Jobs
Red Hen Press does not have any full or part-time positions available at this time.
Internships
Red Hen offers unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year to qualified candidates interested in learning about various aspects of book publishing. Our focused departmental internships expose participants to the finer points of area work, and offer a comprehensive introduction to independent publishing and nonprofits. In addition to hands-on experience in specific departmental work, benefits include free workshops and seminars on various topics taught by our experienced staff; an intern luncheon and Q&A with our Managing Editor and Publisher; invites to Red Hen readings and events; complimentary books; and course credit, if applicable. For more information on specific internship positions, please review the Positions section below.
Our internships are accepted on a rolling basis. All internships require a commitment of a minimum of 16 hours per week for 4–6 months on-site at our Pasadena, CA office, or remotely online. Priority will be given to applicants with greater availability.
To be considered for an internship, applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate education by the time of the requested internship season. While we encourage students to apply, we do not require enrollment in an academic program.
Remote internships are being offered on a limited basis according to availability per department.
Internship Departments (updated August 2024)
In an effort to protect immunocompromised populations, we require in-person and hybrid applicants to be either fully vaccinated/boosted, or to have a medical waiver.
CURRENTLY OPEN
- Book Production: in-person only
- Design: in-person, remote, or hybrid (in-person highly preferred)
- Publisher’s Office: in-person only
- Editorial: remote, hybrid optional
- Bookkeeping: in-person only, must have some familiarity with accounting
- Development & Grant Writing: in-person, hybrid
CURRENTLY CLOSED
- Media & Marketing: in-person, hybrid, and remote
- Social Media: in-person, hybrid
Positions
Application
If you would like to be considered for an internship with Red Hen, please send your cover letter, resume, and any additional materials as specified by department to jobs@redhen.org, with your preferred position in the email subject line. Please apply to only one internship at a time; if you are interested in more than one position, please apply to your first choice and indicate your second choice in your cover letter.
Internship positions fill up quickly! We accept internships on a rolling basis per department.
All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.
(Note: Red Hen Press is a nonprofit that publishes work by people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles; if you are uncomfortable with this please do not apply.)