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Join the Squad

Become a member of Sapelo Square!

We are currently seeking volunteer co-editors for our ReligionArts & CultureHistory and Politics sections, for Social Media and we also have internship opportunities!

Interested? Send a resume and cover letter to info@sapelosquare.com
Questions? E-mail info@sapelosquare.com

Arts & Culture Co-editor

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with co-editor to effectively manage, edit, produce, and publish content for the Arts & Culture section of Sapelo Square
  • Identify and recruit potential contributors.
  • Provide guidance to contributors throughout the writing and submission process.
  • Produce content as needed, which may include writing, collecting and editing raw content and media.
  • Create quarterly content calendar.
  • Meet scheduled submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with Managing Editor regarding submission process.
  • Uphold the mission and values of Sapelo Square by being inclusive of the dynamic and diverse Black Muslim voices in the United States.
  • Attend monthly (virtual) Sapelo Squad meetings.
  • Have the opportunity to educate the broader public about Black Muslims in The United States and challenge the marginalization and invisibility of this critical community.

History Co-editor

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with co-editor to effectively manage, edit, produce, and publish content for the History section of Sapelo Square
  • Identify and recruit potential contributors.
  • Provide guidance to contributors throughout the writing and submission process.
  • Produce content as needed, which may include writing, collecting and editing raw content and media.
  • Create quarterly content calendar.
  • Meet scheduled submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with Managing Editor regarding submission process.
  • Uphold the mission and values of Sapelo Square by being inclusive of the dynamic and diverse Black Muslim voices in the United States.
  • Attend monthly (virtual) Sapelo Squad meetings.
  • Have the opportunity to educate the broader public about Black Muslims in The United States and challenge the marginalization and invisibility of this critical community.

Politics Co-editor

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with co-editor to effectively manage, edit, produce, and publish content for the Politics section of Sapelo Square
  • Produce and oversee Politics content on Sapelo Square
  • Identify and recruit potential contributors.
  • Provide guidance to contributors throughout the writing and submission process.
  • Produce content as needed, which may include writing, collecting and editing raw content and media.
  • Create quarterly content calendar.
  • Meet scheduled submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with Managing Editor regarding submission process.
  • Uphold the mission and values of Sapelo Square by being inclusive of the dynamic and diverse Black Muslim voices in the United States.
  • Attend monthly (virtual) Sapelo Squad meetings.
  • Have the opportunity to educate the broader public about Black Muslims in The United States and challenge the marginalization and invisibility of this critical community.

Religion Co-editor

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and recruit potential contributors.
  • Provide guidance to contributors throughout the writing and submission process.
  • Produce content as needed, which may include writing, collecting and editing raw content and media.
  • Create quarterly content calendar.
  • Meet scheduled submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with Managing Editor regarding submission process.
  • Uphold the mission and values of Sapelo Square by being inclusive of the dynamic and diverse Black Muslim voices in the United States.
  • Attend monthly (virtual) Sapelo Squad meetings.
  • Have the opportunity to educate the broader public about Black Muslims in The United States and challenge the marginalization and invisibility of this critical community.

Social Media Producer

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Create on-brand social media Content
  • Manage social media engagement
  • Collaborate with Squad to promote Sapelo content
  • Photoshop/Canva/Graphic Design
  • Some Editing and writing
  • Attend monthly Squad meetings (virtual)

Internships

Content Intern Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing monthly editorial content for the site
  • Conduct content research
  • Conduct research interviews
  • Assist in developing editorial calendar
  • Assist in soliciting content
  • Fact-Checking
  • Photo Sourcing / resizing / Photoshop / photography / production / Editing / writing
  • Attend monthly Squad meetings (virtual)

Social Media Intern Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing weekly social media posts
  • Assist in tracking social media engagement
  • Assist in increasing social media engagement
  • Photo Sourcing, resizing, Photoshop, photography, and production
  • Editing and writing
  • Attend monthly Squad meetings (virtual)

Management Intern Responsibilities:

  • Assist in partnership building initiatives by identifying potential partners, supporting networking efforts, and managing partnership relationships
  • Assist with recruitment and onboarding of Sapelo staff
  • Support organizational capacity building efforts and organizational development
  • Assist in developing fundraising outreach campaign to increase individual donors, particular sustainers (individuals/organizations making monthly contributions)
  • Assist with brand marketing strategies
  • Photo Sourcing / resizing / Photoshop / photography / production
  • Editing/writing
  • Attend monthly Squad meetings (virtual)

Questions? E-mail info@sapelosquare.com