Are you passionate about cutting-edge books and eager to share your unique skills? Feminist Press is looking for mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors!
About us:
First and foremost, Feminist Press is a book publisher. We believe books ignite movements and social transformation. It’s our mission to provide titles for feminist readers across genres, from translated literary fiction to experimental story collections, activist guidebooks to gender studies staples. Founded in 1970, we began as a crucial publishing component of second wave feminism, reprinting feminist classics and providing much-needed texts for the developing field of women’s studies. We are at the vanguard of books on contemporary feminist issues, publishing works by a variety of authors and translators including Michelle Tea, Grace M. Cho, Jamika Ajalon, Kyung-Sook Shin, Bridgett M. Davis, Bishakh Som, Megan Milks, Erica N. Cardwell, Anton Hur, Cristina Rivera Garza, Norman Erikson Pasaribu, Travis Alabanza, Jennifer Croft, Julián Delgado Lopera, and more. We provide free book events, participate in conversations about the future of the industry, and train the next generation of publishing professionals.
About the position:
We’re currently looking for volunteer board members who share our passion for the book industry, feminist activism, and fundraising.
What do board members do?
Serve as public advocates for Feminist Press and spread the word about our books and programs.
Champion FP among personal and professional networks to help us build partnerships, expand our audience, and find new supporters.
Attend and support FP events including book launches and other virtual gatherings.
Participate in quarterly board meetings. Join one (or more!) of our active subcommittees, which focus on a variety of topics including development, finance, and publications.
Share expertise with staff during committee meetings and collaborate on special projects such donor research, strategic planning, and editorial strategy.
Commit to a three-year board term and annual board contribution.
We’re currently looking for board members with experience in finance, banking, investing, nonprofit budgeting, HR/people teams, and/or CPAs. Knowledge of the publishing industry is a plus!
Benefits of joining the board:
Support the world’s longest-running feminist publisher and make a meaningful impact on our books, readers, and community.
Roll up your sleeves and get involved in meaningful projects with the FP director and staff.
Meet like-minded individuals including FP authors and fellow board members.
Get access to free copies of our latest publications and sneak peeks at our future books and editorial vision.
Receive recognition on the Feminist Press website and in our annual report.
To apply:
To apply, email your resume and a brief email about why you’d like to join the board to boardsearch@feministpress.org. General questions about Feminist Press can be directed to info@feministpress.org.
Feminist Press works to create a world where everyone sees themselves in a book and we strive to create a Board of Directors that reflects the community of readers that we serve. We do not discriminate against any potential volunteer on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, ethnicity, disability, marital or parenting status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.