24 February 2012

Wanted: Women of Color Writers' Workshop Assistant (New York)

Post date: 24 February 2012
Women of Color Writers' Workshop & Community Seeks Assistant - Parkslope, Brooklyn,

Assistant Position available for the Women of Color Writers' Workshop. This position is open to women who have a deep interest in writing and a concern for marginalized women writers.

In exchange for this service, the Assistant will be able to attend all WOC workshops and retreats free of charge - a great opportunity to write creatively with small groups of women writers, share feedback, and work toward personal goals or publishing.

The Workshop is held once a week in six week cycles. Please Visit www.wocwriters.com for more information or Facebook.

The position requires a commitment of at least 2 hours a week, with time flexibility. The Asssitant will work assist the director and facilitator to promote the workshop, readings, publications; help with recruitment, publicity, the website, Blogs and other activities related to the workshop and the Writer's community.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have good references, be friendly and reliable have good writing skills and enjoy writing in any personally preferred genre - beginners are welcome

Applicants should be personable, and interested in the art of writing.be well organized, creative, and detail orientedbe capable of meeting deadlines and following through on task

All women of color are encouraged to apply.

Please email to OyaBisi@gmail.com, with the following information:
  • a cover letter
  • a brief writing resume that speaks specifically to your writing experience(s) - Beginners are okay
  • a creative writing sample (no more than 1 page)

Please NO CALLS. Only serious applicants should apply

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: OyaBisi@gmail.com

For submissions: OyaBisi@gmail.com

Website: http://www.wocwriters.com
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