Canadian Authors Association

PAID & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

CAA Alberta Branch members can earn money and gain experience with paid and volunteer professional development opportunities. There is a variety of duties to choose from throughout the program season. 

Contractor Opportunity Writer-in-Residence Part-Time Position

The Alberta Branch of the Canadian Authors Association seeks applications for the position of Writer-in-Residence from September 2013 – May 2014.Applications from across the province will be considered, and it is possible that more than one appointment will be made. This is a unique flex-time position focusing on manuscript evaluation and analysis and constructive criticism.The prospective candidate should have a wide range of publication credits in two or more literary genres, a sound knowledge of the craft and art of writing, experience mentoring writers, and the ability to manage time efficiently.

Duties Include:

- reading and evaluating manuscripts submitted by the public or CAA members

- setting up and managing an appointment schedule with writers

- responding to writers via email, telephone and/or in-person

- gathering data as directed for CAA membership purposes

- reporting monthly to the CAA Alberta Branch Board

- facilitating a monthly hour-long writers’ circle

- public speaking on occasion as required

- assisting the Board in preparing for its annual Exporting Alberta Award

Interested candidates should email a résumé with cover letter by May 15, 2013 to registrar@canauthorsalberta.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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