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AmeriCorps and Northwestern Settlement are searching for individuals for two of their summer positions. Descriptions below: AmeriCorps Member Camp Counselor (Seasonal June 29-Aug 16; Living Stipend and Education Award) – This position is only available for current students as it includes an education award. The Junior AmeriCorps members will be in charge of working with the campers on devising/producing their production. They will supervise campers and lead daily activities, working closely with Teaching Artists to design and implement lesson plans. Co-Lead Teaching Artist(seasonal, 30/hr (June 29-Aug.16) +$500 planning stipend before camp starts) – Co Lead Teaching Artists… Read Article →

Heartland Alliance’s Research and Policy program has three types of internship opportunities available for graduate students during the 2020-2021 school year!   Attached is a brief internship overview for students who are interested in working in one of the leading anti-poverty organizations in the Midwest.   Heartland Alliance Research Policy Intern Job Description FINAL 2020-21

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is searching for a dedicated summer intern! Applications are due March 1st. Read below for more information. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is currently seeking applicants for part- or full-time internships during the summer of 2020. This internship provides the opportunity to devote a number of weeks to researching a play—its historical and social contexts, its publication and production history, and its critical history—and to develop resources for hundreds of educators who will teach the play over the school year in conjunction with our upcoming productions. Interns will work with… Read Article →

Tin House Books is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support from their headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate is passionate about literature, highly organized and detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to take initiative. The Editorial Assistant supports the editorial team at every stage of the book production process, from managing potential manuscripts for acquisition to final proofreading before print. The Editorial Assistant is also responsible for various bookkeeping and administrative tasks. Find more information about this job opportunity on the Poets & Writers website.

The University of Chicago Hyde Park campus is searching for a full-time Program Coordinator in their Writing Program. View the full job listing here. To learn more about the university click here. ​

Currently, the Cliff Dwellers are seeking an intern with a passion for local cultural initiatives and the desire to gain experience in supporting a non-profit on a new fundraising initiative. In 1907, Chicago author Hamlin Garland and friends founded the Attic Club, which two years later was re-named The Cliff Dwellers. The Cliff Dwellers is a private club for members who are either professionally engaged in literature, painting, music, architecture, sculpture, or one of the allied arts, or who support the fine arts and the performing arts. The Club, located in the 22nd floor penthouse… Read Article →

The Department of English at Lehman College, part of the City University of New York, is searching for candidates interested in a Lecture – Writing (English) position. The position is regular full-time beginning Fall 2020. Necessary qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. Strong preference for M.A. or M.S. (or Ph.D.) in English, Professional Writing, Journalism, or a closely related field (such as Professional and Technical Writing or Technical Writing and Professional Communication) in hand by the commencement of the appointment on August 26, 2020. Also required is… Read Article →