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 DECEMBER 2024
Paid (Hourly)
Waywiser Books is currently seeking a paid, contract Project Manager.
The Project Manager is responsible for helping transition Waywiser Press, home of the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, to its 501(c)(3) nonprofit successor, Waywiser Books; performing proactive coordination and publicity of fundraising efforts; conducting research of storage and fulfillment for inventory, as well as research of printing, design, and publicity; performing data entry and website building/maintenance; conducting day-to-day communications; and more. The manager should have prior administrative experience. Experience specifically in arts administration and experience using crowdfunding platforms is also preferred.
This is a remote, limited-term position that requires 20 hours of work per month and pays $20 per hour. Interested applicants should email a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to [email protected] by February 1.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Volunteer
Wallstrait is currently seeking remote, volunteer Readers.
Readers are responsible for reading assigned material quickly and efficiently and providing thorough and thoughtful feedback. They should have a love for short fiction and the ability to thrive in a team environment. The ideal candidate will also have a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field and some experience with an academic or literary journal.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 4 to 6 hours of work per week. All work is completed via Submittable, Slack, and email. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter via Submittable by January 3. Resumes are optional.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Volunteer
The Writer’s Workout is currently seeking volunteer Interns for its 2025 Summer Internship program.
Interns are responsible for reading and critiquing approximately 15 short stories each week for The Writer’s Games writing competition; attending weekly submission discussions on Fridays and respectfully participating in open discussion with peers; creating a communications project about a writing topic; and completing two additional projects of choice, whether in blogging, editing, education, or another area.
These are remote, volunteer positions, but candidates may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. They require approximately 9 hours of work per week for 15 weeks. The internship will run from May 6, 2025, to August 16, 2025. Interested applicants should submit a resume and creative writing sample that shows an understanding of the key elements of fiction in a short story via The Writer’s Workout website by April 14.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Volunteer
Another Chicago Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for leading magazine operations; guiding decision-making with the executive committee; collaborating on developing the quarterly external newsletter; managing a small budget; seeking and applying for grants; managing the process for anthology submissions, including Best American Essays, Pushcart Prize, and others; helping interview staff candidates; supervising interns; occasionally reading submissions and posting content; copy editing and proofreading as needed; and more.
This is a volunteer position that will require approximately 20 hours of work per month. Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and three references via Submittable.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Paid (Salary)
The American Literary Translators Association is currently seeking a paid, full-time Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for performing grant writing, donor relations, and stewardship duties; working with staff to run fundraising campaigns; overseeing ALTA’s annual conference, virtual programming, mentorships, and awards as well as strategic initiatives and partnerships; overseeing budgeting as well as financial planning, reconciliation, and administration; motivating and leading a small, close team of professionals; managing the staff and all personnel needs, including HR queries and employee benefits; working closely with the President of the Board, facilitating communication, and attending Board meetings as well as committee meetings in an ex officio capacity; increasing ALTA’s public profile as a central player in the literary translation ecosystem; and more.
This is a full-time position that pays a salary of $75,000 to $85,000. It can be remote or based at the ALTA office in Tucson, Arizona, although the ability to work in the US and a minimum of 5 hours’ overlap with Mountain Time is required for remote candidates. Interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter addressed to the ALTA Search Committee to [email protected] with the subject line “Candidate Name – ALTA ED Search.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, though priority will be given to applications received by December 31.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is currently seeking a paid, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing/Poetry.
Depending on their expertise and passions, the Assistant/Associate Professor may be responsible for teaching a range of graduate and undergraduate creative writing courses, including workshops, craft-based literature courses, and courses in the publishing arts. They will also direct and read MFA theses, mentor graduate teaching assistants, and serve on departmental and university committees, joining a nationally recognized department that houses both a BFA and an MFA in Creative Writing, as well as graduate and undergraduate Certificates in Publishing.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position on a continuing 9-month appointment starting in August 2025. Applicants should have a terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA, PhD) or closely related field; at least one book of poetry of literary merit from a national press; and demonstrated, sustained excellence in teaching poetry writing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise, which may include experience working and teaching in the publishing arts and more. Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, writing sample, combined unofficial graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy, teacher evaluations, and three professional references via the University of North Carolina’s employment website by December 9.
POSTED DECEMBER 2024
Paid (Hourly)
The Feminist Press is currently seeking two paid, part-time Apprentices for its Spring 2025 Apprenticeship Program.
