Freelance Publication Assistant (with growth to Assistant/Associate Publisher)

Job Title: Freelance Publication Assistant (with growth to Assistant/Associate Publisher)
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: Remote (St. Cloud, MN area preferred)
Pay: $20–$25 per hour (based on performance and role advancement)

Description:
Minnesota Family Magazine is seeking a mission-driven Freelance Publication Assistant to help coordinate operations, support advertisers and volunteers, and serve as a trusted ambassador of our publication. This flexible, part-time contract is ideal for someone who is organized, outgoing, and passionate about strengthening families and community.

This might be a great fit if you are:

• A stay-at-home parent with weekday availability looking to re-engage professionally in a flexible way

• A recent retiree seeking meaningful, part-time work with community impact

• Someone with a non-competing job and availability during business hours who thrives on organization and purpose

• A natural connector who enjoys supporting others and helping something good grow

What you’ll do:

• Support and coordinate freelance advertising sales reps

• Manage house advertising accounts and renewal efforts

• Provide customer service to advertisers and communicate with writers/editors

• Attend chamber/networking events to build visibility and partnerships

• Help grow our advertiser base and subscriber count

• Assist with editorial planning, events, and internal promotional efforts

What we provide:

• Flexible freelance work with an opportunity to grow into leadership

• Start at $20/hour with ~5–10 hours per week as a Publication Assistant

• Opportunity to advance to Assistant Publisher ($22/hr) or Associate Publisher ($25/hr) based on performance

• Mission-centered work supporting families and communities across Minnesota

You’ll be working directly with the Publisher to coordinate all aspects of Minnesota Family Magazine, helping it thrive while building meaningful relationships across the region.

To Apply:
Submit your resume to info@minnesotafamilymagazine.com, along with a short note sharing:

• Why you’re interested

• Your vision for how you’d contribute

• A bid on the work, a potential start date, or a request for a Request for Proposal (RFP)