Island Press seeks Book Production Assistant - $17.50/hour

Not everyone was meant to be on the front lines tagging lions or cleaning streams in their pursuit of helping the environment. Just as important are those behind the scenes who help share information necessary for professionals, academics, and the general public to be better informed about the world around them. At Island Press, you can use your keen attention to detail, love of the written word, and desire to help the environment as a Production Assistant. You will be able to learn real-world skills necessary for success in the production department of a publishing house, as well as the inner workings of an environmental non-profit organization.

The Production Assistant will assist the team to usher books through to the final product, serving as the liaison between Island Press and our printers and e-book vendors, and coordinating the e-book program. The Production Assistant will also attend and participate in meetings with the Editorial and Marketing teams to collaborate on the manufacturing specs for various titles, as well as to coordinate the reprinting of titles.

The Production Assistant is an extra-budgetary, grant-funded position. At this time, resources are available to fund this position through August 31, 2020.