Staff Positions

We are currently accepting applications for a number of paid positions on Crescent's staff. The following positions are all contract-based positions ideal for individuals who are seeking supplemental income opportunities. Tele-commuting is preferred. What is important to us is your enthusiasm and a desire to join the staff of a growing Pagan magazine. You will need to be independant and self-motivated. This is a chance to become a part of the independent press and work with people who are passionate about what they do!

Positions areuntil filled.

Regional Advertisting Account Managers
Grant Writers
Online Teachers
Regional Distribution Managers (info coming soon)

If you are interested in writing or contributing artwork to the print magazine or Web site, please see our submission guidelines for information.

Regional Advertising Account Mangers (paid positions)

Advertising Account Manager positions require coverage of one (or more) of the following six regions:

• US West
  (CA, NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO HI)
• US NorthWest
  (OR, WA, ID, WY, MT, AK)
• US Central
  (KS, OK, MO, IL, IN, OH, KY, TN, WV)
• US NorthCentral
  (ND, SD, NE, IA, MN, WI, MI)
• US East
  (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ, MD, DE, BC)
• US South
  (TX, AR, LA, AL, FL, GA, SC, NC, VA)

We are looking for people who have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills. These positions require people who can sell effectively and are willing to build upon their skills. These positions require an intimate understanding of Crescent's niche audience, so familiarity and experience with our niche market (Paganism/Earth-based Spirituality) online and offline is a big plus. A willingness to get out in the community and network is also important.

Responsibilities
- Be the point of contact at Crescent for all current and potential advertisers in your region
- Develop and maintain relationships with advertisers
- Work with advertisers to find the best solution for them
- Help advertisers reach our audiences within their budget
- Work as a team with other Regional Advertising Account Managers when needed
- Work with advertisers to settle contracts

Advertising Account Managers are paid on a quarterly schedule. You will receive a base-pay at the beginning of the quarter. Throughout the quarter you will earn a commission based on a percentage of the ads that you sell in that quarter. Earnings are projected to range from $100.00 to $400.00 per quarter for one region.

We are looking for people who can commit to at least 10 - 20 hours per quarter, plus an estimated 2 - 5 hours per ad sold / account managed (12 - 36 hours per quarter / 4 - 12 hours per month.).

We suggest that you apply for the region in which you live, however, if you feel you can effectively cover a different region than the one in which you live please let us know. There is the potential for you to take on more than one region if you can effectively cover multiple regions.

To apply for one of these positions, please send your resume, contact information, your bio and a short statement letting us know why you would like to join Crescent's staff. Please state that you are applying for the Advertising Account Manager position and specify which region you are applying for. Please allow 10-12 business days for the review of your resume and application materials. If you meet our requirements will we set up an interview.

Grant Writer(s) (paid positions)

Grants writers will work closely with the Crescent's Editors, Khristine and Laura, to create compelling proposals for grants based on the Crescent's current and planned projects.

Pay
Writers will receive $50 per grant proposal. If the proposal is accepted and Crescent receives the grant, you will receive a bonus commission of 15%.

To apply for one of these positions, please send your resume, contact information, your bio and a short statement letting us know why you would like to join Crescent's staff. Please state that you are applying for a Grant Writer position and include a writing sample. (Grant Writers are encouraged to review our writers guidelines for details on the submission of a writing sample.) Please allow 10-12 business days for the review of your resume and application materials. If you meet our requirements will we set up an interview.

Online Teacher(s) (paid positions)

We are currently accepting proposals from prospective teachers for new online classes and workshops. We are looking for people who have excellent oral and written communition skills. You should have extensive knowlege of the subjects which you propose to teach and be able to document and provide references for your qualifications. Teaching experience is preferred; patience and the ability to clearly expain and instruct are imperative skills.

These positions are ideal for people who love working with others and who have a desire to share their knowlege and expertise. Strong internet skills are a must.

To apply for one of these positions, please send your contact information, your resume, two referrences, your bio and a short statement letting us know why you would like to join Crescent's staff. Please state that you are applying for a Teaching position and include a proposal for an online class or workshop. Proposals should describe the class subject and outline the class structure. Please allow 10-12 business days for the review of your resume and application materials. If you meet our requirements will we set up an interview.