Apprentices are responsible for performing general office management and mailing duties, including galley and finished book mailing, website order fulfillment, processing incoming shipments, supporting with inventory management, organization of in-office storage and supplies, and other hands-on projects; providing on-site support at select author events, book fairs, and festivals; proofreading forthcoming manuscripts and other office collateral and tracking changes; assisting in the creation of social media content including graphics and product photos; preparing award applications; drafting marketing copy, including press releases, galley letters, and reading group guides; and more.
This is a part-time, hybrid position that requires 18 hours of work over 3 days per week and pays $16.50 per hour. It requires one to two days per week of work at the Feminist Press office in Manhattan, New York. The program begins in mid-February and runs through June. Interested applicants should email a resume, names and contact information for two references, and cover letter explaining why they’d like to work at the Feminist Press to [email protected] by January 3.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2024
Volunteer
Cider Press Review is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor and a volunteer Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher.
The Managing Editor is responsible for coordinating the Editorial team, managing submission workflow, reading and evaluating poetry submissions to the annual journal, evaluating book review submissions, reading manuscript submissions and helping choose winners for CPR’s two annual book award contests, proofreading each manuscript in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style, and acting as the single point of contact for award winners to ensure the publication process runs smoothly on both ends. The editor should have extensive knowledge of contemporary poetry, some experience with journal publication, exceptional proofreading skills, contacts among contemporary writers, and excellent people skills. No advanced technical skills related to book production or computer programming are required. This is a part-time, volunteer position, though there is a possibility of a small stipend in future. Interested applicants should email a cover letter detailing their interest and relevant experience to [email protected].
The Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher is responsible for helping run CPR’s poetry journal, its two annual book award contests, its website, and its ongoing project of digitizing the journal’s back issues. The ideal candidate would combine a commitment to excellence in poetic craft, experience establishing cordial relations with a wide range of authors without sacrificing the press’s own requirements, experience handling book orders from authors and bookstores, and the work ethic necessary to coordinate a small group of readers (and recruit others) to peer review near-constant submissions for the journal and book awards. Experience managing a nonprofit press is a plus, but not required. This position is part of CPR’s long-term succession plan, so the ideal candidate will be interested in assuming ownership of the press in future. Successful candidates will begin reading for the journal in January 2025, and assume Editor-in-Chief duties for the journal, website, and book awards under Founding Editor Caron Andregg’s guidance in April 2025. Interested applicants should email a resume/CV and letter of interest to [email protected].
These are remote, volunteer positions for which editors can live and work anywhere provided they have reliable internet access and sufficient computer skills.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2024
Volunteer
Dulcet Literary Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Associate Editor and a volunteer Marketing Manager.
The Associate Editor is responsible for working with prose and poetry, completing both macro and micro editing tasks, and producing interviews with writers and artists. The editor should be detail-oriented and have a strong background in writing, editing, and/or publishing.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for using Dulcet’s social media channels, newsletters, and trade partnerships to drive readership and engagement; conducting promotional campaigns; applying for and submitting to industry awards; researching conferences and festivals; and making sure the website is up to date. The manager should be detail-oriented and have a strong background in marketing, writing, editing, and/or publishing.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require 5 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
POSTED NOVEMBER 2024
Paid (Salary)
Orion Magazineis currently seeking a paid, full-time Publisher and a paid, contract Interim Director of Development and Communications.
The Publisher is responsible for overseeing short- and long-term strategies toward financial and operational sustainability in partnership with the Chief of Finance, Operations, People and Culture and the Board Finance Committee; leading an inclusive and collaborative process to maintain and grow the business model that encompasses circulation, marketing, branding, fund development, and merchandising; overseeing and collaborating with the Editor in Chief on direction of magazine content; maintaining an effective team by providing guidance, coaching, and accountability; fostering a workplace dedicated to excellence, human agency, creativity, and professional and personal regard; supporting the interim Director of Development and Communications in fundraising strategy and execution; conceiving and organizing events that publicize the magazine, drive fundraising, and support Orion’s strategic goals; cultivating impactful working relationships and collaborations with community groups, funders, and other organizations; actively engaging Orion’s board of directors in supporting the organization and mission; and more. This is a full-time position based within driving distance of Northampton, Massachusetts. It pays a salary of $100,000. Interested applicants should submit a resume and thoughtful letter of interest to the board chair at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, though priority will be given to applications received by December 2.
