Yellow Arrow Publishing is a Baltimore-based nonprofit focused on supporting and inspiring writers and artists identifying as women through access to publication and the literary arts. Thank you for your interest in joining the Yellow Arrow Publishing team!
We are expanding our Board of Directors and our volunteer staff to better support our new and enhanced programs. Below you will find a list of open roles and application links. To apply, please complete an application and send a copy of your resume or CV to admin@yellowarrowpublishing.com. If interested in an internship, click here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Board of Directors Application
Open positions - Board of Directors
Yellow Arrow is seeking to expand its Board of Directors. These roles are volunteer positions that carry a responsibility to contribute to the organization’s success. Board Members are required to meet the following criteria:
Passionate about Yellow Arrow’s mission
Supportive of a diverse, transparent, inclusive culture
Willing to dedicate time to supporting Yellow Arrow’s growth and sustainability, including:
Attending regular board meetings, including reading all prep materials and participating actively in discussions
Understanding that YAP’s board is a working board and the majority of staff roles are on a volunteer basis; board participation is very hands-on and essential to our success
Volunteering their time to board-related tasks as needed
Contributing to Yellow Arrow’s financial standing, either by making an annual personal donation or a commitment to raise an equivalent amount through soliciting external donations
Spending time learning and understanding the organization’s mission, culture, policies, and programs
Advocating for the organization
Informing others about the organization and sharing news and events on social media
Attending YAP events whenever possible
Taking on special assignments as needed
Providing expertise and guidance to staff members in corresponding functional areas
At this time, we are specifically interested in potential board members with experience in one of the following areas:
Director of Publications - Must have experience in the publishing industry or related field. This individual will serve as a support/back-up to our Editor-in-Chief, working on our literary journal, chapbooks, and other publications processes. Will provide mentorship and oversight to editorial staff and guide the direction of our publications.
Director of Marketing - Must have experience in marketing and social media content design and strategy. This individual will oversee our approach to marketing and social media for general promotion, publications, workshops, and other events.
Board Secretary - Coordinates board meeting schedule, takes detailed meeting minutes at meetings, supports the organization with communications.
Director of Grants - Provides oversight for grants application process, including supporting with identifying applicable grant opportunities, and drafting or reviewing application responses.
We are also accepting general applications for individuals interested in joining our Board as a contributing member.
If interested in any of the listed board positions, please fill out a Board of Directors Application.
Open positions - staff
Yellow Arrow is seeking to expand its volunteer staff.
READER (Volunteer)
Goals for this position: Read and help vote on submissions for the journal and chapbooks (for the following year), providing helpful feedback for all who submit.
Overall duties:
Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the rest of the editorial team
Finish all tasks agreed upon within the given publication timeline
Sign up for reading opportunities for the journal (biannual), chapbook submissions (two rounds), and Vignette (dates below); tasks may include:
Choosing journal themes and voting on all submissions as received
Reading through and voting on all Vignette submissions
Joining round 1 or round 2 of chapbook submissions, reading all within the round and providing helpful feedback (I am currently working out what this will look like)
Fundraising Coordinator (Volunteer)
Goals for this position: Lead all fundraising efforts for Yellow Arrow Publishing, including fundraising campaigns, donor management, and grant opportunities.
Overall duties:
Research fundraising and grant opportunities and maintain a database
Manage donor list and correspond with potential donors
Develop and manage fundraising campaigns including writing social media content
Receive and execute on tasks from our Executive Director or Director of Grants, as needed
You may also (and are encouraged to) participate in the following activities:
Choosing journal theme and voting on all submissions received
Writing blogs for the Yellow Arrow website
Helping with research projects as they come up
Suggesting creative strategies related to marketing and social media initiatives for fundraising
We are also accepting general applications for individuals interested in joining our staff as readers or project-based volunteer (including helping at events). If interested in any of our volunteer staff positions, please fill out a Staff Application and send your resume or CV to admin@yellowarrowpublishing.com.
More Info
Curious about how we got here? Click here for a blog from our founder, Gwen Van Velsor, about the inspiration behind Yellow Arrow. Click here for an editorial statement from our Editor-in-Chief. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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