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 ABOUT THE FEMINIST PRESSMISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF THE FEMINIST PRESS is to publish and promote the most potent voices of women from all eras and all regions of the globe. Now in its 38th year, the Press has brought more than 300 critically acclaimed works by and about women into print, enriching the literary canon, expanding the historical record, and influencing public discourse about issues fundamental to women. As the Press moves forward into the 21st century, we continue to bring vital new voices to public attention and celebrate a series of unique achievements and on-going goals:
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING"The Feminist press has become established over the years as a prime source for the lost history and literature of women . . . The Press continues to break new ground." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A flagship of the women's movement in the United States . . . an acknowledged pioneer." "The Feminist Press . . . has greatly enriched the world of books, and thus the universe of ideas . . . A majestic leader." ". . . the editors have made a beginning, created a place where the voices of all sorts of African women can be heard . . ." - THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS ON WOMEN WRITING AFRICA: THE SOUTHERN REGION ". . . a superb specimen of noir suspense." - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW ON IN A LONELY PLACE, FEMMES FATALES SERIES "Today's readers . . . should find Hughes deliciously - and chillingly - au courant." - LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE ON DOROTHY HUGHES "All praise to the editors at the Feminist Press for reprinting [The Blackbirder and In A Lonely Place]." - THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ". . . the Press early began to earn its reputation for innovative, multicultural publishing and to establish its importance as champions of women's literature." - WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD 
Please send an email of no more than 200 words describing your book project to Anjoli Roy at aroy@gc.cuny.edu with the word "submission" in the subject line. Your email should very briefly explain the type of book you are proposing and who you are. If we wish to see a portion of the manuscript or other materials, we will reply to your email requesting that you send those. (Note: we discard all unsolicited submissions materials that arrive unrequested.) Before contacting us, please consult the general guidelines to be sure that your work fits our publishing program. Again, please be patient in awaiting a reply: do not contact us before we respond to your initial email. Our small staff will read and respond to all proposals and queries sent through the appropriate channels as soon as they are able. GENERAL GUIDELINESThe Feminist Press at The City University of New York is a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational and publishing organization that works to eliminate gender stereotypes in books and schools and to provide literature with a broad vision of human potential. The Feminist Press is, in general, interested in primary texts that will have broad, long-term sales in bookstores, as well as the possibility of consistent adoption for college classrooms or use in secondary school classrooms. Through publications and projects, The Feminist Press attempts to contribute to the rediscovery of the history of women in the United States and internationally and to the emergence of a more humane society. THE FEMINIST PRESS'S PUBLISHING PROGRAM INCLUDES:
DOMESTIC RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS: Fred Courtright, The Permissions Company, Tel. (570) 839-7477, Fax (570) 839-7449, Email: permdude@eclipse.net UK/COMMONWEALTH AND THE NETHERLANDS: Shelley Power Literary Agency Ltd., 13 rue du Pre Saint Gervais, 75019 Paris, France, Tel. (+331) 42 38 36 49, Fax (+331) 40 40 70 08, Email: sp@shelleypower.co.uk GERMANY: Literarische Agentur Silke Weniger, Pettenkoferstr. 24, D-80336 Munich, Germany, Tel. (+ 49 89) 260 189 26, Fax (+49 89) 260 189 30, Email: weniger@litag.de ITALY: Natoli, Stefan & Olivia, Corso Plebisciti, 12, 20129 Milano, Italy, Tel. (+392) 70 16 45, Fax (+ 39 02) 70 12 77, Email: roberta.oliva@NATOLI.191.it SPAIN, PORTUGAL, NORWAY, DENMARK, FINLAND, AND LATIN AMERICA: Pontas Literary & Film Agency, Sèneca, 31, 08006 Barcelona, SPAIN, Tel. and Fax (+34 93) 218 22 12, Email: mart ina@pontas-agency.com, www.pontas-agency.com ALL OTHER TERRITORIES: Gloria Jacobs, The Feminist Press, Tel. (212) 817-7916, Fax (212) 817-1593, Email: gjacobs@gc.cuny.edu
