The time has come! We are sufficiently big enough that we are in need of a little help in our day-to-day operations. All positions are volunteer. Read on if you’re interested in being a part of The Metaworker team.
SLUSH READERS
We are not accepting slush reader applications at the moment, but keep checking back because we may open the form up again in 2025. In the meantime, check out our open intern positions below!
Slush readers can be any age and located anywhere in the world. They must be able to dedicate at least 2 hours per week to reading submissions. Readers will be trained during the initial 3-month trial period. There will also be opportunities to interact and learn from the editors and fellow volunteers.
Readers are invited to join our Discord server, which is where we’ll communicate with you. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to email us!
INTERNS
All interns are remote, unpaid, and require 3-5 hours per week at minimum, with the opportunity to contribute additional hours or take on multiple internships if there is interest. (We can also offer school credit.) No previous experience is required, though it’s always welcome. (But seriously, if you want to learn, we’ll teach you.) Internships last 3 months to start, with the opportunity to extend if there is interest. All interns are required to attend at least one staff meeting per month.
All interns are welcome to attend our live podcast recording sessions on Discord. Unfortunately, we can’t offer you any other perks or payment because we don’t get any ourselves, other than doing this for the love of it. You are also invited to join our Discord server. Whether or not you decide to apply, stop by and say hello over there.
If you’re interested in applying to any of the internships listed below, send us an email with the intern title in the subject heading. Please include a resume, a short sample of work relevant to the position you are applying for (if applicable), and a cover letter that includes the following:
- A short bio about yourself
- Why are you interested in volunteering for The Metaworker?
- What do you hope to get out of interning with us?
- What is your favorite piece that we’ve published?
Available Intern Positions
Social Media Intern(s)
- Engage with followers on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, X
- Create new posts and advertise for our events
- Help with moderating our Discord server
If you have any interest in learning about how to create a social media strategy and working with ads, or experience in creating a strategy, we could use help in this area.
This position will work closely with the Graphic Design Intern
Website/Publishing Intern
- Assist with website maintenance such as:
- add alt-text and metadata for accessibility
- update SEO tags on weekly posts
- approve comments
- Schedule and quality check weekly posts
- Update publishing schedule with metadata (author bios, social handles, etc.)
- Select accompanying images for weekly posts
If you have interest in the finer machinations of website maintenance or interest in organizing data, this position could be for you. Don’t be intimidated–it’s not difficult work, but can be repetitive. Though it’s ever so helpful in making everything else run smoothly!
Graphic Design Intern
- Create original posts for Instagram
- Create original posts to advertise events
- Optional: Create original graphics to be used for stickers and other merchandise
This position will work closely with the Social Media Intern(s)
