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 NOVEMBER 2026
Paid (Salary)
Bookmobile is currently seeking a paid, full-time Digital Ecommerce Merchandising Manager.
The Digital Ecommerce Merchandising Manager is responsible for managing product creation and enrichment, onsite merchandising and recommendations, and ongoing optimization for the Shopify storefront; optimizing tactics on Amazon Seller Central; evaluating, proposing, launching, and managing new digital sales channels; designing and managing a program to make publisher customers active promoters of their own titles, resulting in a true affiliate partnership; monitoring sales of individual titles and categories across channels to identify which are gaining momentum, and build and execute plans to accelerate that momentum; developing the overall marketing plan for digital sales and reporting on performance; managing email marketing campaigns to drive engagement/retention and repurchase by customers over their lifecycle; interfacing directly with publishers on digital sales, marketing tactics and results, and partnering with them on gathering and optimizing metadata for their titles; managing metadata quality; and more.
This is a full-time position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that pays a salary of $45,000 to $60,000. Interested applicants should submit an application via Indeed.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2026
Volunteer
Oyster River Pages is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry & Schools Program Associate, a volunteer Visual Arts Editor, and a volunteer Creative Nonfiction Editor.
The Poetry & Schools Program Associate is responsible for assisting with the review of poetry submissions for ORP’s 10th annual issue, including voting on submissions, providing constructive feedback, and participating in regular online meetings with ORP’s poetry team; interviewing at least one Schools instructor for publication in ORP’s Soundings; participating in Schools workshops, classes, and meetups, providing administrative and technical support as needed; supporting communications and outreach efforts for Schools, including helping develop marketing campaigns for each class, creating and/or editing videos for social media and website, and building course registration pages; developing and implementing a Schools course of their own; and more.
This is a remote position that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per month and is volunteer with the exception of the Schools course the associate develops and teaches, for which they will receive 80% of total course fees, with the remaining 20% supporting ORP’s administrative costs. It is a 12-month appointment running from January through December 2027, with the possibility of extension. Interested applicants should submit their resume, contact information (email addresses and phone numbers) for three professional references, a 2- to 3-page poetry sample, and a 2- to 3-page prose sample (may be an excerpt of a longer piece) via Submittable by December 1.
The Visual Arts Editor is responsible for reviewing Visual Arts submissions (about 50 per year); responding to submitters with decline or acceptance letters in a timely and professional manner; working with the editorial team to design Visual Arts content pages, including uploading and formatting accepted submissions via Squarespace; reviewing uploaded content to check for errors, typos, extra spaces, etc.; communicating with authors of selected pieces to collect bios, photos, audio files, and Contributor Showcase responses; using social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to highlight authors, promote the journal, and connect with other literary/artistic organizations/communities; meeting online with ORP’s Editorial Team (about once every other month); and more.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per month. It is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of extension. Interested applicants should submit their resume, contact information for two references, and application via Submittable by November 30.
The Creative Nonfiction Editor is responsible for reviewing an average of 200 essays per year (in Submittable, with the submission season typically running January to May); communicating with authors regarding declines, acceptances, edits, or revisions (in Submittable/via email), in a timely and professional manner; editing and proofreading accepted essays; communicating with authors of selected pieces to collect bios, photos, audio files, and Contributor Showcase responses; choosing supplemental artwork, preparing an editor’s statement, etc. for the issue; working with the editorial team to design CNF content pages, including uploading and formatting accepted submissions via Squarespace; reviewing uploaded content to check for errors, typos, extra spaces, etc.; attending team meetings (via Google Meet, and typically held every other month) with other editors and staff to discuss vision, updates, and tasks; and more.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 20 to 30 hours of work per month. It is a 1-year appointment. Interested applicants should submit their resume, contact information for two references, and application via Submittable by December 1.
POSTED NOVEMBER 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] expressing their interest and any qualifications.
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Bellevue Literary Review is currently seeking applicants to its new Editorial Fellowship.
Fellows meet monthly with editors to review submissions, discuss craft, and learn how BLR implements its intensive approach to developmental editing across genres. Fellows also have the opportunity to sit in on editorial meetings and assist with editing pieces selected for publication. Through the Fellowship, participants gain insight into all aspects of literary magazine publishing, with exposure to the production, marketing, and programming that support BLR’s work as a nationally recognized literary arts organization. Fellows also receive individual mentoring on their own writing projects, learning how to apply the editing skills they’ve learned to their own practice and participating in a Q&A with publishing professionals. This yearlong mentorship program is designed to introduce writers to editorial pathways and support literary engagement and citizenship. Fellowships are available in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
This is a fully remote fellowship that will run from February 2027 through January 2028. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a 300- to 500-word writing sample responding to a BLR story, essay, or 1 to 2 poems of their choice via Google Forms by December 31.
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Readers and a volunteer Poetry Editor.
