Opportunities

Working with Her Circle

Her Circle operates with an all-volunteer staff, working from locations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Prospective volunteers may contact us at any time to express interest. Currently available opportunities will be listed on this page, and remain open until filled.

To express your interest in volunteering, please contact us at volunteer[at]hercircleezine.com (Please replace the [at] in this address with the symbol “@” when replying. This is used only to avoid spam).

Available opportunities

Marketing & Social Media Assistant

Working virtually from her home office, the Marketing & Social Media Assistant will promote articles, reviews and more on our social networking sites, as well as assist with correspondence from social media contacts and development of newsletters and marketing ideas. Attendance to weekly staff meetings is conducted via Skype internet conference call.

This volunteer internship requires an 8hr per week commitment for an initial period of 3 months. The ideal volunteer is proficient in social media communications, is computer literate, has a demonstrated interest in women’s art and literature, and is socially and politically aware.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a short writing sample, and a resume to sthorntonmorris@hercircleezine.com.Include the position title (Marketing & Social Media Assistant) in the subject line of your email. Position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copy Editor

Working virtually from her home office, the Copy Editor will fact check, proofread and line edit all magazine content as needed, for both books and literature as well as art content. Attendance to weekly staff meetings is conducted via Skype internet conference call.

This volunteer position requires an estimated 6hr per week commitment for an initial period of 3 months. The ideal volunteer has editing experience, aspires to a career in publishing, is computer literate, has a demonstrated interest in women’s art and literature, and is socially and politically aware.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a short writing sample, and a resume to sthorntonmorris@hercircleezine.com.Include the position title (Copy Editor) in the subject line of your email. Position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visual Arts Editorial Assistant

Working virtually from her home office, the Visual Arts Editorial Assistant will participate in a variety of tasks, including general research, correspondence, fact checking, proofreading, and other activities as needed. Attendance to weekly staff meetings is conducted via Skype internet conference call.

This volunteer internship requires an 8hr per week commitment for an initial period of 3 months. The ideal volunteer has a knowledge of feminist theory and socially engaged contemporary art practice, and is socially and politically aware.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a short writing sample, and a resume to sthorntonmorris@hercircleezine.com.Include the position title (Visual Arts Editorial Assistant) in the subject line of your email. Position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Online Editor – Visual Arts
We’re looking for a volunteer Web Editor to play a senior role overseeing the editorial content of the Arts section. With a working knowledge of feminist theory and socially engaged contemporary art practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the voice of HerCircleEzine.com.

You will be a self starter with drive and creative energy; responsive, bold and confident with your ideas. Your main goal will be to work to our creative and editorial standards to enhance and broaden the appeal of HerCircleEzine.com.

Responsibilities include:
* Researching article ideas relevant to the HCE mission
* Maintaining an editorial calendar
* Assigning articles to volunteer bloggers and freelance writers
* Monitoring expected contributor submissions (features, blog posts, etc.)
* Managing routine communications with contributors
* Posting all content to WordPress CMS with appropriate formatting
* Sourcing and adding graphics, photos, etc. as necessary
* Managing content for monthly eNewsletter – based on editorial calendar/schedule
* Take an active interest and personal pride in the aesthetic appearance of the site
* Promptly correct any typos or other errors noted on the site

Position is open until filled. For consideration, please submit a letter of interest with resume/CV and writing sample to volunteer@hercircleezine.com.