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 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
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 SEPTEMBER 2026
Paid (Hourly)
Orion magazine is currently seeking a paid, part-time Engagement and Operations Assistant.
The Engagement and Operations Assistant is responsible for managing reader/customer queries via email and phone; processing incoming subscriptions (mail, email and phone) and conducting data entry in WooCommerce and Salesforce; processing and performing data entry for incoming donations and supporting fundraising campaigns and donor acknowledgements in coordination with the development team; working with Database Manager and Business Manager to resolve data issues (such as discrepancies or duplications between online customer accounts and our database); troubleshooting problems with customer online accounts (WooCommerce/WordPress); assisting Database Manager with subscription renewal and gift subscription programs (direct mail and online/email); assisting Database Manager with newsstand and retail sales processing; assisting Business Manager with shipping magazines, books, and other merchandise; assisting with contributing writer/editor contracts; resolving address changes, assisting with billing updates, and processing payments; helping refine and improve customer experience on the website; assisting with external subscription marketing and communications; communicating with staff on subscriber/donor feedback; developing systems protocol manual after training period; and more.
This is a part-time, hybrid position that requires approximately 20 to 25 hours of work per week and pays $22 to $25 per hour. Preference will be given to candidates able to commute to and work in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, roughly 8 hours per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and one-page cover letter combined into a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line “Engagement and Operations Assistant.” Applicants should share why this role is right for them, and why they’re right for Orion. Preference will be given to applications received by October 10.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Volunteer
Ink & Ribbon Press is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Submission Reader and volunteer Contributing Writers.
The Poetry Submission Reader is responsible for reviewing incoming poetry manuscript and prize submissions and offering clear, considered assessments; flagging work that merits closer editorial attention; and helping ensure every submission receives a thoughtful read. The reader should have a solid grounding in the contemporary poetry landscape, an eye for craft, and a genuine appreciation for work that is unified and intentional rather than merely well-made line to line. Familiarity with Ink & Ribbon’s catalog and aesthetic is a plus. Current MFA students are welcome to apply. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 4 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a brief cover letter and a short writing or critique sample to [email protected].
Contributing Writers are responsible for writing original articles on poetic craft, close readings of individual poems or collections, or profiles of poets past and present, for publication in Ink & Ribbon’s Poetry Library. Writers should have a strong critical voice, a genuine interest in contemporary poetry, and the ability to write for a general audience of poetry readers and writers without sacrificing rigor. Familiarity with Ink & Ribbon’s catalog and aesthetic is a plus. Current MFA students are welcome to apply. This is a remote, volunteer position with flexible, self-paced commitment—typically one article per month, though this can be adjusted by mutual agreement. Interested applicants should email a brief note about their interests and a writing sample (published or unpublished) to [email protected].
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Paid (Salary)
The Center for the Art of Translation is currently seeking a paid, full-time People & Culture Director.
The People & Culture Director is responsible for setting and leading a cohesive people and culture strategy that advances the Center for the Art of Translation’s mission, values, and equity commitments; serving as a key member of CAT’s Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, structure, decision-making, and change management; partnering with CAT’s President and Department Directors to nurture leadership, team dynamics, and organizational health; aligning people systems with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning; partnering with the President to maintain a people-first culture grounded in radical authenticity, collaboration, principled struggle, and collective care; designing and implementing performance management frameworks and cycles to cultivate a culture of goal-setting, feedback, assessment, accountability, and corrective action; Lead, develop, and implement plans for HR matters; coordinating and overseeing all core HR functions; providing mentorship and guidance to CAT’s staff, fostering their growth and career advancement; and more.
This is a full-time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area that pays an annual salary of $107,000. The director must be available to work from CAT’s San Francisco office at least 2 to 3 days per week. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Airtable by October 9.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Submission Readers and volunteer Novel Submission Readers.
Poetry Submission Readers are responsible for assessing manuscripts submitted to the Trio Award and Louise Bogan Award contests. Readers should be self-starters, with an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary poetry landscape; have taken 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 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 October 15.
