Jobs for Writers

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The VIDA Media & News team is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to join and help shape VIDA’s social media strategy. This is a big picture strategic, project management role that will work directly with the VIDA Media & News Director to help manage the team of Social Media volunteers—Instagram/Facebook volunteers and Twitter volunteer.

The VIDA Media & News team is looking for an Instagram & Facebook Volunteer to join the social media team. This volunteer will work with the Media & News Director and the Social Media Coordinator to determine the strategy and content for VIDA’s Instagram and Facebook accounts. This is an interactive role that will engage with the broader literary community through VIDA’s presence on Instagram and Facebook. Ideally, VIDA’s social media is a space to empower our online literary community, as opposed to a space just for marketing and promotion.

Mass Poetry, a nonprofit poetry organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced, contract grant writer with a passion for poetry. This part-time, contract role will require approximately 5–7 hours per week.

Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes connection and understanding. We harness the power of words to engage and empower diverse communities across our commonwealth. Our innovative programs spark dialogue, connection, and self-expression. We aim to build a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices.

The Department of English Literature at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank position in creative writing with a specialization in fiction; secondary expertise in fields including but not limited to creative nonfiction or poetry desirable but not required. Teaching load is 2/2. This position will start in August 2021.

Interning at Lucky Jefferson:

Editorial Interns receive hands-on practical experience in managing content for a small literary journal. Interns are encouraged to explore copy-editing, fact-checking, the creation of blog content, issue development, and the support of emerging writers.

Who we look for:

VIDA seeks determined, meticulous, and perceptive volunteers to assist with the VIDA BIPOC Survey, a new initiative intended to track racial inequities in literary publishing. Unlike the VIDA Gender Count, the BIPOC Survey will rely on self-reporting. The primary role of Survey Volunteers is to locate and record contact information (email addresses) for writers so that we may send them the BIPOC Survey.

We are looking for a COO (Chief Operating Officer) to oversee and grow all aspects of our iconic world-renowned bookstore. This includes developing and maintaining an overall strategic vision for the company that inspires a culture of exceptional customer service and continuous improvement. You will be the company's second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of the business. We need a passionate book-lover who has an active knowledge of the independent book selling industry.