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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.

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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.

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

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

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The Writer's Workout cannot accommodate high school applicants.

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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.

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The Writer's Workout is a registered

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

run entirely by volunteers.

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Open departments:

 

Administrative

Brand

Education

Publishing

Donations

 

Administrative

Associate Internship Coordinator

Administrative

The Writer's Workout seeks an organized, literacy-focused individual to assist with most aspects of the Writer's Workout Internship Program. Training is provided.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Collect and help review applications

  • Assist with interview scheduling

  • Monitor intern progress throughout program

  • Deliver weekly peer review 

 

 

WE WANT TO SEE:

  • REQUIRED: successful completion of The Writer's Workout internship program

  • Strong Plus: exceptional organizational and time management skills

  • Must abstain from full participation in Writer’s Games (audit allowed)

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

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

 

 

 

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. 

 

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DUTIES:

  • Communicate with affiliates and sponsors

  • Research potential affiliates and sponsors

  • Research writing community trends

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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

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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

 

 

 

Graphic Artist

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks a literacy-focused graphic artist to create still and moving imagery for multiple departments. Training is provided.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Create shareable promotional images for blog and activities

  • Ensure brand recognition

  • Optional: create cover images for publications

 

 

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 GRAPHIC ARTIST with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

Education

Challenge Coordinator

Education

The Writer's Workout seeks writers to develop and manage writing challenges with a goal of personal growth. Training is provided.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Develop inspiring challenges across a range of genres

  • Judge entries; critique preferred

  • Research writing community best practices and trends

 

 

WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Strong Plus: Experience with GSuite

  • Strongly Recommended: successful completion of The Writer's Workout internship program

  • Deadline-focused

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Publications

Interiors and Awards Manager

Publications

The Writer's Workout seeks typeface perfectionist to format book interiors and nominate published pieces for awards. Training is provided.

 

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DUTIES:

  • Compile and format book interiors

  • Proofread publications

  • Manage active schedule of fiction and poetry awards

  • Select and nominate eligible pieces

  • Cover creation preferred

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Strong appreciation of a wide range of writing styles

  • Plus: experience with GSuite

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:

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

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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.

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

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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.

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