Volunteer Staff Researchers
Torch & Tinder Press is an independent publisher dedicated to freedom, truth, and cultural resistance.
We’re seeking Volunteer Staff Researchers to help ensure our work is precise, credible, and well-sourced. Researchers support writers and editors by fact-checking, locating primary and secondary sources, and preparing background briefs for ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct research to support essays, Core Collections, and Embers Quarterly.
Fact-check and verify references for accuracy and consistency.
Compile resource lists and annotated bibliographies.
Work collaboratively with editors and writers to provide timely, reliable information.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who:
Is detail-oriented and comfortable navigating academic, journalistic, and archival sources.
Understands (or is eager to learn) citation standards (Chicago style preferred).
Can work independently and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Shares our commitment to accuracy, cultural memory, and responsible publishing.
Bonus if you have:
Experience with fact-checking, library research, or academic work.
Familiarity with activist/grassroots publishing or independent media.
Ideal For
Students, retirees, librarians, academics, or independent researchers who want to apply their skills to a living press.
Writers or artists who also enjoy the behind-the-scenes work of building credibility and context.
What We Offer
The opportunity to help shape a press grounded in truth and accuracy.
Collaboration with a supportive, interdisciplinary team.
Public acknowledgment for contributions (opt-in).
Access to all Torch & Tinder’s publications and resources.
Membership in Refuge Bonne Foi, our shared community of practice, alongside other aligned projects.
Position Type: Volunteer (Remote)
Reports to: Editor-in-Chief / Founder
Time Commitment: Flexible; varies by project and assignment
Contact: info@torchandtinder.org