NaNoWriMo Fall 2022 Internship Overview

Internship Requirements:

• Must be available from September 1, 2022, to December 15, 2022, for 12 hours per week
• Must be available at least 2 days per week (M-F)
• Must be located in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have access to reliable internet and computer/equipment that enables video conferencing
• Must be passionate about writing, education, non-profits, and/or or building and working with online communities

The ideal candidates will have the opportunity to support projects based on experience and organizational need.
We will consider every application carefully and holistically, so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself—even if your experience doesn't line up exactly with this list. We don’t expect anyone to have experience with all of these categories, but look forward to seeing applicants with different combinations of experience. 

Editorial & Programs Intern

• Someone who loves meeting new people and engaging in digital community

• Excellent writing and editing skills, especially for online non-fiction content (i.e. blogs, newsletters, etc.)

• Virtual facilitation and leadership skills (i.e. Discord, Twitch, Zoom, forums, etc.)

• Video filming and editing experience; familiarity with YouTube

Marketing & Fund Development Intern

• Someone who loves to build relationships through branding and storytelling

• Social media savvy (especially TikTok and/or Instagram)

• Curiosity around community fundraising and the ways we give charitably

• Research know-how and excitement around systems and operations

Additional skill sets that would be supportive in either of these roles:

• Non-profit experience (paid and/or volunteer capacity)

• Experience with Wordpress or HTML

• Graphics creation and editing (i.e. digital and/or physical art, experience with Photoshop, Canva, etc.)

• Project management

• Ability to work well with a team

• Time management / the ability to meet deadlines for simultaneous projects

• Creative idea generation, and enthusiasm to take ideas from theory to practice

• Familiarity with NaNoWriMo’s programs and events

• A creative practice

Interns receive training from our staff, and learn skills related to:

• Content creation for websites and emails

• Working with authors, designers, and other contributors

• Hosting YouTube live-streams and Zoom events

• Managing organizational social media accounts

• Public relations and media outreach

• Data organization and interpretation

• Supporting student writers and organizational volunteers

• Nonprofit operations and administration

General administrative tasks may be asked of all interns. In addition to learning about the nonprofit sector, our interns acquire skills they can apply to careers in technology, the literary arts, press/communications, and program management.

Location and hours: This is a part-time, temporary, remote position. Attending regular video meetings is required. Interns must live in the United States. This internship cycle runs for 15 weeks, beginning September 1, 2022. Interns must be able to commit to 12 hours per week, and must be available at least two days per week (M-F).

Compensation: This internship pays $18/hour. We can complete any documentation needed for college credit hours. Interns also get free NaNoWriMo merchandise, plus buckets of gratitude from staff and our participants all around the world.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out the Internship Application form below. Although the volume of applications we get may prevent us from responding to everyone, you will get a confirmation that your application has been received. 

No phone calls, please—our office is currently closed and we may not receive your message.