Student Worker - Literary Editor, Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Student Worker for The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal. The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal is a student-run organization at UNR that publishes two journals per year (one per semester). All art reviewed and published by Brushfire is submitted through our website. 

With every new edition of the Brushfire, we strive to represent the diversity, originality, and dedication of our artistic community. As an ASUN organization, we also strive to be the creative literary and visual work outlet for our student body at UNR. Our main priority is to connect with the various art communities at UNR and throughout Reno. However, anyone can submit to Brushfire. We receive and publish art from across the country.  

In order to achieve our goals, staff and volunteers also collaborate with other campus clubs and organizations, to promote Brushfire’s name and purpose, and to establish good relations with peer art organizations. 

Collaboration is in Brushfire’s nature. Much of the work done will be with the help of co-workers and volunteers. What is most important is the drive to work in a team and work for the goals of this organization.  

The Literary Editor handles all concerns with literary submissions, including but not limited to: reviewing and editing submissions, communicating with submitters, and contacting and establishing a literary judging panel—which should consist of professionals in a literary field (e.g. professors, working artists in the community). The Literary Editor will oversee all copyediting operations for the journal, which may include, but is not limited to: copyediting all poetry, prose, and overseeing other volunteer copyeditors.  On a final note, the Literary Editor will work with the Editor-in-Chief to make any last edits to the final proof of the journal. 

All staff members are required to attend weekly meetings in which progress updates, announcements and challenges will be discussed. 

Responsibilities

• Contacting and establishing a literary judging panel 

• Reviewing literary submissions and contacting authors regarding their submissions 

• Copyediting all prose, poetry, and written content selected for journal publication 

• Working with Editor-in-Chief to revise and send off final journal proof 

• Attending weekly staff meetings 

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno. 

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 15 credits  

• Effective communication skills 

• Organizational skills 

• Group Management skills 

• Experience and/or knowledge in respective field of art 

• A good understanding of the mechanics of the English language 

Schedule

Works 10-12 hours a week

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$11.00/per hour

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Two References - (optional) Include name, contact info, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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