Jobs and Internships
There are currently no open positions for employment at Graywolf Press.
Graywolf Press offers ongoing unpaid internships designed to introduce qualified applicants to editorial, marketing and publicity, and fundraising work, as well as other aspects of the publishing industry. Benefits of an internship at Graywolf include a great hands-on learning experience at a well-established nonprofit arts organization, a flexible schedule, and free books. College credit is also available.
The annual Citizen Literary Fellowship is a paid, comprehensive fellowship over ten months designed to support a person who is interested in learning more about the publishing industry through an introductory, hands-on experience. It is intended to attract candidates who otherwise would not have access to publishing, and to therefore increase the diversity and inclusivity of the industry. Applications for the 2018-2019 Citizen Literary Fellowship are now closed.
Editorial Internship
Editorial interns will work closely with editorial assistants and other members of the editorial staff. Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of the Graywolf list and its authors, and will be well-read, articulate, and motivated to seek out new and original literary voices.
While assisting with a wide range of projects, interns will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of editorial work.
Interns will gain knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Reading, evaluating and reporting on fiction, nonfiction, and poetry submissions
- Sending manuscript rejects, requests, submission guidelines, and so on
- Processing permissions details
- Seeking out promising new authors by reading print and online journals, blogs, etc.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Working on special projects as needed
- Editorial administrative work (copying, filing, binding manuscripts, etc.)
- Assisting all members of the editorial staff as needed
Qualified candidates will have:
- Knowledge about and passion for the publishing industry
- Knowledge of contemporary literature, including Graywolf titles
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work independently
- Computer literacy, particularly in a Mac environment
- Undergraduate experience in English or a related field
- Advanced reading knowledge of a foreign language (preferred)
Applicants to the editorial internship should also submit a one-page review of a contemporary book.
Fundraising Internship
Fundraising interns will work closely with the Development Officer and Development Assistant in the ongoing work of raising money for Graywolf Press. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals interested in all aspects of nonprofit fundraising, including direct mail, event planning, and prospect research.
While assisting with a wide range of fundraising projects and working with a broad group of people, interns will gain substantial hands-on experience and specific training in all aspects of nonprofit development, while also gaining a good understanding of nonprofit literary publishing.
Interns will gain knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Maintenance of the organization's donor database by generating reports, updating constituent records, etc.
- Design, copy writing, and production of donor and member materials and ongoing correspondence
- Conducting prospect research and analysis to support solicitation strategies
- Providing logistic and clerical support for regular board and national council member meetings
- Providing logistic and clerical support for a calendar of small donor events hosted in the Twin Cities and across the country
- Providing substantial research and recommendations regarding key projects
Other responsibilities will include:
- Development administrative work (copying, filing, mailing, and other support tasks)
- Assisting the development staff as needed
Qualified candidates will have:
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- The ability to coordinate and complete special projects and routine tasks efficiently
- Excellent computer skills with experience in database management (knowledge of DonorPro/Salsa preferred), Microsoft Office, and mail merges
- The ability to work independently and with others—especially volunteers, donors, and vendors
- Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
- An interest in publishing and a knowledge of contemporary literature and Graywolf titles (preferred)
Marketing and Publicity Internship
Marketing and Publicity interns will assist the marketing department with the press’s promotion and sales efforts. Ideal candidates will be energetic, inventive, hard working, web-savvy, and brimming with ideas about creative ways to market our titles.
While assisting with a wide range of projects, interns will gain hands-on experience and training in all aspects of book marketing, while also gaining a good understanding of nonprofit literary publishing.
Interns will gain knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Promoting nation-wide events
- Tracking, formatting, and archiving of book reviews and other media
- Online promotional initiatives
- Production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials
- Mailings to media, consumers, booksellers, and other contacts
Other responsibilities will include:
- Marketing and publicity administrative work (copying, filing, mailing, and other support tasks)
- Assisting the marketing and publicity staff as needed
Qualified candidates will have:
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Skill in coordinating and completing special projects and routine tasks
- Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and database management
- The ability to work independently and with others
- Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
- A passion for publishing and a knowledge of contemporary literature and Graywolf titles (preferred)
- Design experience and familiarity with InDesign or Photoshop (preferred)
Citizen Literary Fellowship
The Citizen Literary Fellowship is grounded in our belief that while diversity in the books and authors we publish is vital, it is equally important that the people publishing these books reflect that diversity. Throughout the year, the fellow will receive active coaching and encouragement from the whole Graywolf team. Our hope is that this fellowship will serve as a doorway to a successful career in publishing or a related literary field.
The fellowship is based in our Minneapolis office. It is a part-time (24 hours per week), non-exempt, ten-month position with a start date in September. Compensation includes $20,000 (paid twice monthly as regular wages), paid time off, and health and dental insurance.
The application period for the 2018-2019 Citizen Literary Fellowship is now closed. Please email Casey O’Neil at oneil@graywolfpress.org with any questions.
My expectations have been completely exceeded by the depth of opportunities that this fellowship has afforded me. Yes, this is an invaluable learning experience, but it’s also a chance to sneak in with the gatekeepers—to take a seat at the table and make meaningful contributions to the literary world.