Staff Openings

The Adroit Journal is seeking dynamic, creative candidates for the following volunteer positions:

Editorial Leadership Roles:

Poetry Editor: 

The Adroit Journal seeks an experienced poetry editor to help guide our publication of poetry The right candidate will have previous literary journal or press experience, and be comfortable leading a team of volunteer readers. As a poetry editor, you will, along with our editorial leadership, be responsible for evaluating and selecting poetry for publication, and soliciting submissions.

Please submit a statement, writing sample and resumé.

NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 4-5 hours per week.

Note: Applications for Poetry Reader are handled using a separate Submittable category. Please click HERE to apply to Poetry Reader.

Art Editor:

The Adroit Journal seeks an experienced art editor to help guide and develop publication and recognition of art. The right candidate will have previous experience with a literary journal or press or an arts organization. As an art editor, you will, along with our editorial leadership, be responsible for evaluating and selecting art for publication, and soliciting submissions.

Please submit a statement and resumé.

NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 2 hours per week.


Development and Fundraising Manager: 

The Development and Fundraising Manager will spearhead development efforts as The Adroit Journal continues to grow. The Development & Fundraising Manager will have the opportunity to build off the framework provided through a CLMP grant to drive a comprehensive fundraising program. 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute The Adroit Journal’s annual fundraising plan
  • Write and apply for grants
  • Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
  • Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
  • Create and execute a giving strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
  • Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising

This position reports to the Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief. Please submit a resume and statement. 

NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 4-5 hours per week.


Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the journal by visiting our About page, and perhaps also an issue or two.
 

NOTE: Reader applications are on separate Submittable forms.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

I. STATEMENT

Please briefly (no more than a page double-spaced) explain what qualifies you for this position, and what you would add to the journal’s literary and/or artistic community. You are encouraged to include things such as experience in the specific field(s), writing publication, and other commendations and accolades, but this Adroit Statement should NOT read like a résumé.

At the end of the day, the statement should highlight your history, passion, and experience with the areas of the position and creative writing. Feel free to discuss other topics you feel are appropriate, as well as any specific connections, measures, or initiatives you might have (or aspire to have) with The Adroit Journal’s staff community.

2. PLEASE UPLOAD A RESUME.

As we seek to fill open positions sooner rather than later, we consider applications on a rolling basis.

***Unless otherwise specified, all positions are volunteer and remote in nature & have a start date of ASAP.***
 

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