Oyster River Pages (ORP) seeks a volunteer to take on the role of Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator will work directly with the Managing Editor to promote the organization and its programs and publications through regular social media (Facebook and Instagram) and periodic email blasts (MailChimp).

This role will require approximately four to five hours or less of work per week. The Communication Coordinator’s role will include creating graphics, researching popular hashtags to increase awareness, and crafting 25- to 100-word messages to expand awareness of ORP. The Communication Coordinator will also manage the content and publication schedule for ORP’s Contributor Showcase, which regularly profiles an ORP contributor.

Oyster River Pages is a digital creative arts magazine that 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:

• Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, create a schedule of posts for the ORP social media channels to promote Contributor Showcase, new issues and opportunities, and ORP published content. We aim to post 5 days/week.
• Create graphics via Canva for social media posts.
• Have a basic understanding of hashtags and other methods to increase reach and exposure.
• Report Meta Insights statistics and MailChimp subscription numbers to the Managing Editor monthly.
• Communicate with ORP team members via Slack in a reasonable and timely fashion.
• Attend virtual ORP team meetings (via Google Meet), which occur approximately bi-monthly.

Software Used:

• Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Meet, etc.)
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and, very occasionally, LinkedIn)
• Canva
• Mailchimp
• Squarespace
• Slack

Time Period: This is a 12-month appointment (November 2026–October 2027) with the availability of an extension, consisting of 16-20 hours/month and flexible scheduling.

To apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, and any pertinent work samples or links to Managing Editor Carolyn Wilson-Scott at carolyn@oysterriverpages.com by September 25, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for 1–2 references in their cover letters. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis via Google Meet. 

Questions? Email Managing Editor Carolyn Wilson-Scott at carolyn@oysterriverpages.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.