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The Writers Grotto is looking for a part-time registrar and administrator for our Classes Program and general administration. Could this be you?? Classes are one of the Grotto's most important programs, both in terms of revenue and in terms of building community within the Grotto and outside it. We are bringing on a part-time registrar to help administer this program, who'll facilitate day-to-day operations and support the teachers and Programming team. The position entails about 15-20 hours per week of work, reports to a Board member and works closely with the Programming team and the Grotto's Classes Committee. The main responsibility of the Classes Registrar & Administrative Manager is to ensure the smooth operation of the Classes Program so that the Grotto can continue to offer a robust slate of classes and other opportunities to the public. This is an hourly contract position, for someone with experience in arts administration, academic administration, and/or teaching, and includes full membership benefits at the Writers Grotto. The Writers Grotto values the diversity of perspectives that all members bring to the organization, whether rooted in race and ethnicity, gender or sexuality, class, religion, or any other metric used to divide humans from other humans. As such, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities for this role. BIPOC and queer candidates are encouraged. Please click on the "See More" button to apply.

Applications are open for the 2026 Rooted & Written Fellowship! The conference takes place from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, and consists of both in person and online courses. We’re excited to offer two keynote speakers with moderators, a seminar speaker, six flash classes, and five core classes across multiple genres (memoir, fiction, essay, poetry, and screenwriting). Tuition is free if you are accepted into the Rooted & Written Conference. Please click on the "See More" button below to view the full guidelines of the application.