Internships

826CHI
1331 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, www.826chi.org.
826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around our belief that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. With this in mind we provide drop-in tutoring, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, and assistance with student publications.

Possibilities: Various. Drop-in tutoring, programming, field trips, in schools. Our programs mainly run on weekdays between 9:30am and 5:30pm. Contact: Mara O'Brien, Director of Education, mara@826chi.org.

ACADEMY CHICAGO PUBLISHERS
363 West Erie Street, 7E, Chicago, 60610, www.academychicago.com.
Academy Chicago is one of the city's oldest publishing houses with over 30 years in the business. New and recent titles include Notes from Nethers: Growing Up in a Sixties Commune by Sandra Eugster; The Long Journey Home: A Novel by Laurel Means; and English History Made Brief, Irreverent and Pleasurable by Lacey Baldwin Smith. Due to its status as an independent, the company provides a unique learning experience, offering a firsthand look into all phases of the book trade.

Possibilities: Working in the publicity and marketing department, an area of great importance for a small press to compete with the larger houses. This area entails engaging media professionals for reviews and author appearances; copy editing and writing press materials, and constructing marketing campaigns. In addition, there will be opportunities to assist in the proofreading of new titles and evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Contact: Jordan Miller, editors@academychicago.com, 312.751.7300.

AGATE PUBLISHING
1501 Madison St., Evanston, 60202, www.agatepublishing.com.
Agate Publishing is an independent diversified publishing company based in Evanston. Since its founding in 2003, Agate has published trade titles across three main imprints: Bolden, which publishes African-American-oriented fiction and nonfiction; B2, which publishes business-oriented nonfiction; and Surrey Books (acquired in June 2006), which publishes food, dining, nutrition, and health-related nonfiction. Agate titles have won numerous awards, including recognition from PEN, the American Library Association, and IMPAC; appeared on regional and national bestseller lists; and been featured in news articles and reviews from most major newspapers. Agate publishes 18-20 new trade releases per calendar year. In addition, the company's ProBooks line creates customized digital course texts on a commission basis.

Possibilities: This is a structured internship where you can learn a variety of editorial, production, and marketing skills and gain a broad understanding of the publishing industry. Contact: Doug Seibold, seibold@agatepublishing.com, 847.475.4457.

CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING
2020 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago 60607; 2929 W. 19th St., Chicago 60623; 3701 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago 60623
www.crcl.net
CRCL is a multicultural nonprofit partnership among parents, youth, and community, that is dedicated to nurturing, supporting, and strengthening family life through quality child, youth, and family development programs. The Center serves Chicago families and facilitates community advocacy on child and family issues. The Center develops innovative programs that are responsive to immediate needs and sustainable over the long term.

Possibilities: Interns could teach adults (ESL, GED preparation, basic education) one-on-one and in small groups; create and lead writing workshops for children from early childhood (mornings) to school age (afternoons). They can also volunteer as teacher's aides and work with teachers on developing creative writing projects and literary enrichment activities. Contact Consuela Marie Sanchez, Resource Development Specialist, 312.243.7300 x.34, sanchezc@crcl.net.

EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, 60201, www.epl.org
Beginning in summer 2008, the MA/MFA program has worked with the library to offer free writing workshops. Students propose courses, and librarians choose the ones that might appeal most to library patrons, during the day or at night. Teen workshops are in the summer only. The library prefers to plan months in advance. Contact: co-director S.L. Wisenberg at wisenberg@northwestern.edu.

FEATHERPROOF BOOKS
www.featherproof.com
Featherproof is a young indie publisher based in Chicago, dedicated to the small-press ideals of finding fresh, urban voices. We publish perfect-bound, full-length works of fiction and downloadable mini-books.

Possibilities: Responsibilities include copy editing and proofreading manuscripts, completing first-reads on submissions as they come in, and general organization of the submission process. Interns are also expected to help in the printing and binding of our downloadable mini-books, as well as marketing and publicity tasks as they come up. Contact Jonathan Messinger, jonathan@featherproof.com, 773.306.9173.

FREE STREET
1419 W. Blackhawk, 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60622, http://www.freestreet.org.
Free Street opens the potential of youth through theater and writing to be creative, active participants in their own destiny. Youth (with a focus on teens) participate in long term workshops which help to cultivate better habits for curious learning and passionate living. Workshops lead to the creation of performances or books. Creative writing is an essential component of all workshops. The top theater ensemble has performed at over 50 European theater festivals. Free Street has developed a unique theater training approach that cultivates creative skills and enhances understanding of artistic process.

