Yellow Arrow Publishing is a Baltimore-based nonprofit focused on supporting and inspiring writers and artists identifying as women through access to publication and the literary arts. Thank you for your interest in joining the Yellow Arrow Publishing team!
We are expanding our board of directors and our staff to better support our new and enhanced programs. Below you will find a list of open roles and application links. To apply, please complete an application and send a copy of your resume or CV to admin@yellowarrowpublishing.com. If interested in an internship, click here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Board of Directors Application
Open positions - Board of Directors
Yellow Arrow is seeking to expand its board of directors. These roles are volunteer positions that carry a responsibility to contribute to the organization’s success. Board Members are required to meet the following criteria:
Passionate about Yellow Arrow’s mission
Supportive of a diverse, transparent, and inclusive culture
Willing to dedicate time to support Yellow Arrow’s growth and sustainability, including:
Attending regular board meetings, reading all prep material, and participating actively in discussions
Understanding that Yellow Arrow’s board is a working board; board participation is very hands-on and essential to our success
Volunteering time to board-related tasks, as needed
Contributing to Yellow Arrow’s financial standing, either by making an annual personal donation or a commitment to raise an equivalent amount through soliciting external donations
Willing to learn and understand the organization’s mission, culture, policies, and programs, including:
Advocating for the organization
Informing others about the organization and sharing news and events on social media
Attending events whenever possible
Taking on special assignments, as needed
Providing expertise and guidance to staff in corresponding functional areas
At this time, we are specifically interested in potential board members located in the Baltimore area with experience in one of the following areas:
Publications (as Director of Publications) - Must have experience in the publishing industry or related field. This individual will serve as a support/back-up to our Editor-in-Chief who works on the journal, Vignette, chapbooks, and other publications processes. This officer will provide mentorship and oversight to editorial staff and help guide the direction of our publications.
Marketing (as Director of Marketing) - Must have experience in marketing and social media content design and strategy. This individual will oversee our approach to marketing and social media for general promotion, publications, workshops, and other events.
We also accepting general applications for individuals interested in joining our board as a contributing member. If interested in any of the listed board positions, please fill out a Board of Directors Application.
Open positions - Staff
Yellow Arrow is seeking to expand its staff. Some of the staff roles are volunteer while others may include a stipend. All carry a responsibility to contribute to the organization’s success. While each job description is different, all of our staff members must:
Demonstrate communication and leadership skills and experience
Be passionate about collaborating with a team to amplify women-identifying voices
Be available to fulfill responsibilities throughout the year
social media coordinator (small monthly stipend)
Goals for this position: Support women-identifying creatives within the Yellow Arrow community by overseeing with Yellow Arrow’s social media efforts, including scheduling, reviewing, and developing our social media strategy across multiple sites/apps.
Overall duties:
Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director and respond to messages in a timely manner
Manage the organization’s social media calendar and scheduling
Provide insight into long-term social media strategy and initiatives
Work with staff members to develop cohesive, on-brand graphics, captions, hashtags, and videos that enhance engagement and outreach activities
Position requirements:
Experience working in Canva and a wide array of social media sites
Excellent written communication
Fundraising Coordinator (small monthly stipend)
Goals for this position: Support women-identifying creatives within the Yellow Arrow community by assisting with Yellow Arrow’s fundraising efforts including fundraising campaigns, donor management, and assisting with research on grant opportunities.
Overall duties:
Research fundraising and grant opportunities and maintain database
Support executive director with researching grant opportunities and preparing documentation related to grant applications and reports
Develop tracking system for event attendance and demographics, including readings, workshops, fundraisers, and community events
Manage donor list and correspond with potential donors
Develop and manage fundraising campaigns including writing social media content
Serve as project manager for our annual in-person fundraising event, ensuring action items are responded to by members of the staff/board
Serve as a member of the Fundraising Committee
We are also accepting general applications for individuals interested in joining our staff as project-based volunteer (e.g., helping at events). If interested in any of our volunteer staff positions, please fill out a Staff Application .
More Info
Curious about how we got here? Click here for a blog from our founder, Gwen Van Velsor, about the inspiration behind Yellow Arrow. Click here for an editorial statement from our Editor-in-Chief. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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