The Interim Director of Development and Communications is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating all fundraising efforts to increase the organization’s support from foundations, corporations, and individuals; overseeing the planning of Orion’s annual virtual gala; managing two full-time staff members, the Philanthropic Strategist and the Stakeholder Engagement Manager; deeply engaging current individual major donors and program officers at foundations; leading Orion’s grant writing and working with the Interim Executive Director on strengthening stewardship efforts for major donors; identifying and cultivating new major donors and corporate funders; developing and managing a marketing and outreach strategy; and more. This is a remote, contract position that pays $50,000 FTE for a 6-month term. The Director will be eligible to apply for the full-time permanent position within 6 to 12 months. Interested applicants should submit a resume, 3 references, a writing sample reflective of their development work, and a cover letter describing why working with Orion is a good fit for them and the minimum amount of hours they plan to dedicate to this role per week via Google form.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2024
Paid (Salary)
Feminist Press is currently seeking a paid, full-time Publicity and Events Coordinator.
The Publicity and Events Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing publicity campaigns for 12 to 15 frontlist titles and authors annually; cultivating and maintaining relationships with contacts across print, digital, and podcast/radio media, independent bookstores, and independent publishers; writing and distributing press releases and media pitches; managing organized internal media databases and tracking publicity hits; collaborating with marketing and editorial teams on vision and execution of publicity, events, and marketing initiatives; curating and planning FP literary events programming; attending local FP book launches in New York City and representing the Press in a professional and positive manner at 2 to 3 annual conferences and festivals; overseeing events budget and communicating details with both internal and external stakeholders; maintaining internal records and databases of events for grants reporting; overseeing publicity- and events-related mailings; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires at least two days per week of work at the Feminist Press office in Manhattan, New York. It pays a salary of $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter including salary requirements, and one writing sample (preferably a press release) as PDFs to [email protected] with the subject line “Publicity and Events Coordinator – Your Full Name”.
POSTED OCTOBER 2024
Volunteer
Contra Mundum Press is currently seeking a volunteer Future of Kulchur Fundraising Intern or Assistant.
The Fundraising Intern or Assistant is responsible for further developing the Future of Kulchur cultural initiative; attempting to secure donations or funds from alternative sources, including petitioning businesses or individuals in exchange for tax deductions; utilizing grant writing skills when applicable to secure funding; managing and enhancing Contra Mundum’s presence on Patreon and elsewhere; contributing to strong written copy for Patreon and translating this into content for social media platforms; and more. The candidate should have a keen interest in independent literature and the publishing industry as well as previous experience in grassroots fundraising.
This is a volunteer position that will require approximately 1 to 3 hours of work per week. Candidates will receive 3 free Contra Mundum books and may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. Candidates may be based in New York or remotely. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Fundraising Volunteer Assistant / Intern Application” in the subject line.
POSTED OCTOBER 2024
Volunteer
Oyster River Pages is currently seeking a Development Coordinator and a Communications Coordinator.
The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the growth of ORP’s fundraising efforts; researching and identifying prospective funding sources; assisting with the preparation and writing of documents for submission, including proofreading, editing, submitting, and follow-up; and more. This is a 12-month position with the availability of extension that will require approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per month. Learn more and apply by December 15.
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for promoting ORP’s programs and publications through regular social media (Facebook and Instagram) and periodic email blasts (MailChimp), managing the content and publication schedule for ORP’s Contributor Showcase, creating graphics, researching popular hashtags and crafting messages to expand awareness of ORP, and more. This position will require approximately 4 to 5 hours of work per week. Learn more and apply by December 15.
These are both remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should submit the required application materials for each position via Submittable by the required deadline.
POSTED OCTOBER 2024
Paid (Salary)
Haymarket Books is currently seeking a paid, full-time Production Coordinator.
The Production Coordinator is responsible for participating in seasonal planning to coordinate with acquiring, managing, and production editors to establish transmittal deadlines; creating and maintaining timelines on multiple projects to keep all colleagues informed of each title’s progress; compiling and comparing printer estimates to reserve press time and ensure accurate and high-quality specifications; arranging synchronized initial print-runs in North America and the UK; coordinating with colleagues to set and follow through on advance copy printing and final printing deadlines; coordinating preflighting and QC checks by production artists and sending files to press; communicating on shipping and logistics with printers, warehouse staff, and trade distributors; managing reprinting of previously published titles as well as reprints of academic monographs; managing additional formats of each title, including ebook, library editions and accessible formats; updating title metadata as production specifications change; and more.
