Project Manager - Hundred Stories Project

Volunteer Opportunity: Project Manager | Hundred Stories Project

• Are you passionate about helping authors bring their books to life? Do you have experience with self-publishing and an interest in supporting incarcerated authors? Our organization is currently seeking a dedicated volunteer to assist with the Hundred Stories Project written by incarcerated authors through our Hundred Stories Project, in collaboration with our writing beyond the prison living archive at Humanities institute at Stony Brook University

https://ubfsf.org/hundred-stories-project/

This is a volunteer position with the option for a stipend based on available funding, awarded upon the successful completion of each book published.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with Program Director and university partners in managing incarcerated authors' book materials.
• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of project activities and deliverables.
• Supervise and support volunteer editors, student researchers, and interns.
• Work with graphic designers to create professional and compelling book cover art.
• File and submit manuscripts for copyright through the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Format and upload manuscripts for self-publishing platforms like KDP and IngramSpark, including author bios, book descriptions, and other necessary materials.
• Purchase and assign ISBNs for each book published.
• Coordinate with eBook formatting services to ensure manuscripts are optimized for digital publication.
• Work closely with a website developer to create a platform for book distribution.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, workflows, and progress reports.
• Monitor quality, consistency, and equity in contributions and outputs.
• Work closely with academic partners (e.g., Stony Brook University) and curriculum contributors.
• Oversee manuscript editing, transcription, anthology creation, and multimedia adaptations.
• Ensure all published work meets ethical, editorial, and aesthetic standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional partners, advocates, artists, and justice-centered organizations.
• Represent the Hundred Stories Project at conferences, panels, and events.
• Assist in crafting public content, newsletters (e.g., The Phuckin’ Wire), and update communications.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Strong ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Proven willingness and ability to work with incarcerated authors in a supportive and collaborative manner.
• Access to a computer, printing capabilities (when necessary), and proficiency in Microsoft Office & Adobe
• Minimum of two years of experience with self-publishing platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with manuscript formatting, purchasing ISBNs, and filing digital materials with the U.S. Electronic Copyright Office.
• A passion for literacy programs, social justice, and supporting the voices of incarcerated individuals.

Why Volunteer With Us:

• Make an impact by helping incarcerated authors publish their stories and ideas.
• Gain valuable experience in self-publishing, book formatting, and digital publishing platforms.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals and university partners in the field of book publishing.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote volunteer position, with the potential for a stipend based on book completion.

Requirements:

→ Demonstrated project management experience (nonprofit, publishing, media, or social justice fields).

→ Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

→ Comfortable working with diverse groups including volunteers and community partners.

→ Excellent organization, leadership, and time-management abilities.

→ Passion for storytelling, social justice, and elevating marginalized voices.

Preferred

→ Experience with narrative programming, publishing pipelines, or media production.

→ Familiarity with issues related to incarceration, criminal justice reform, or restorative justice.

→ Background in volunteer coordination or academic partnerships.How to

If you are passionate about publishing, book production, and making a meaningful contribution to prisoner rehabilitation and literacy, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a life-changing project.

Apply:

Submit your resume and application via Google Form with “Project Manager ” in the subject line.