Kim-Frank Creative Writing Fellowship

The Kim-Frank Creative Writing Fellowship is a one-year post-graduate position.

Reporting to the Director of the Shapiro Center, the fellow helps to administer a broad range of writing programs and events, including: the Shapiro Speaker Series, WesPress x Shapiro Reading Series, Master Classes, Ask Me Anything Series, special talks, start of semester and winter parties, and classes offered by the center.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing posters and distributing them across campus for Shapiro events.
• Working with the Director to draft emails and other promotion materials for Shapiro events.
• Setting up equipment and managing the technology for the Shapiro Speaker Series.
• Managing the organization of Shapiro events, e.g., reserving space with EMS, setting up the space, working with ITS/IMS to rent and set up equipment, procuring food and drinks, etc.
• Running and expanding social media outreach for the center.
• Helping to coordinate the master classes.
• Acting as liaison between the Director of the Shapiro Center and student publications, including The Lavender and The Wesleyan Review of Books.
• Leading the updating and re-design of the Shapiro Center Website.
• Helping to reshape the interior spaces of the Center to maximize student foot traffic.
• Assisting in the organization and management of the Shapiro internships.
• Supporting the Director and other Shapiro professors with their courses.
  
  

This is a term-limited on-campus position starting on approximately August 25, 2026, and ending approximately mid-May 2027.

The position is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week when scheduled to work.

This position is required to work on campus.

(Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).

Consideration for this role is limited to a graduating Wesleyan Student or Wesleyan alumnus/alumna.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated writing proficiency
• Demonstrated creativity
• Interest in teaching
• Exposure to event planning
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Effective critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds
• Ability to work some evening hours
• Skill in graphic design software
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership position.
• Previous experience in teaching, or mentoring positions such as, Writing Tutor or Mentor, Teaching Apprentice, or Peer Mentor.
• Expertise in graphic design software.
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

Consideration for this role is limited to a graduating Wesleyan Student or Wesleyan alumnus/alumna.

If you have any questions about the details of the position, please feel free to reach out to 2025-2026 Kim-Frank Fellow, Mia Foster at mrfoster@wesleyan.edu

Required Documents

• A resume. Please include with the resume the names of two faculty, staff, or Wesleyan community members who can speak to your interpersonal, organizational, and/or academic skillsets. Your references may be contacted if you are a finalist, but no letter of recommendation will be requested.
• A one-to-two-page cover letter that explains how your academic and professional experiences undergird your interest and preparation for this position. In addition, please explain how this fellowship, which offers a unique opportunity to work on your own development as a writer, will aid in your future plans and the goals or projects you aim to take on with this time.
• A transcript or academic history.
  
  

Compensation: $18.72 - $24.36

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.