Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the editorial process for in-house publications, including literary magazines and newsletters, from concept to final production.
• Solicit, curate, and edit student submissions (poetry, prose, essays, artwork) with sensitivity to voice, context, and audience.
• Promote inclusive representation of student voices across all publications
• Develop and implement a sustainable annual publication calendar in collaboration with program leadership and students.
• Coordinate layout, design, printing, and limited distribution of publications, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Work with incarcerated students and CEP staff to support writing development and editorial participation.
• Maintain records of past publications and contribute to the long-term vision for the program’s publishing initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Knowledge of print production and distribution logistics.
• Familiarity with the best practices in writing and editing instruction
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback on student writing and guide them toward publication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in accessible ways.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks, tracking student progress, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Support the University’s Mission and Values in their role.

Required Qualifications

This position requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in editing literary, academic, or community-based publications.
• Proven ability to manage editorial workflows from submission to publication.
• Familiarity with publishing and design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Canva, Microsoft Publisher).
• Strong commitment to educational equity, social justice, and inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a unique and evolving educational setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance at the prisons. Given the job responsibilities, the person hired to the position must complete background and driving record checks.
• Willingness to travel to and work within a correctional facility, following all institutional protocols and procedures. Reliable access to transportation is essential.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate’s qualifications include:

• Experience working with incarcerated or justice-impacted individuals
• Written and oral proficiency in Spanish.
• Work Environment: This position is hybrid, with responsibilities carried out both remotely and in person at Tomoka Correctional Institution, an incentivized men’s prison located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Jelena Petrovic at communityeducation@stetson.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — position open until filled.