VOLUNTEER

Are you passionate about the written word? Are you interested in helping other writers learn and grow their craft? The Writer's Workout is expanding so we're looking for creative individuals to add to our team in a remote capacity.

The Writer's Workout is a 100% volunteer organization; all positions are considered "spare time" with room to grow and ask for less than ten hours per month. Applicants must have a strong desire to help other writers improve.

The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Applications accepted via email. To apply, send a letter of interest to Theresa at Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

The Writer's Workout cannot accommodate high school applicants.

Founded in 2014 with just 44 members, The Writer's Workout is now global with members in more than twenty countries across six continents. We cultivate a motivating atmosphere that fosters self-growth and development through accessible education. We can help you be a better writer.

The Writer's Workout is a registered

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

run entirely by volunteers.

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Open departments:

Administrative

Grant Writer

Administrative

The Writer's Workout seeks an experienced grant writer to obtain funding for a global education organization for literacy through creative writing.

DUTIES:

Research grant writing opportunities for educational organizations
Write grants and secure funding for The Writer's Workout

WE WANT TO SEE:

Strong Plus: previous grant writing experience
Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:
To apply for the volunteer position of GRANT WRITER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Brand

Account Manager

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks organized account managers to cultivate relationships with affiliates and sponsors to foster The Writer's Workout growth.

DUTIES:

Communicate with affiliates and sponsors
Research potential affiliates and sponsors
Research writing community trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

Preferred: B2B communications experience
Plus: marketing experience
Plus: Social Media marketing best practices
Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:

To apply for the volunteer position of ACCOUNT MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Education

Contest Curator

Education

The Writer's Workout seeks an organized, research-centric writer to curate a list of open calls worldwide.

DUTIES:

Research open and upcoming writing contests and publications
Manage public list of open and upcoming calls
One blog post per month

WE WANT TO SEE:

Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:
To apply for the volunteer position of CONTEST CURATOR with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Producer, Story Time

Education

The Writer's Workout seeks energetic people passionate about writing to develop a new segment for our educational YouTube channel. This is a brand new, unlaunched segment. Some training is provided.

DUTIES:

Review submissions for new segment: Story Time
Select and read aloud 1-3 submissions per month in a video for YouTube
Optional: provide on-screen review/critique for selected submissions
Optional: manage content release on YouTube, including thumbnail, video splits, descriptions, and release schedule
Preferred: short interviews with selected authors, on- or off-screen

WE WANT TO SEE:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18)
Strong appreciation for wide range of writing styles
Preferred: video production experience
Preferred: understanding of YouTube platform
Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:
To apply for the volunteer position of PRODUCER, STORY TIME with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Producer, YouTube

Education

The Writer's Workout seeks energetic people passionate about writing to create and produce content for our educational YouTube channel.

DUTIES:

Research writing-related topics
Produce educational videos on writing best practices, trends, styles, and foundation
Other, as needed

WE WANT TO SEE:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18)
Preferred: Video production experience
Preferred: Understanding of YouTube platform
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:

To apply for the volunteer position of PRODUCER, YOUTUBE with The Writer's Workout, send your resume and cover letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Publications

Publications Manager

Publications

The Writer's Workout seeks an organized writer to oversee production processes for 6+ publications per year including our Tales and 72 Hours series and our quarterly literary journal, WayWords.

Training is provided.

DUTIES:

Manage publication schedule and promote titles
Promote open calls
Track metadata
Research writing community trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Plus: experience with GSuite
Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:
To apply for the volunteer position of PUBLICATIONS MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Donations

Tax exempt!

If you can't find the volunteer position you're looking for but you still want to support the Writer's Workout community, check our Donations page for more information on how you can be a positive force for writers on a global scale.

The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All positions are volunteer.

Have an idea for a position you don't see listed? Let us know!

We're always open to writers excited to share their time and talent with the writing community.

Contact us to share your pitch.