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.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Volunteer
Radon Journal is currently seeking a volunteer Production Editor and volunteer Marketing Editor.
The Production Editor is responsible for website design and maintenance, book formatting, cover design, working with Google Search Console, and utilizing an Ingram account to manage issue files and sales. The editor should have skill or familiarity with InDesign, EPUB coding, website design, and book formatting.
The Marketing Editor is responsible for working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, overseas distributors, and bookstores to widen the journal’s reach; conducting author interviews and issue retrospectives; and producing Substack dives into issue content. The editor should have decent Canva Pro skills as well as familiarity with social media platforms Bluesky, Instagram, and Discord and their respective audience cultures.
These are volunteer positions. Interested applicants should email [email protected] expressing their interest and any qualifications.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2026
Volunteer
The Dolomite Review is currently seeking a volunteer Digital Strategy & Branding Consultant.
The Digital Strategy & Branding Consultant is responsible for helping evaluate and strengthen the magazine’s website, social media presence, and overall visual identity as it grows. Over an initial 3-month project, they will assess the current website and recommend a new format and structure that can support future growth; develop a cohesive, sustainable social media strategy; and help establish a stronger brand identity, including recommendations for logos, alternate logo treatments, typography, visual assets, and social media templates. The consultant will work closely with the editorial team to develop practical strategies that strengthen the magazine’s brand; expand its readership; increase engagement; and better serve writers, readers, photographers, and the broader literary community. The consultant should have experience with website design or UX, social media strategy, branding, graphic design, or digital marketing. Experience with literary publishing, nonprofit organizations, or arts marketing is a plus, as is an interest in independent literature and Midwest voices.
This is a 3-month volunteer position with the possibility of an ongoing role focused on website maintenance, social media, and continued digital development. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
Oyster River Pages is currently seeking a volunteer Communications Coordinator.
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating a schedule of posts for the ORP social media channels to promote Contributor Showcase, new issues and opportunities, and ORP published content; creating graphics via Canva for social media posts; having a basic understanding of hashtags and other methods to increase reach and exposure; reporting Meta Insights statistics and MailChimp subscription numbers to the Managing Editor monthly; communicating with ORP team members via Slack in a reasonable and timely fashion; attending bimonthly virtual ORP team meetings via Google Meet; and more.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 16 to 20 hours of work per month. It is a 12-month appointment (November 2026 to October 2027) with the availability of an extension. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any pertinent work samples or links via Submittable by September 30. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for 1 to 2 references in their cover letters.
POSTED AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
Zoetic Press is currently seeking volunteer Poetry and Prose Readers.
Readers are responsible for reviewing submissions for the quarterly journal, NonBinary Review, and the press’s podcast, 4LPH4NUM3R1C. Readers should be critical yet open-minded to different styles, forms, and experimentation of language and theme, and willing to offer thoughtful, constructive feedback on submissions.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week, though this may increase to 5 to 10 hours in the weeks leading to publication. Readers must be able to commit to one full issue (7 weeks). Interested applicants should email a CV, writing sample, and cover letter to Editor-in-Chief ‘Semilore Kilaso at [email protected] with the subject line “[Your Name]/NBR.” Applicants should include their time zone, whether they want to work on a single issue or multiple issues, and one fun thing about them.
POSTED AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
Rawhead: A Journal of Art and Literature is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor, volunteer Grants and Fundraising Manager, volunteer Social Media Manager, volunteer Social Media Assistants, and volunteer Readers.
The Managing Editor is responsible for helping oversee the day-to-day operations of Rawhead, ensuring editorial, production, and community efforts continue moving forward in a consistent and organized way. This 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 possess 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 Grants and Fundraising Manager is responsible for researching grant opportunities, drafting compelling proposals, developing creative fundraising campaigns to support Rawhead’s mission, and supporting the journal’s financial sustainability and growth.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for overseeing Rawhead’s social media presence, helping to create and schedule engaging content, maintaining a consistent visual identity and voice, engaging with the literary and arts community, and developing strategies to help grow Rawhead’s audience and reach.
