Thompson seeks Poet Laureate - Volunteer Position

The Town of Thompson, CT is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Thompson’s first Poet Laureate.

A Poet Laureate must have a passion for, and expertise in, writing and presenting poetry, be willing to organize community poetry events and collaborate with Town departments and local arts organizations.  They must be a resident of Thompson and be 18 years or older. The term is for two years with a possibility for extension. This is a volunteer position.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a little about yourself and your connection with poetry along with a short explanation of why you would like to be Thompson’s Poet Laureate and what you’d like to achieve during your tenure.  Please include a selection of your poems.

Applicants may mail, drop off or e-mail applications to: Poet Laureate Search, Selectmen’s Office, PO Box 899, 815 Riverside Drive North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or e-mail to selectmensoffice@thompsonct.org.  The deadline is 4 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2023.   We hope to hold interviews the week of August 21, 2023. Be prepared to discuss your experience and vision for promoting local poetry programming for both adults and youth audiences.

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