OPS Acquisitions Intern

University of Florida; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Acquisitions Intern to assist the Acquisitions department of the State University System Press (University Press of Florida). The role involves work on book projects at all stages of acquisitions and various clerical duties, with emphasis on reading and discussing books to gain publishing industry experience.

The position offers an off-campus work location with a flexible 12–15 hour per week schedule and pays $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Computer literacy including Windows and MS Office.
• Preferred college coursework or relevant experience in publishing, copyediting and proofreading.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain records in the press database.
• Assist with evaluation and preparation of projects for the press’s faculty editorial boards, including drafting editorial comments and bios.
• Evaluate images submitted for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer review.
• Create book castoffs to estimate length of publications.
• Send letters to newly published authors.
• Review initial project submissions for prospective publication and route to appropriate editor.
• Read and evaluate proposals for projects under consideration.
• Compose project summaries for advance contract circulation.
• Draft revision and resubmit letters summarizing peer reviews.
• Attend department meetings to discuss projects under consideration.
• Research prospective peer reviewers for projects under consideration.
• Review conference programs and identify prospective projects and authors of interest.
• Researching course adoption potential for prospective book projects.
• Conduct other research projects as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Windows knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

College coursework or relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Job no: 541882
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Off-Campus Work Location
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 47002000 - UP-ACQUISITIONS

Classification Title:

OPS Acquisitions Intern

High school diploma

Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Description:

The Acquisitions Intern assists the Acquisitions department of the State University System Press (University Press of Florida) and works on book projects at all stages of the acquisitions process, and performs other clerical duties as assigned.

Excellent written communication skills and organizational abilities are essential. This position is ideal for students who enjoy reading and discussing books and scholarship, who want to gain experience in the publishing business, and who are interested in exploring book publishing as a career. The Acquisitions Intern will gain practical and professional knowledge about the publishing industry.

Department Support:

• Creating and maintaining records in the press database;
• Assisting with the evaluation and preparation of projects for the press’s faculty editorial boards, including drafting editorial comments and author and peer reviewer bios;
• Evaluating images submitted for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production;
• Preparing manuscripts for peer review;
• Creating book castoffs to estimate length of publications;
• Sending letters to newly published authors;

Project Development:

• Reviewing initial project submissions for prospective publication and routing to appropriate editor or declining as necessary;
• Reading and evaluating proposals for projects under consideration;
• Composing project summaries for advance contract circulation;
• Drafting revision and resubmit letters summarizing peer reviews;
• Attending department meetings to discuss projects under consideration;

Research:

• Researching prospective peer reviewers for projects under consideration;
• Reviewing conference programs and identifying prospective projects and authors of interest;
• Researching course adoption potential for prospective book projects;
• Conducting other research projects as needed.

$15 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

Appropriate college coursework or relevant experience in a professional setting and/or publishing, especially copyediting and proofreading.

Experience with Adobe Photoshop.

12–15 hours per week

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.