The Editorial Department at Ave Maria Press is looking for an intern to join the department for the 2026–2027 school year. The intern will learn about the publishing industry by working with editors and other Ave staff in a collaborative community environment.
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 to helping people know, love, and serve God and to spreading the gospel of Jesus through books and other resources.
Your Role as an Ave Maria Press Rights & Permissions Intern:
At Ave Maria Press, we believe in investing in your growth and success. As an intern, your duties will include:
- Working independently and collaboratively on multiple tasks.
- Reviewing requests from other publishers to print foreign editions of Ave Maria Press titles.
- Documenting rights and fees for permissions and licensing; creating invoices.
- Researching contracts and receiving payments.
Essential skills for this role include:
- Accuracy
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Planning/Organizing
- Quality
- Written Communication
Note: This internship is part-time and paid. It requires approximately 8 hours per week with an in-person presence at our building. Ave Maria Press is located on the north end of the University of Notre Dame campus.
Term Length: Fall semester 2026, to begin immediately.
Requirements: Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Applicable majors can vary from humanities to business. 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 paid.
How To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Hanback
Ave Maria Press
P.O. Box 426
Notre Dame, IN 46556
lhanback@nd.edu
Website: www.avemariapress.com
