applicants should submit a CV/resume and completed application via Google Forms.
POSTED JUNE 2026
Volunteer
Tupelo Quarterly is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media Editor.
The Social Media Editor is responsible for preparing Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky posts as needed for upcoming submission deadlines, educational programs, announcements, and other topics as requested by Tupelo Quarterly’s team; and developing innovative campaigns of their own, which could highlight work from back issues, provide submission tips for upcoming open calls, or any number of writing-related topics. The editor should be motivated, enthusiastic about online publishing, and excited to familiarize themselves with TQ’s back issues. TQ’s team is eager to see the editor’s leadership and creativity in the role.
This is a volunteer position that requires no more than 5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a CV and letter of interest to Editor in Chief Kristina Marie Darling at [email protected].
POSTED JUNE 2026
Paid (Salary)
Poets & Writers is currently seeking a paid, full-time Programs & Partnerships Assistant.
The Programs & Partnerships Assistant is responsible for communicating with instructors, judges, participants, and applicants to ensure the smooth administration of classes, programs, regranting, and awards; maintaining grants management, class registration, and similar online portals; maintaining programs-related web pages on pw.org; providing technical support for online classes and events; providing technical assistance for grant seekers via e-mail and phone; tracking registrations and applications for classes, mini-grants, Get the Word Out, and awards; distributing, collecting, and tabulating participant surveys and/or other evaluation data; helping to facilitate award adjudication processes; generating reports as needed for internal stakeholders; coordinating with marketing staff as needed to promote programs; representing P&W at select events in the NYC metro area; managing the initiative to provide free subscriptions to Poets & Writers Magazine to high school students and teachers; researching potential partners; conducting outreach and securing partnerships; communicating and providing support to existing partners; collecting subscription recipient data and ensuring subscriptions are fulfilled; maintaining the initiative’s webpage and application materials; providing timely periodic reports on the number of students/teachers served; and more.
This is a full-time position based in New York City with a salary of $45,000. The assistant must be based in the New York City metro area and available to work in the office at least 2 days per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Jamie FitzGerald at [email protected] with “Program Assistant” in the subject line.
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.