This is a full-time position that pays a salary of $55,352 to 60,485, depending on experience. Remote candidates will be considered, especially those willing to relocate to Chicago within one year. Interested applicants should submit a resume and fill out an application via Google form by December 1.
POSTED OCTOBER 2024
Paid (Stipend)
Full Stop is currently seeking two Editorial Fellows for its paid Editorial Fellows Program.
Each Editorial Fellow will independently envision, commission, and edit an issue of the Full Stop Quarterly, with guidance from the Full Stop editorial collective on every step of the process. Each Fellow will receive a stipend of $1,250 and a budget to commission nonfiction essays and art. Proposals should be for imaginative projects that will investigate pressing questions about contemporary literature and culture; experiment with the forms that public literary criticism and engagement can take; and align with Full Stop’s core values of supporting the work of critics, small presses, and the aesthetically, linguistically, and socially marginalized communities of writers they represent.
This is a six-month fellowship that will require approximately 5 to 6 hours of work per week. Applicants should be curious, concerned, and excited about literary production and reception in our current moment, but need not have graduate school credentials or previous editing experience. Interested applicants should email a project proposal, bio, hypothetical table of contents, list of prospective contributors, and potential cover artist to [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2024
Volunteer
Five South is currently seeking a volunteer Deputy Editor and a volunteer Senior Nonfiction Editor.
The Deputy Editor is responsible for assisting in managing the day-to-day operations of Five South, ensuring timely publication, supporting the Editor-in-Chief in strategic planning, participating in the selection and editing process of submissions, managing communications with contributors, contributing to the development and implementation of editorial policies and strategies, and more. Learn more.
The Senior Nonfiction Editor is responsible for curating and editing a diverse range of essays, memoirs, and literary journalism; collaborating with the Nonfiction Editor to ensure a cohesive editorial strategy; staying informed about trends and developments in the nonfiction genre to bring fresh and relevant content ideas; mentoring and supporting junior editors and interns as needed; and more. Learn more.
These are both remote, volunteer positions. Due to time zone compatibility, applicants must be based in North America, South America, Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any additional required materials via the application form.
POSTED AUGUST 2024
Volunteer
The Common is currently seeking volunteer Readers.
Readers are responsible for reading and reviewing an average of 12 stories or essays per week, and quickly and thoroughly judging the literary merit of each submission and the rightness of its fit for The Common given its sense-of-place mission. They should be open-minded yet analytical; have demonstrated skill and experience in critical reading and comprehension; and be concise and articulate writers.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining why the position appeals to you and any relevant experience via The Common’s website.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Paris Review is currently seeking a paid, full-time Senior Editor.
The Senior Editor is responsible for working alongside the Editor in reading, selecting, and editing prose for the print magazine; ensuring that all submissions are given the time and thought they deserve, and that writers and agents are responded to in a timely manner; soliciting work from promising writers and gathering a diverse mix of exceptionally good prose for the magazine; coordinating the reading lists of the editorial team and managing the freelance readers; leading some editorial discussions; providing editorial support (e.g. top editing) to the Web Editors; helping the Editor with other editorial projects including the podcast, events, books, social media, and newsletters; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York City that pays a salary of $70,000 to $100,000 based on skills, training, and experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter describing your reading habits, literary tastes, and why you are suited to the role to [email protected], with the subject line “Senior Editor.”
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Hourly)
Poets House is seeking a paid Digital Archivist & Special Collections Associate.
The Digital Archivist & Special Collections Associate is responsible for developing strategies and processes for the accessioning, processing, and cataloging of both born-digital and digital assets derived from analog formats in the Special Collections; designing and implementing workflows, standards, and quality control measures for the digitization process; creating metadata and facilitating the organization, preservation, and accessibility of digital collections; assisting with planning for the integration of new tools or successive generations of emerging technologies, software, and media; assisting Library Director with managing the Library and Special Collections, including long-range planning, annual goal setting, policy and procedure development, and daily administration; fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for library users, providing assistance, guidance, and research support; and more.
This is an in-person position based in New York City that requires 40 hours of work per week and pays $36 per hour. It is a grant-funded temporary position and renewal of contract is dependent on fundraising. Interested applicants should email a resume to [email protected].
ROLLING
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 one-day, two-day, two-week, three-week, or four-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from ninety 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.
Volunteer
Lucky Jefferson is seeking remote, volunteer Guest Editors to generate visibility for Black voices and increased accessibility to Black & African American Literature through its digital zine Awake. Applicants should be BIPOC identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and our mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
