What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publishing Volunteer position at Mangrove Review?
Company Description Mangrove Review is an FGCU-sponsored, student-run literary journal that showcases poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and visual artwork from emerging and established voices. The journal offers students hands-on experience in editing, publishing, and literary curation within a collaborative environment. As part of Florida Gulf Coast University’s creative community, Mangrove Review provides opportunities to engage with writers, artists, and readers on campus and beyond. The journal maintains an active presence on social media, inviting the community to follow and interact at @fgcu_mangrove.
Role Description The Publishing Volunteer role is a part-time, hybrid position based in Fort Myers, FL, with a mix of on-campus meetings and tasks that can be completed from home. Day-to-day responsibilities may include reviewing and organizing submissions, assisting with editing and proofreading, and helping to curate content for upcoming issues. The volunteer may also support layout and design tasks, coordinate communication with contributors, and contribute ideas for features or special sections. Additional activities can include helping with social media updates, promotional efforts for calls for submissions, and occasional event support such as readings or launch gatherings.
Qualifications
- Interest in literary publishing, including reading and evaluating poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and artwork.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with attention to detail and clarity.
- Organizational skills and reliability in managing deadlines, submissions, and collaborative projects.
- Comfort with basic digital tools and platforms (e.g., word processing, shared drives, email, and social media).
- Ability to work collaboratively with a student-run team and communicate respectfully in a diverse environment.
- Enthusiasm for engaging with the campus arts community; prior experience with a literary journal or creative writing coursework is a plus.
- Availability to attend occasional on-campus meetings in Fort Myers, FL, and complete tasks independently from home.