The Poetry Readers are responsible for reading and evaluating full-length poetry manuscripts, meeting response deadlines, voting alongside editors and providing written commentary, contributing to editorial discussions, and attending biweekly one-hour Zoom meetings. Poetry readers should have creative writing workshop experience (university or private); close reading skills and the ability to explain a manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses clearly and fairly; reliability and strong organizational skills; a collegial, open temperament and respect for differing views; a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and an instinct for poetry that is authentically human, carefully crafted, and takes risks. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires 5 to 7 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
The Poetry Editor is responsible for providing honest, generous line-editing and developmental feedback on full-length poetry manuscripts; helping select manuscripts for publication; collaborating with the editorial team and Publisher to select and refine work; and evaluating unagented submissions from the slush pile. The editor should have a strong background in contemporary poetry as an editor, writer, or teacher; alignment with Iron Oak Editions’s mission: risk-taking, philosophical work grounded in deep emotional truth; a collaborative, open temperament with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an MFA in Creative Writing and/or a strong publication history. This is a remote, volunteer position. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking volunteer Prose Readers and Poetry Readers.
Prose Readers and Poetry Readers are responsible for reading, commenting on, and voting on 10 to 15 submission packets each week; working alongside fellow readers and genre editors; applying the journal’s standards consistently; and attending biweekly one-hour Zoom meetings. The readers should have creative writing workshop experience (university or private); close reading skills and the ability to explain a piece’s strengths and weaknesses clearly and fairly; reliability and strong time management; a collegial, open temperament and respect for differing views; a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and an instinct for writing that is authentically human, carefully crafted, and takes risks.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires 5 to 7 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Melissa Goodnight at [email protected].
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Fahmidan Journal is currently seeking applicants to its Pauline L. Arthur Gen-Z and Writers 50+ Mentorship.
Mentees receive and take part in 8 group sessions, 2 individual 30-minute one-to-one sessions with Editor-in-Chief A. R. Arthur, 4 digital chapbooks, 2 reader feedbacks, 1 editorial feedback, and a limited-edition issue of Fahmidan Journal featuring the mentorship cohort. They will also meet and connect with members of the previous Fahmidan Mentorship cohort and receive opportunities to develop work, exchange ideas, receive feedback, and build connections within the wider Fahmidan literary community.
The mentorship runs from December 1, 2026, through April 5, 2027. It is open to writers who are members of Gen-Z (born between 1997 and 2012) or over 50 years of age, who have not yet published a full-length book, and who are not currently enrolled in an MFA program. Applicants must be over 18 years of age. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Submittable by November 19.
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Tough Poets Review is currently seeking a volunteer Digital Designer.
The Digital Designer is responsible for designing Instagram slides and carousels to promote the journal, its contributors, upcoming events, and other publishing projects; assisting with journal page layout; and working closely with the editorial team to develop engaging visual content and contribute to the design and promotion of the journal. The designer should be someone with an eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in independent literary publishing. This position is especially well-suited to students and those early in their design careers. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Canva is helpful, along with a strong sense of typography and layout. An interest in contemporary literature, independent publishing, and experimental art and writing is a plus.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should send a brief note describing their background, interests, and relevant experience as well as samples of their work or a link to their portfolio to [email protected].
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Another Chicago Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Review Editor.
The Poetry Review Editor is responsible for soliciting and accepting poetry reviews. The ideal candidate will have the ability to help poetry reviewers write for a general audience. Candidates should have or be working towards an MFA or have prior experience reading for a literary magazine and/or participating in creative writing workshops. They should be highly communicative and familiar with a wide range of contemporary poetry styles and techniques.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 4 to 5 hours per week. Chicago-based candidates are preferred, though not required. Interested applicants should apply via Tally by November 30.
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking Memoir/CNF Submission Readers.
Memoir/CNF Submission Readers are responsible for assessing manuscripts submitted to the Aurora Polaris contest. Readers should be self-starters, with an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary creative nonfiction landscape, have taken coursework in creative writing, and/or have experience editing/reading for a literary magazine or other press. Familiarity with the Trio House Press list and aesthetics is preferred.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google Forms by December 15.
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Contra Mundum Press is currently seeking a Publicity and Marketing Intern.
The Publicity and Marketing Intern is responsible for handling publicity and marketing work, including sending out press releases for publications, developing alliances with editors and others (bookstores, libraries, etc.), securing book reviews and author interviews, staging events when possible, and using social media and other outlets to promote the press. Other responsibilities may include creating a line of merchandise and enlisting subscribers to the press, as well as further developing its Future of Kulchur program. The ultimate aim is to raise the global visibility of the press, expand its readership and social media base, and increase sales. The intern should develop knowledge of the vision of the press and have general familiarity with its publications. They should also be self-reliant, inventive, and energetic.
This is a part-time, volunteer, remote position that will run for at least 6 months. Interested applicants should email a CV and letter of interest to [email protected].
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Paid (Salary)
Woodland Pattern is currently seeking a paid, full-time Book Center Director.
The Book Center Director is responsible for promoting and supporting Woodland Pattern’s mission through the ongoing care and development of its unique collections of poetry and small-press literature; serving as the primary curator and caretaker of the book center and libraries; leading book center volunteers, interns, and fellows; managing inventory and the online store; stewarding financial accounts related to the book center; contributing to Woodland Pattern’s collective environment and collaborative projects; and more.
