OSU Press Griffis Publishing Internship

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 24 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title OSU Press Griffis Publishing Internship
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) OSU Press Griffis Publishing Internship for the Library at Oregon State University (OSU).
The George P. Griffis Publishing Internship at OSU Press
OSU Press is seeking a qualified and motivated undergrad or graduate student to fill our internship position. This paid internship provides an outstanding introduction to scholarly book publishing, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the general operations of a university publishing house and work with publishing and library professionals. The Griffis intern plays a vital role in the Press’s success and is an indispensable member of the OSU Press publishing team. The Press is based in the Valley Library at OSU’s Corvallis campus.
The Griffis intern reports to the Press’s acquisitions editor but will have opportunities to work with all Press staff and learn about marketing, production, and other aspects of publishing, and to participate in author talks, publishing industry webinars, and other related events.
OSU Press is Oregon’s oldest university press. We publish books on the Pacific Northwest, American West, and Pacific world, with a focus on history, environmental studies, natural resource management, and Indigenous studies. To learn more, visit our website at http://osupress.oregonstate.edu .
Position Duties
  • Corresponding with peer reviewers
  • Preparing manuscripts for production
  • Proofreading manuscripts under the direction of the Managing Editor
  • Drafting catalog copy, blog posts, social media posts, and other marketing materials
  • Promoting awareness of the Press within the OSU community


Related projects may be assigned as time and interest allow.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated interest in book publishing
  • Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as a strong team member
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Interest or experience in the Press’s publishing fields
  • Experience with campus or community diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives
  • Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Drupal, or other design and web page creation software
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Position length: 10–15 hours per week; full academic year (September 2024–June 2025) required; summer hours optional; actual start and end dates are negotiable depending on the intern’s interests and schedule.
Pay rate: $15/hr

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11009SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/03/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/01/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/24/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Kim Hogeland at [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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