Application deadline announced for fall apprenticeship program
Currently seeking candidates for our fall apprenticeship program! Deadline for applications is Friday, June 16.
Feminist Press Apprenticeship Program
Apprentices are key members of the FP team and make significant contributions to our organization. They are involved in every level of our work, from proofreading forthcoming books to mailing advanced review copies, and juggle a wide variety of tasks that require a significant degree of responsibility. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about our mission. Prior office experience is helpful, as is any prior experience in publishing, editing, book sales, etc. A good knowledge of our list and an understanding of intersectional feminism is essential.
The Press is run by a small, dedicated team, and we all work diligently toward our vision of creating a world where everyone sees themselves in books. It is important to each and every staff member to create meaningful mentor relationships with our apprentices and to support their careers beyond the semester’s work.
FP offers three apprenticeship positions in the spring and fall semesters of each year. In fall 2023, there will be three positions available. We are particularly interested in candidates with editorial and/or graphic design experience.
Apprenticeship responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
—General office management and mailing duties
—Reviewing unsolicited and agented submissions for editors on staff
—Proofreading forthcoming manuscripts and other office collateral and tracking changes
—Mailing out review copies
—Preparing award applications
—Drafting marketing copy including press releases, galley letters, and reading group guides
—Assisting with fundraising events and book launches
**Due to COVID-19, the Feminist Press team has a hybrid office policy. All interviews will be conducted via phone or Zoom. Candidates must be able to work remotely for the foreseeable future.
Feminist Press apprentices are paid $15.00 per hour and are expected to work 18 hours each week. Apprentices are invited, but not required, to participate on a voluntary basis in any book events that fall outside of their working hours.
The fall 2023 program begins in late August and runs through December. The apprenticeship requires a commitment of three days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Although we are flexible with schedules, we do ask for a consistent weekly time commitment.
The deadline to apply is Friday, June 16.
Application instructions:
—Email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d like to work at the Feminist Press to apprenticeship[at]feministpress[dot]org. Be sure to include your contact information, current address, and availability.
—Include the names and contact information of two references.
We have many wonderful applicants and as a result, are only able to respond to those candidates who are invited for an interview.
People of color, people with disabilities, Indigenous, queer, transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people strongly encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.