Grounded Possibilities seeks applications for two contract positions. The application deadline for both roles is Tuesday, January 13 at 11:59pm. Full job description below. Email info@groundedpossibilities.org with questions or technical assistance needs.

*Plese note that we will be on holiday break December 19 - January 6 and will not be replying to emails during that time.

MANAGING EDITOR – JOB DESCRIPTION Contract

Term: 10 months (with possibility to extend)
Compensation: $15,000
Application Deadline: January 13

Grounded Possibilities is seeking a Managing Editor for an artist-driven publication exploring environmental justice and culture in North Carolina and the wider South. Our work centers imagination, land, ancestry, and community. We approach publishing as an art practice: intentional, rigorous, and beautifully executed. We do not code-switch. Our audience is our people.

We are building a team of collaborators. This role is ideal for someone excited to shape a publication from the ground up, who finds joy in building systems and workflows, and who honors both creative intuition and editorial discipline.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage contributor communication and deadlines

• Support writers, artists, and designers through drafts, revisions, permissions, and delivery

• Work closely with the design team on layout and production needs

• Build and maintain a production calendar

• Support quality control from draft to print

• Contribute to distribution, launch, and public release planning

• Hold the “how” — ensuring the publication arrives complete, polished, and on time

Traditional newsroom experience is not required. We value a strong mix of storytelling, clarity, integrity, artistry, process and organization.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong project manager who cares about process and people 

• Experienced supporting creative contributors and meeting timelines

• Background with print and digital publications (literary, arts, culture, academic, or independent media)

• Detail-oriented and flexible with evolving creative work

• Comfortable collaborating inside a Black-led, Southern-based creative ecosystem

• Interested in building something new rather than inheriting a system

Fundraising or sponsorship experience is a plus but not required.

Contract Details:

• 10-month contract

• Mix of virtual and in-person meetings 

• Based in the US South (NC-based preferred)

• Flexible schedule with heavier production periods

• Potential for contract renewal as the publication grows

To Apply, Submit:

• Short cover letter explaining interest and relevant skills

• Resume/CV

• 2–4 examples of past editorial or project management work

• Three references

Email materials to: info@groundedpossibilities.org
Subject: Managing Editor Application

We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, Southern, queer, trans, rural, and disabled applicants, and people with non-traditional pathways into publishing.

Swamp Jam Event Producer (Triangle-based)

Contract Term: 5 months
Compensation: $10,000
Application Deadline: January 13

Grounded Possibilities is looking for an event producer to manage our third annual Swamp Jam in Durham, North Carolina on the weekend of May 29th, 2026. Swamp Jam is a public facing, multifaceted event that will include the presentation of visual, performance-based and literary art as well as conference style presentations related to environmental justice. 

The theme for this year’s Swamp Jam is “Take me to the Reciprocene”. The “Reciprocene” is a speculative geological era that comes after the anthropocene and is defined by human beings' renewed reciprocal relationship with the planet and all of its non-human life. 

A selection of artists will be invited to create work in direct response to this theme and present it at Swamp Jam through performance and/or installation. Sessions and performances will occur during the day and the event will culminate in a series of musical performances. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, process invoices, and ensure all events stay within financial targets.

• Vendor & Partner Relations: Identify, negotiate with, and manage contracts for vendors, sponsors, and partners, including caterers, entertainers, audiovisual technicians and artists

• Logistics & Operations: Oversee all logistical aspects of an event, including, site visits, setup, teardown, transportation, and staffing.

• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, provide regular updates, manage expectations, and collaborate with internal teams like marketing and design.

• On-Site Execution: Manage event execution on-site, ensuring all elements are implemented according to plan and quickly troubleshooting any issues that arise.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the safety and security of attendees.

• Team & VolunteerManagement (if applicable): Lead, mentor, and guide an event production team to ensure high-quality execution.

• Collaborate with the Swamp Jam Leadership team to problem solve and create strategy/ systems for the aforementioned tasks and responsibilities.  

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience:

• Event planning/production experience.

• Proven track record of successfully managing events from start to finish.

• Experience managing budgets and vendors.

• Experience with event management software 

• Experience connecting, bridging and communicating with people from a diverse array of identities and lived experiences.  

• Experience working with artists 

• Knowledge of art installation/ production best practices  

• Skills:

• Courteous and professional Communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Creative and strategic thinking.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Problem-solving and risk management skills.

• Proficiency in event management software.

• Be able to lift and move 10 lbs with reasonable accommodations

• Based in the Triangle region of North Carolina 

Contract Details:

• 5-month contract February 1 - June 30

• Mix of virtual and in-person meetings

• Flexible schedule with heavier production periods

• Average of 10 hours/ week @ $50/hr 

• Must be available May 26- June 1 for event preparation and Swamp Jam (May 29-June 1)

• Must be able to work select evenings and weekends, as Swamp Jam will occur outside of standard business hours. 

• 3-4 site visits between February -May: to be scheduled in coordination with the GP Leadership team. 

• Must have extended hours availability on the week of May 26th leading up to the event as artists and vendors will access the space for set-up and install.

To Apply, Submit:

• Short cover letter explaining interest and relevant skills

• Resume/CV

• 2–4 examples of event management work

• Three references

Email materials to: info@groundedpossibilities.org
Subject: Event Producer Application