Cherry Lake Publishing/Sleeping Bear Press
E-book Internship Summer 2025

APPLICATION CLOSES: 4/1/25

45th Parallel Press is looking for a talented and passionate in-office intern for their data department. This intern will work with Cherry Lake Publishing for the summer term (June 2025-August 2025). The learning experience will provide insight into the creation of e-books, focusing on reader accessibility. This internship is unpaid.

To apply, send a cover letter, short writing sample (250-500 words), and resume to resumes@sleepingbearpress.com.
Subject line should include your name and “EBOOK INTERNSHIP Summer 2025".

Criteria:

• A current sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (English, communications, or data science, for example)
• Must be able to work 10-15 hours a week
• Passionate about making sure that children’s books are accessible to readers with a range of abilities
• Ability to work reliably, independently, and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude
• Strong time management skills
• Strong attention to detail

Interns will gain experience in areas such as:

• Participating in our company diversity initiatives
• Participating in department meetings
• Data-tracking and other administrative tasks
• Editing ePub file formats
• Writing alternative text for images in e-publications

This is a unpaid, in-office position (office is located in Ann Arbor, MI) with an expected commitment of 10-15 hours per week depending on availability.