INTERNSHIPS AT THE FEMINIST PRESS About Our InternshipsThe Feminist Press at CUNY offers year-round internships to those who wish to gain experience in publishing, to volunteer at a nonprofit organization with NGO status, and to work within an organization concerned with domestic and international women's issues. Our internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students, and to non-students of all ages. The Feminist Press is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in its interns as well. A stipend of $10.00 per day is offered to help cover transportation and food expenses, paid at the end of an intern's work week. What Previous Interns Have Said About Our Program "Being an intern at a nonprofit organization like The Feminist Press has given me a unique hands-on experience in publishing.…the staff [is] extremely knowledgeable and helpful… -Anna from Hunter College Duration Full-time internships at The Feminist Press are 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday from roughly 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an entire semester or trimester although internships do not have to be linked to academic semesters. Part-time internships are available upon request; All applicants must be able to commit to at least two full days of work. Application Deadlines The Feminist Press has a rolling application policy, however, first preference will be given to those who submit their applications by the following deadlines. Summer: April 15 Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Duties and Responsibilities Interns are a vital part of the Press’s staff. While interns are expected to perform clerical tasks for all departments, an effort is made to match interns to specific projects based on each individual’s skills and interests. Interns at The Feminist Press may expect to gain exposure to and experience in one or more of the following areas: ● Editorial ● Marketing ● Publicity ● Production ● Customer Service ● Fundraising and Administration ● Subsidiary Rights ● Administrative Assistance to the Executive Director Summer interns may express a preference for marketing, editorial, production, or fundraising and administration. Every attempt will be made to assign interns to those areas, but applicants should be willing to "float" among departments to get an overview of book publishing orat a nonprofit organization. Interns may attend staff meetings, production meetings, and editorial meetings as circumstances permit. REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: • Basic computer literacy; experience with Word is necessary, and knowledge of Excel and Access is a plus. Please indicate specific PC, MAC, or web skills on resume * • Basic office skills, including filing, accurate typing, and professional phone manner, are required • Willingness to "float" among all departments to gain an overall view of book publishing and a nonprofit organization is a must • Must be willing to share workspaces *Note: We are especially looking for interns with Quark, Joomla 1.5, and Access database experience. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
MARKETING/PUBLICITY
• Assist with writing press releases, catalogs, tip sheets, sales kits, advertisements, course adoption letters, web copy, and other marketing materials • Assist with updating and maintaining media and customer lists and databases • Assist with review copy and press release mailings • Assist with preparation for academic and sales conferences • Assist with market research of targeted audiences • Assist with order fulfillment, special sales, and inventory management EDITORIAL
• Assist with correspondence related to acquisitions, contracts, and communications with authors • Assist with various tasks related to our journal WSQ (Women’s Studies Quarterly) • Assist editorial department with basic proofing of manuscripts as needed • Work with the editorial department to read and report on manuscripts under consideration for publication • Assist editorial department with basic duties, including clerical responsibilities, responding to manuscripts, sending complimentary copies of recent books and reviews to authors and contributors, processing permissions requests, submitting books for rights consideration, researching/requesting quotes for covers, and preparing manuscripts for production FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT
• Maintain the development department’s prospect files, which consist of donor histories for corporations, foundations, and individuals• Assist with identifying new potential donors via The Foundation Center and other sources • Draft acknowledgement letters and other correspondence • Assist with mailings and follow up to cultivation events • Assist with updating and maintaining donor database • Attend development meetings as needed • Assist with annual fundraising gala as needed ADMINISTRATION
• Assist Executive Director and Associate Director with administrative work• Assist with royalties, rights, permissions and book projects • Assist with annual fundraising gala preparation • Assist each department with basic duties, including general correspondence and record-keeping PRODUCTION
• Willingness to learn QuarkExpress and/or InDesign • Assist production manager with book reprints • Assist production manager by inputting text corrections to book interiors and back covers Housing and Transportation
Application To apply for an internship at The Feminist Press please: 1) email a cover letter in the body of the email or as a Word Document describing why you would like to intern at the Press, and 2) email a resume in the body of the email or as a Word Document. These may be in the same email. Please also include the names of two references. Send via email to the attention of Janet Tanke at jtanke@gc.cuny.edu with the subject line "Internship" followed by the season and year that you would like to intern. In your cover letter, please indicate when you will be available: include tentative start and end dates, and days available. Electronic submissions preferred. *Note: Intermediary programs such as MonstrerTrak.com that automatically forward applications will not be considered. At this time, we would prefer no pdf applications.
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