Philadelphia Stories Volunteer Job Descriptions
About Philadelphia Stories
Philadelphia Stories is a free literary magazine that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art every quarter. Since 2004, Philadelphia Stories has cultivated a community of writers, artists, and readers in the Greater Philadelphia Area through publication, annual contests, networking events, and affordable educational programs. Learn more here.
Philadelphia Stories is an all-volunteer operation, so we rely on and value the time and expertise of our volunteers to support our mission. By becoming a Philadelphia Stories volunteer, you can gain valuable insight into the world of publishing, expand your professional network, and add your experiences to your resume.
If you are interested in volunteering with Philadelphia Stories, please email Christine Weiser at christine@www.brainybugbite.com. Please include a resume and any relevant details about your experience.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Title: Director of Communications – OPEN
Location: Remote
Status: Part-time, up to 10 hours per week, 6-month minimum commitment, college credit option
Apply: Send resume and cover letter to christine@www.brainybugbite.com
Job Description
Philadelphia Stories is looking for a part-time communications manager to provide oversight of social media managers, newsletter editors, and web designers. The communications manager will also provide direct support to the Executive Director, lead communications planning and messaging, and advise staff on best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead communications team
- Write and edit marketing copy, pitches, weekly newsletters, media kits, and press releases
- Oversee social media strategy and implementation
- Update WordPress site
- Gather and manage photo and video for promotion and events
- Capture photo and video during events
- Provide administrative support
- Research media outlets and reporters; build contact lists; pitch stories
Qualifications
- Studying or degree in public relations, communications, marketing, English, or multimedia
- Superior writing and editing skills—detail oriented
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Must have a computer and internet access
- Some web and graphic design experience a plus
- Experience with Google, Constant Contact, WordPress a plus
- Photography and video skills a plus
- Positive, friendly, upbeat attitude
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Title: Social Media Manager – OPEN
Location: Remote
Status: Part-time, up to 10 hours per week, 6-month minimum commitment, college credit option
Apply: Send resume and cover letter to christine@www.brainybugbite.com
Job Description
Philadelphia Stories is looking for a part-time social media manager to develop strategy for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, create a daily schedule, and grow our audience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and create social media assets, including: developing appropriate messaging, graphics, videos, and memes
- Research relevant content to share across channels
- Plan, schedule, and organize posts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
- Provide administrative support, as needed
- Study social media trends and implement in a strategic plan
Qualifications
- Studying or degree in public relations, communications, marketing, English, or multimedia
- Graphic design skills a plus
- Social media management
- Superior writing and editing skills—detail oriented
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Positive, friendly, upbeat attitude
- Must have a computer and internet access
- Driven and motivated to learn
- Experience using Canva and Buffer (or similar social media scheduling tools)
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Title: Website Manager – POSITION FILLED
Location: Remote
Status: Part-time, up to 10 hours per month, 6-month minimum commitment, college credit option
Apply: Send resume and cover letter to christine@www.brainybugbite.com
Job Description
Philadelphia Stories is looking for a part-time website manager to provide administrative and creative assistance for the website, which includes keeping the site content up-to-date.
Responsibilities
- Maintain website for relevance and accuracy
- Upload new content, including: announcements, blog posts, etc.
- Ensure links, ads, and images are up-to-date
- Research, write, and edit content
- Plan, schedule, and organize blog posts
- Provide administrative support, as needed
Qualifications
- Studying or degree in a public relations, communications, marketing, English, or multimedia
- Graphic design experience a plus
- Coding experience a huge plus
- Superior writing and editing skills—detail oriented
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Positive, friendly, upbeat attitude
- Must have a computer and internet access
- Driven and motivated to learn
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Title: Newsletter Editors (2) – OPEN
Location: Remote
Status: Part-time, up to 10 hours per month, 6-month minimum commitment, college credit option
Apply: Send resume and cover letter to christine@www.brainybugbite.com
Job Description
Philadelphia Stories is looking for a part-time assistant newsletter editor to create weekly newsletters for our email contact list.
Responsibilities
- Curate content, format and design layout, proofread and edit all newsletters
- Collaborate with editors to gather content
- Create graphics as needed
- Develop editorial calendar
- Coordinate with social media managers to share content
- Provide administrative support, as needed
Qualifications
- Studying or degree in public relations, communications, marketing, English, or multimedia
- Graphic design experience a plus
- Superior writing and editing skills—detail oriented
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Positive, friendly, upbeat attitude
- Must have a computer and internet access; familiarity with Constant Contact and Canva a plus
- Driven and motivated to learn
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Title: Readers for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry – OPEN
Location: Remote
Status: Part-time, up to 10-25 hours per month, 6-month minimum commitment, college credit option
Apply: Send resume and cover letter to christine@www.brainybugbite.com
Job Description
Philadelphia Stories is looking for part-time readers to screen submissions in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for the quarterly magazine.
Responsibilities
- Screen submissions in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Report to lead genre editor.
- Meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Experience reviewing and critiquing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Superior editing skills—detail oriented
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Positive, friendly, upbeat attitude
- Must have a computer and internet access
- Familiarity with Submittable a plus
- Driven and motivated to learn