WECAN Publications and Media Coordinator

About the role

The mission of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America is to foster a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven. WECAN is committed to nurturing childhood as a foundation for renewing human culture.

Responsibilities

Support Publications:

• Collaborate with WECAN staff on the promotion and distribution of publications, including the following.
• Gateways newsletter: Production, printing, and digital copy upload.
• Book Production: Yearly planning, initial planning for new publications, and post-production tasks.

Qualifications

• Professional-level proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Computer competency, including website updates
• Thorough familiarity with Waldorf early childhood educational practice and philosophy
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with virtual commerce platforms (Shopify) is a plus

Employment Details

• Selection, Accountability, and Review: The Publications and Media Coordinator is appointed by the WECAN Director with the approval of the WECAN Board. The WECAN Publications and Media Coordinator reports to the WECAN Director. Evaluation involves self-evaluation and peer review and is conducted first at 6 months, then annually until 3 years, and thereafter every 3 years by the WECAN Coordinator and Personnel Committee.
• Work Schedule: It is assumed that the Publications and Media Coordinator will fulfill the responsibilities as needed on a flexible schedule, coordinating schedules with other WECAN staff. It is assumed that the responsibilities and tasks of this position can be completed in approximately 10 hours per week, after an initial period of acclimation to the work. Hours will vary depending on the stage of various projects. There may be crunch times and slack times.

Compensation, Salary

The position is an executive position at 20% FTE. The WECAN salaries and COLA (cost-of-living adjustments) are reviewed annually by the WECAN Board. The salary for 2026-27 ranges from $12,200 to $14,300, depending on experience.

To Apply

To apply, please use this form to submit a resume, a sample of original writing of 500 words, and three professional references.

PLEASE NOTE: THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2026

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