Possibilities: Participate and assist in workshops, grant writing, book production/editing. Internships are designed with the intern to take advantage of particular skills and areas of curiosity. Contact: Bryn Magnus (773) 772-7248 bryn@freestreet.org.

IVAN R. DEE, PUBLISHER
1332 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60622-2694, www.ivanrdee.com.
Ivan R. Dee publishes serious nonfiction trade books in history, politics, biography, literature, philosophy, and theater. Similar to Basic Books and The Free Press in their heyday, Ivan R. Dee produces books that are provocative, controversial, and aimed at the intelligent layperson. They are routinely reviewed in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New York Review of Books, and other influential publications. Ivan R. Dee paperbacks are also used extensively in college courses as supplementary reading.

Possibilities: Two internships, one general and one in publicity. Publicity duties include, but are not limited to, research, correspondence, assisting with event coordination, and special projects/promotions; general duties include, but are not limited to, operations, proofing, marketing, production, and special projects. Schedules are flexible within the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) regular office hours. Interested candidates please fax or e-mail cover letter and resume to Attn: Internship at, intern@ivanrdee.com, 312.787.6269.

Neighborhood Writing Alliance/Journal of Ordinary Thought
1313 E. 60th St., Ste. 238, Chicago, IL 60637 www.jot.org.
The Neighborhood Writing Alliance (NWA) provokes dialogue and promotes change by creating opportunities for adults in Chicago to write, publish, and perform works about their lives. NWA sponsors free weekly writing workshops for adults across the city of Chicago in branches of the Chicago Public Library, social service agencies, and community centers. Our focus is on encouraging individuals to reflect upon, write about, and discussion their personal histories and everyday experiences. Selected writing is published quarterly in the award-winning Journal of Ordinary Thought (JOT), which has as its motto Every Person Is a Philosopher. JOT is distributed for free throughout the community and sent to paid subscribers, arts and community organizations, public policy makers, and selected media. To promote and support the writers and their work, we host readings and participate in public events.

Possibilities: NWA is seeking energetic and engaging teachers and/or writers who are interested in community-based work. Serve as an assistant workshop leader at one of our neighborhood writing groups. The groups meet once a week and attract a diverse group of adult writers with a range of interesting and powerful stories. This internship offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative and well-regarded organization, and to improve both your teaching and editing skills. Internships focused on the editing and publishing part of our work are also available. Contact editors@jot.org.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PRESS
629 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60208-4210, http://nupress.northwestern.edu.
From its inception Northwestern University Press has striven to be at the forefront in publishing. Authors first published by Northwestern University Press have been the recipients of numerous prizes, including the Nobel Prize for Literature and the National Book Award. Recently, the Press has begun publishing Chicago regional titles.

Possibilities: Students can work in acquisitions, reading and evaluating manuscripts. They may also apply for a competitive internship in the manuscript editorial department. For both internships, please send a letter of interest, a résumé, the names of two recommenders, and your availability by the deadline that corresponds to the desired internship term. For acquisitions, send to Henry Carrigan, senior editor, h-carrigan@northwestern.edu. For manuscript editorial internship, send to Serena Brommel, senior project editor, s-brommel@northwestern.edu, Application deadlines: For Fall 2008, materials due July 25; for Winter and Spring 2009, Nov. 13; for Summer 2009, April 17. For the manuscript editorial internship, only finalists will be contacted. For details about either internship, contact S.L. Wisenberg at slwisenberg@sbcglobal.net.

OPEN BOOKS
213 W. Institute Pl., Chicago, IL 60610, http://open-books.org.
Open Books is a nonprofit bookstore, literacy community center, and volunteer corps dedicated to raising awareness about illiteracy, improving reading skills, and spreading the love of books in Chicago and beyond. Interns teach reading and writing and take part in literacy awareness events (Printers Row Book Fair, Chicago Reader Book Swap, StoryBus tour, etc.)

Possibilities: Lead creative writing workshops in prose or poetry among youth or adults; oversee or serve as reading mentor in Open Books Buddies programs around the city; tutor people of all ages in various literacy programs. Contact: Erin Walter, literacy director, at ewalter@open-books.org.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
1840 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL 60208; Wieboldt Hall, 339 E. Chicago Ave., 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-3008, http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/OLLI/.
OLLI is a daytime program of Northwestern's School of Continuing Studies. The learning community generates an intellectually challenging curriculum of over 60 study groups, serving over 500 mature adults on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Composed of "seasoned learners" from all walks of life, OLLI members pursue learning for pure pleasure.

