Student Worker - Staff Editor, Brushfire Journal Job at University of Nevada, La

Student Worker - Staff Editor, Brushfire Journal

Apply locations: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job Description

The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal is a student-run organization at UNR that publishes two journals per year (one per semester). All art reviewed and published by Brushfire is submitted through our website.

With every new edition of the Brushfire, we strive to represent the diversity, originality, and dedication of our artistic community. As an ASUN organization, we also strive to be the creative literary and visual work outlet for our student body at UNR. Our main priority is to connect with the various art communities at UNR and throughout Reno. However, anyone can submit to Brushfire. We receive and publish art from across the country.

In order to achieve our goals, staff and volunteers also collaborate with other campus clubs and organizations, to promote Brushfire’s name and purpose, and to establish good relations with peer art organizations.

Collaboration is in Brushfire’s nature. Much of the work done will be with the help of co-workers and volunteers. What is most important is the drive to work in a team and work for the goals of this organization.

Our Editors handle all concerns with literary and art submissions, including but not limited to: reviewing and editing submissions, communicating with submitters, and working alongside a volunteer judging panel. Editors will oversee all copyediting operations for the journal, which may include, but is not limited to: copyediting all poetry, prose, and overseeing other volunteer copyeditors. On a final note, our Editor position will work with the Editor-in-Chief and fellow editors to make any last edits to the final proof of the journal.

All staff members are required to attend weekly meetings in which progress updates, announcements and challenges will be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing literature and art submissions, as well as contacting authors/artists regarding their submissions
• Copyediting all prose, poetry, and written content selected for journal publication
• Working with other editors to revise and send off final journal proof
• Attending weekly staff meetings

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 15 credits
• Candidate must have effective communication and group management skills
• Candidate must have organizational skills
• Candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in the respective field of art
• Candidate must have a good understanding of the mechanics of the English language

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10-13

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$12.00/hr

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

25.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

• Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter – (optional)
• Contact Information for Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2025

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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