This is a full-time position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that pays a salary of $50,000 with opportunity for advancement. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via Submittable by November 30. Please also submit two letters of reference to [email protected].
POSTED OCTOBER 2026
Volunteer
Solstice Literary Magazine is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Readers.
Poetry Readers are responsible for being the first readers of all poetry submissions for each issue; reading and evaluating submitted pieces; and making their recommendations on publication to the Poetry Editor. There are opportunities for other roles and involvement at the Poetry Editor’s discretion.
This is a volunteer position. Boston-based candidates are preferred, but readers can be remote and in any location. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google Forms.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Paid (Salary)
Tupelo Press is currently seeking a full-time Publisher & Executive Director.
The Publisher & Executive Director is responsible for leading and developing Tupelo’s staff and organizational culture; helping shape and ultimately leading publishing strategy and the architecture of the list; working with staff and authors well in advance of publication to develop memorable positioning, author narratives, readings, events, partnerships, and other opportunities for each book; analyzing title, seasonal, and backlist sales performance and associated expenses and using that information to improve publishing decisions; overseeing budgets, cash planning, resource allocation, and organizational sustainability; cultivating donors, foundations, and institutional partners and materially expanding Tupelo’s contributed revenue; articulating and leading Tupelo’s next strategic chapter; and more.
Founder and Publisher Jeffrey Levine will transition out of executive leadership through a carefully planned, approximately two-year succession period. The successful candidate will assume substantial authority from the beginning and progressively take responsibility for the leadership and direction of the Press. The Press is not searching for a second founder, nor for someone to preserve Tupelo in amber. It seeks an accomplished, intellectually serious publishing leader who combines executive authority and judgment, literary intelligence, publishing and commercial fluency, financial discipline, managerial maturity, persuasive presence, fundraising ability, and an entrepreneurial appetite for what Tupelo might become next. The Publisher should bring at least 8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in book publishing or a closely related literary organization, including meaningful senior-level responsibility. Direct experience in book publishing is strongly preferred.
This is a full-time position that pays a base salary of $73,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. It can be based on-site in North Adams, Massachusetts, or remote. Interested applicants should email a resume or CV and a letter sharing something that cannot be learned from their resume to [email protected].
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Paid (Salary)
Oxford American is currently seeking a paid, full-time Executive Director and a paid, full-time Editor.
The Executive Director is responsible for setting organizational strategy and annual goals with the Board; supervising the Editor, Advertising Director, and business staff; partnering with the Editor on the Southern Music Issue, the digital production calendar, and literary events; leading retail and merchandise strategy, from artist collaborations to e-commerce; overseeing corporate sponsorship, subscriptions, newsstand, retail, and events revenue; directing advertising team to set advertising goals, packages, and pricing, and approving ad contractors and commissions; designing marketing that grows subscribers, donors, and retail customers, with email as the primary channel; managing revenue systems, including e-commerce, email, subscriber management, CRM, and analytics; managing fulfillment, production, and other vendor relationships; recommending the annual budget for Board approval, and maintaining monthly financials and a rolling cash flow forecast; owning major contributed income opportunities: foundation and government grants, individual and board giving, and year-end campaigns; cultivating major donors and institutional funders, and soliciting major gifts; collaborating with Editor on grant applications, funder relationships, and reporting; and more. This is a full-time position based in central Arkansas that pays an annual salary of $85,000. Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest and suitability for the role to [email protected] with “Executive Director” in the subject line.
The Editor is responsible for leading the magazine in print and online; planning and editing every print issue: assigning and editing stories, proofing pages, and collaborating with the art director on art and layouts; setting the direction for digital-only stories published on the OA’s website, and assigning and editing that work; planning the print and digital editorial calendars so each strengthens the other; recruiting new voices and deepening relationships with established writers; overseeing the OA’s website and special publishing projects such as anthologies and anniversary issues; ensuring editorial plans are conveyed across departments to support the work of the Executive Director, Ad Director, and retail initiatives; managing the editorial staff and all editorial freelancers and contractors, including writers, art team, and copy editor; planning and managing the editorial budget with the Executive Director; mentoring interns through feedback, guidance, and letters of recommendation; planning an annual editorial retreat and events; representing the magazine at events, fundraisers, panels, conferences, book festivals, and in the media; cultivating relationships with donors and foundations, soliciting major gifts, and supporting grant writing; and more. This is a full-time position based in central Arkansas that pays an annual salary of $78,000. Interested applicants should email a resume; cover letter detailing their interest and suitability for the role; and 2 to 3 examples of work they’ve edited, including at least one piece published online, to [email protected] with “Editor” in the subject line.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking volunteer Novel Submission Readers.
Novel Submission Readers are responsible for assessing manuscripts submitted to the new Agate Award for the Novel contest. Readers should be self-starters, with an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary fiction landscape, have taken coursework in creative writing/fiction, and/or have experience editing/reading for a literary magazine or other press. Familiarity with the Trio House Press list and aesthetics is preferred. These are volunteer positions that require approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google Forms by November 15.
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.
