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 70 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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Current openings:

Grant Writer

Affiliate Manager

Author Interviewer *NEW

Blog Manager

Social Media Manager

YouTube Manager

Workshop Presenter < big need!

Poetry Editor: WayWords *NEW

Poetry Readers: WayWords *NEW

CNF Editor *NEW

Donations

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

Affiliate 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: 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 AFFILIATE MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Author Interviewer

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks a friendly, social rockstar to assist with Indie Author Spotlight (IAS).

DUTIES:

Research independently- and self-published authors
Conduct text-based email interviews
Manage IAS posting schedule
Research writing community trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

Plus: GSuite
Plus: WordPress
Plus: Canva
Self-starter
Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:

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

Blog Manager

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks an editing specialist to manage the blog schedule. Posting schedule varies and is dependent on community activities.

DUTIES:

Manage blog posting schedule across departments
Track metadata
Edit and schedule backlog
Work with guests
Research writing community trends
Occasional image design as needed

WE WANT TO SEE:

Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Plus: Sheets
Plus: Canva
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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

Social Media Manager

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks social media mavens to organize and develop multiple social media platforms. Posting schedule is occasional and dependent on community activities.

Multiple spaces open.

DUTIES:

Manage posting schedule on multiple platforms
Track metadata
Research writing community trends
Occasional image design or video development as needed

WE WANT TO SEE:

Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Plus: Sheets
Plus: Canva
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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

YouTube Manager

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 YOUTUBE MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your resume and cover letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

Workshop Presenter

Education

The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to develop educational workshops for small groups. Training is provided.

Multiple spaces open.

DUTIES:

Research, develop, and present virtual, interactive workshops
Live review optional

WE WANT TO SEE:

Plus: Canva, PowerPoint, or Slides
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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

Poetry Editor: WayWords

Publications

The Writer's Workout seeks a dedicated poetry editor to assist in production processes for publication of the quarterly literary journal, WayWords. Editor will work with a team of poetry readers and participate in group discussion. Training is provided.

DUTIES:

Reviews, selects, and edits poetry submissions for quarterly literary journal, WayWords
Participates in group discussion
Researches writing best practices and trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

High level editing skill
Plus: Google Docs
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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

Poetry Reader: WayWords

Publications

The Writer's Workout seeks poetry readers to assist in production processes for publication of the quarterly literary journal, WayWords. Readers will work with a team and participate in group discussion. Training is provided.

Two spaces open.

DUTIES:

Reviews and selects poetry submissions for quarterly literary journal, WayWords
Participates in group discussion
Researches writing best practices and trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

Plus: Google Docs
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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

CNF Editor

Publications

The Writer's Workout seeks a dedicated editor to review, select, and edit creative nonfiction submissions.

DUTIES:

Reviews, selects, and edits creative nonfiction submissions
Researches writing best practices and trends

WE WANT TO SEE:

High level editing skill
Plus: Google Docs
Plus: Substack
Self-starter
Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

Applications:
To apply for the remote, volunteer position of CNF EDITOR 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.