Do you consider yourself a poet? Are you interested in advocating for the written word and poetic literacy in Arlington? The Town of Arlington is searching for its next Poet Laureate! And if you answered those two questions in the positive, you should definitely be applying for this position. The three-year term is perfect for a dynamic, self-motivated poet to act as the town’s leading poetic voice, working with local poets and writers, and encouraging the reading and writing of poetry in Arlington. Engagement in the arts in Arlington is high, and poetry needs an ambassador to promote the literary arts through conversation, readings, public appearances and workshops. If you’ve even THOUGHT of applying, please do so.
If you would like to apply to the position electronically, please fill out the following Google Form here. Application materials can also be found on the Town website. Hard copies of the application materials can also be picked up at the Town Manager’s Office, the Board of Selectmen’s Office and at the Robbins Library.
If you plan to apply via snail mail, please submit your documents – the application, your CV/Resume, samples of poetry and other supplementary information – postmarked or hand-delivered no later than November 30, 2022 to the Board of Selectman at Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA 02476, or hand delivered to the Board of Selectmen’s Office in Town Hall.
For more details and answers to questions, please email Poet Laureate Committee Chair, John Burt at arlingtonpoetlaureatecommittee@gmail.com. This position comes with an annual stipend of $750.
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