Possibilities: Although most OLLI courses are peer-led, MCW students have developed and led writing workshops for OLLI members in poetry, memoir and fiction. The workshops have ranged from six to eight weeks, and may be held on weekdays or Saturdays at the SCS building at 405 Church in Evanston, at OLLI offices in Evanston, or Wieboldt Hall in Chicago. If you're interested in this option, first contact MCW co-director S.L. Wisenberg at wisenberg@northwestern.edu to discuss and develop your workshop focus.

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM
2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago 60614, www.naturemuseum.org.
The museum aims to combine the beauty of nature with cutting-edge scientific discovery and specializes in the ecology and biodiversity of the Midwest -- from the Great Lakes to the prairies, from natural to urban areas. It houses seven permanent exhibits that encourage visitors to examine and question the world around them and help to demonstrate that everything people do -- even in the heart of the city -- affects nature whether it is nearby or hundreds of miles away. These permanent exhibits include the Butterfly Haven and Environmental Central.

Possibilities: The museum offers year-round early childhood education, and classes for older students (through high school), as well as summer camp. Interns could create their own writing workshops based on the museum's resources and exhibits. Contact: Lauren Pike, Assistant Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, Chicago Academy of Sciences and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, lpike@naturemuseum.org, 773.755.5142 (phone), 773.755.5199 (fax).

RHINO: THE POETRY FORUM, INC.
P.O. Box 591 Evanston, IL 60204. www.rhinopoetry.org.
RHINO is a local non-profit annual literary journal with a 31-year history that also offers area workshops and readings. It has received numerous grants from the Illinois Arts Council, Evanston Arts Council, and other places. Poems from RHINO have appeared in Best American Poetry and have been nominated for Puschart and other prizes.

Possibilities: Using your excellent editing, proofreading, creative marketing, and computer skills (Microsoft Office, web page, database management, and typesetting), you will be able to assist with nearly every area of producing a literary magazine. Possible projects include public relations, marketing, and distribution of the journal in print sources, on-line, and in bookstores; creating and sending out mailings; processing submissions and rejections during our reading period, April - October; collecting, organizing, and updating databases; attending and assisting at the readings we host.

Please submit a cover letter or e-mail indicating your areas of interest and expertise; attach your resume as a .doc attachment; and include your contact information. Please send all material three to four weeks in advance of the first day of the quarter to Jackie White at rhinobiz@hotmail.com.

THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM
601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, 60614, www.chicagohistory.org.
The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. Our ability to illuminate the past is a reminder of what really happened once upon a time, sheds light on the present, and compellingly informs the future. The museum produces a variety of publications, including Chicago History magazine (also launching online later this year), newsletters, promotional pieces, books, exhibition labels, etc.

Possibilities: The publications intern performs research, fact checking, photo research, writing captions, and other duties for Chicago History and other publications. The Chicago History online intern performs the above duties, plus securing permissions and scanning documents, in the launch of Chicago History online. For further information, see http://www.chicagohistory.org/aboutus/jobsvolunteering/internships. Contact Marne Bariso, bariso@chicagohistory.org, 312.799.2274.

WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS
www.wordswithoutborders.org.
An online journal in literature in translation, Words Without Borders undertakes to promote international communication through translation of the world's best writing--selected and translated by a distinguished group of writers, translators, and publishing professionals--and publishing and promoting these works (or excerpts) on the web. Words Without Borders also serves as an advocacy organization for literature in translation, producing events that feature the work of foreign writers and connecting these writers to universities and to print and broadcast media. They have been publishing since September 2003 and have been named one of TIME magazine's "fifty coolest websites" and included in a New York Times Book Review article on literary websites.

Possibilities: assist managing editor with editorial and administrative duties and website updating and maintenance. Contact: S. Harris, sharris@northwestern.edu.

YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60622, phone (773) 486-4331. www.youngchicagoauthors.org.
The mission of YCA is to encourage self-expression and literacy among Chicago's youth through writing and performance. YCA provides creative writing courses and performance forums, free to youth aged 13-19, as well as services that aid educators in promoting creative writing within the schools. Help teach or help with programming.

Possibilities: Help with teaching, programming, marketing. Contact: Toni Asante Lightfoot, workshops manager, lightfoot@youngchicagoauthors.org; or Lisa Sousa, interim executive director, lisa@youngchicagoauthors.org.