Social Media Assistants are responsible for assisting in highlighting published works, announcing calls for submissions, interacting with followers to foster a vibrant literary community, and helping build the Rawhead community online by creating engaging content across its digital platforms. Assistants should be creative, digitally savvy, and know how to tell a story in a few characters or a single graphic.
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. Strong reading skills, curiosity, reliable communication, and a willingness to engage with a wide range of voices and styles is essential. 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 AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
Tough Poets Review is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media Strategist.
The Social Media Strategist is responsible for helping strengthen and expand the journal’s social media presence, both by developing its existing Instagram presence and by adapting its content to other social platforms (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Bluesky, etc.). They will also work closely with the editorial team to help develop a cohesive, platform-specific social media strategy that grows the journal’s audience, increases engagement, strengthens its brand, and promotes the organization’s journal, books, writers, events, and literary community. The strategist should be a strong strategic thinker with marketing skills, an eye for copy and design, and a good understanding of the algorithms and best practices of different social platforms. Experience with nonprofit organizations, literary publishing, or arts marketing is a plus, as is enthusiasm for independent literature and emerging writers.
This is a volunteer position. Interested applicants should email a brief note describing their background, interests, and relevant experience, as well as links to any social media work, to [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking a volunteer Associate Poetry Editor and a volunteer Associate Prose Editor.
The Associate Poetry Editor is responsible for evaluating poetry submissions with clear, critical feedback; maintaining a steady reading load and hitting editorial deadlines; and supporting the Poetry Editor in coordinating readers and managing the publishing pipeline. The editor should have strong knowledge of contemporary poetry; alignment with West Trade Review’s aesthetic: risk-taking, philosophical work grounded in emotional truth; and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should also be reliable, organized, and collaborative. Prior editorial experience, an MFA in Creative Writing, or a publication history is preferred.
The Associate Prose Editor is responsible for evaluating short fiction and essay submissions with thoughtful, articulate feedback; maintaining a steady reading load and hitting editorial deadlines; and assisting the Prose Editor in coordinating readers and managing the publishing pipeline. The editor should have strong knowledge of contemporary short fiction and essays; alignment with West Trade Review’s aesthetic: risk-taking, philosophical work grounded in emotional truth; and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should be a reliable, organized, and collaborative team player. Prior editorial experience, an MFA in Creative Writing, or a publication history is preferred.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Publisher Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2026
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Editor, Prose Editor, and Grant Writer.
The Poetry Editor is responsible for providing honest, generous line-editing and developmental feedback on full-length poetry manuscripts; 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’s mission: risk-taking, philosophical work grounded in deep emotional truth; and a collaborative, open temperament with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. An MFA in Creative Writing and/or a strong publication history is required.
The Prose Editor is responsible for providing honest, generous line-editing and developmental feedback on structure, pacing, and narrative arc; 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 prose as an editor, writer, or teacher; alignment with Iron Oak’s mission: risk-taking, philosophical work grounded in deep emotional truth; and a collaborative, open temperament with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. An MFA in Creative Writing and/or a strong publication history is required.
The Grant Writer is a volunteer or intern responsible for working with the Executive Director to research foundation and arts agency grant opportunities; draft proposals and letters of inquiry; assist with grant reporting; and maintain the grants calendar and track deadlines. They should have strong writing, research, and organizational skills. They should also be reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about the literary arts. No prior grant writing experience is required—training will be provided.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require 5 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Publisher Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED JULY 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 achieve project-specific goals for P&W’s 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; designing audience surveys in collaboration with colleagues; collecting and analyzing survey responses; preparing quarterly reports on audience growth and engagement; staying informed about trends in digital marketing, social media, and online communities; and more.
This is a full-time position based in New York City with a salary of $75,000. The director must be available to work in the office at least 2 days per week and additionally as needed. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Executive Director Melissa Ford Gradel at [email protected] with “Director of Marketing” 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.
