For any questions regarding our positions, please contact Dr. Erin Elizabeth Smith at erin@sundresspublications.com.
Poetry Coordinator, Best of the Net Anthology
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Volunteer Poetry Coordinator is responsible for the process of reading Best of the Net nominations for Poetry. They coordinate and recruit first round Poetry Readers and Assistant Poetry Coordinators throughout the year. They coordinate the reading cycle from mid-October to mid-January to determine finalists to send to the Poetry Judge. In addition, they help identify and recruit potential poetry judges for each cycle. On average, the Poetry Coordinator is expected to complete 5–10 hours of work per week between mid-October and mid-January, depending on the volume of nominations and other factors that might impact the reading schedule. There may be additional meetings throughout the year.
Qualifications
The Poetry Coordinator is expected to be familiar with a broad range of aesthetics and to have worked as a poetry editor or assistant poetry editor (or an equivalent position) for a literary journal or press previously. In addition, it is preferable if they have familiarity with Google Sheets and Discord (though these are not necessary).
How to Apply
Fill out the Google Form linked here and upload a CV and Cover Letter when asked.
Applications are due June 30th, 2026 and will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor.
Reading Coordinator, Poets in Pajamas
Deadline: July 10, 2026
Poets in Pajamas is a Sundress Publications reading series and the first ever entirely online reading series. Founded in 2017, Poets in Pajamas is a free, online reading series run through Zoom that connects readers and writers across the world from the comfort of their own pajamas. Readings take place at 7PM EST on the third Sunday of each month and can be found on our YouTube page.
The Poets in Pajamas Coordinator is responsible for curating and leading monthly, online reading series. Coordinators should expect to work on press releases, graphics, communications with readers, editorial curation, and engaging with readers during events. Alongside strong communication skills, this position requires a passion for poetry and making poetry readings comfortable and accessible to all.
Qualifications for the position include:
- Experience with Zoom, Canva, and the Google Suite
- Experience with WordPress a plus
- Strong written communication skills
- Knowledge of contemporary literature
Applicants are welcome to telecommunicate and therefore are not restricted to living in any particular location. We are especially interested in applications from writers of color, transgender and nonbinary writers, and writers with disabilities.
Sundress Publications is staffed entirely by passionate volunteers, so this position, as with all positions at the press, is unpaid, though occasionally there is grant funding for our coordinators.
To apply, please send a CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position to our Executive Director, Erin Elizabeth Smith, at erin@sundresspublications.com. Applications are due by July 10, 2026.
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