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May 2021

Join the 826DC Team this Summer

We're Hiring

826DC is currently hiring a Director of Development, a School Residency Manager, and two summer interns!

Director of Development

The Director of Development develops and manages the execution of 826DC’s ambitious but thoughtful fundraising and external relations strategies across all funding streams. This individual will work with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, a team of two staff members, and volunteers to raise 826DC’s annual budget.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000. The compensation package also includes health care reimbursement, a generous vacation and sick leave policy, 401k match, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Here’s the full job description and how to apply.

School Residency Manager

The School Residency Manager leads our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) and will support our other in-school residency programs and associated publication projects, work that is central to our mission.

The salary is $50,000. The compensation package also includes health care reimbursement, a generous vacation and sick leave policy, 401k match, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Here’s the full job description and how to apply.

Educational Programming Intern

Educational Programming Interns support 826DC’s writing programs, publishing projects, and resource and curriculum development.

This remote internship includes a small stipend. The amount is based on how many hours you’re able to work with us each week.

Here’s the full internship description and how to apply. Please do so by the end of the day on May 17th.

Communications and Development Intern

Communications and Development Interns help 826DC with our external communications and fundraising efforts.

This remote internship also includes a small stipend. The amount is based on how many hours you’re able to work with us each week.

Here’s the full internship description and how to apply. Please do so by the end of the day on May 21st.


826DC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourages persons of color, females, LGBTQIA persons, and persons with disabilities to apply for these positions!