Are you interested in a career in writing, editing, journalism, theology, or education? If so, Ave Maria Press, a publishing company at the University of Notre Dame, has a summer 2025 internship available to a college student eager to home skills in each of these areas and learn more about the overall publishing process.
Why Choose Ave Maria Press?
By joining our team, you'll gain practical skills and experience in publishing and marketing, with the advantage of hands-on work and a tangible impact on our readers. As a smaller company, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct contribution, see the results of your efforts, and grow rapidly. Our company is the perfect environment to help shape your future career and hone important life skills. We are also not just another publishing company—we're a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross, dedicated helping people know, love, and serve God and to spreading the gospel of Jesus through books and other resources.
What You'll Experience:
At Ave Maria Press, we believe in investing in your growth and success. As an intern, you can expect the following:
- Course Credit: Consult your academic advisor to learn how you can earn course credit while gaining practical experience in the industry.
- Insight into the Publishing World: Discover the entire book publishing process, from acquisition to the final printed book, and gain an in-depth understanding of the industry.
- Tailored Projects: We'll curate projects that align with your specific interests and talents, allowing you to develop and showcase your skills.
- A Thorough Overview of Writing, Editing, and Manuscript Preparation: Get hands-on experience by participating in each of these tasks.
- Mentorship and Training: Benefit from shadowing experienced professionals, receiving mentorship, and attending training sessions to enhance your skill set.
- Company Involvement: Participate in company meetings, contribute your ideas, and make your voice heard as an integral part of our team.
- Flexible Schedule: We understand the demands of student life, so we offer a flexible schedule to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Your Role as an Ave Maria Press Intern:
As a dedicated and curious intern, you'll have the opportunity to dive into a variety of tasks, including:
- Participating in various aspects of creation of student and teacher Catholic high school theology materials, including research, fact checking, writing, editing, or securing permissions.
- Conducting outreach to school, diocesan, and national leadership for communications, promotion, and research
- Organizing and tracking material on a production calendar.
- Learning the process of editorial and overall curriculum production, including by attending curriculum team meetings.
- Working hand-in-hand with marketing to help craft promotion pieces for curriculum
- Completing special projects catered to your talents and interests
Note: This internship is unpaid, requires 7-12 hours per week, and can be conducted remotely if you are not near the South Bend, IN area.
Term Length: Summer Semester
Requirements: Undergraduate students majoring in English, Journalism, Education, or Theology are encouraged to apply. Computer experience and familiarity with the internet are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software and interest in book publishing as a career is a plus.
Location: Ave Maria Press offices off Douglas Road
Payment: This position is unpaid.
How To Apply: Send resume and cover letter (with an indication of which term you are interested in applying for) to:
Lisa Hanback
Ave Maria Press
P.O. Box 428
Notre Dame, IN 46556
lhanback@nd.edu
Website www.avemariapress.com
