Development Coordinator

Oyster River Pages (ORP) seeks a motivated and responsible individual who is detail-oriented and possesses strong communication skills to serve as ORP’s Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator will work with the Managing Editor and the Board of Directors to support the growth of ORP’s fundraising efforts with an emphasis on discovering grant opportunities. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant training (or experience) who are passionate about the transformative power of the creative arts to heal, connect, and spark social change. This position is fully remote. International applicants are welcome to apply, but should have some experience with writing grants for U.S. funding sources, including U.S. government agencies.

Oyster River Pages publishes voices that speak to what it means to be alive in this world. We look for language and stories and images that move us out of ourselves and into other spaces. We actively seek to publish those who bring balance and diversity to historical institutions of power. We are committed to disseminating the voices of those who need to and must be heard—Brown and Black voices, Queer voices, decentered and marginalized voices whose words and images transcend ignorance and prejudice to reveal the nuanced, resilient, connective power of humanity.

General Overview of Duties:

• Support grant research and applications in conjunction with ORP’s Board of Directors to meet deadlines and requirements.

• Research and identification of prospective funding sources from foundations and other grantmaking agencies, with an emphasis on those that support literary arts organizations.

• Assist with the preparation and writing of documents for submission, including proofreading, editing, submitting to the funding source, and follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and multi-tasking ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical abilities

• Self-motivated, flexible, and energetic with a capacity for independent and team work

• Commitment to empowering new voices in literary arts, especially from underrepresented groups (Brown and Black voices, Queer voices, voices that are decentered and marginalized)

• Nonprofit and fundraising experience a plus

Software Used:

• Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Meet, etc.)

• Slack

• GrantStation

Time Period: This is a 12-month appointment (January–December 2025) with the availability of an extension, consisting of 10-20 hours/month and flexible scheduling.

To apply: Submit your cover letter and resume, including contact information for two professional references, and a 2-5 page writing sample to Managing Editor Jonathan Freeman-Coppadge at jonathan@oysterriverpages.com. Writing samples may include grant proposals or letters of intent/letters of inquiry (LOIs). Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis via Google Meet. 

Questions? Email Managing Editor Jonathan Freeman-Coppadge at Jonathan{at}oysterriverpages{dot}com

Oyster River Pages recruits staff regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, nationality, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, age, veteran status, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.  At ORP, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, do, and share their best work with the world.