About Dharma Jewell

Dharma Jewell, LLC is a small, independent publishing business specialising in philosophy, literature, poetry, and works exploring human flourishing, ethics, and culture.

Our current publications include philosophical books and papers, literary works, and multilingual editions. We are developing additional publishing and audiovisual projects and are considering expanding our business to publish works by other authors.

We are seeking a capable, creative, and motivated assistant who would enjoy participating in these projects and developing professionally as the business grows.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Book Production and Publishing

- Prepare and format manuscripts using Microsoft Word and other publishing software.
- Prepare print-ready and electronic book files.
- Manage book publication through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
- Assist with book covers, descriptions, bibliographic information, and publication details.
- Coordinate corrections, revisions, translations, and new editions.
- Maintain organised electronic records of manuscripts, publications, and related materials.
- Learn and apply new publishing technologies and production methods.

1. Website and Digital Media

- Assist with maintaining and developing the company’s website.
- Prepare and publish website content.
- Coordinate social media activities and promotional campaigns.
- Assist with the production of videos and other audiovisual materials.
- Participate in developing The Everyday Bodhisattva, a project intended to communicate philosophical ideas through accessible digital media.

1. Marketing and Business Development

- Assist with marketing books and other publications.
- Communicate with bookstores, distributors, prospective customers, and other organisations.




- Develop promotional materials and coordinate marketing activities.
- Maintain records of business correspondence and promotional activities.
- Help explore opportunities to expand Dharma Jewell’s publishing activities.

1. Research, Communication, and Project Coordination

- Assist with research and information gathering.
- Coordinate communications in English and Spanish.
- Work with AI assistants and other digital tools to support publishing, research, writing, and business operations.
- Track projects, deadlines, and production requirements.
- Help coordinate future projects involving additional authors, editors, translators, and creative professionals.

1. General Assistance

The position also includes some personal and household assistance, including occasional errands and helping with a household dog. These are secondary responsibilities; the principal work involves publishing and creative projects. The position may offer opportunities for occasional travel to Colorado, USA, by mutual agreement and subject to appropriate travel documentation.

Qualifications

Essential

- Strong computer skills and confidence learning unfamiliar software.
- Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.




- English proficiency sufficient to work with English-language documents, instructions, and professional correspondence.
- Willingness to learn publishing software, Amazon KDP, and AI-assisted workflows.
- Reliability, initiative, and an interest in developing new professional skills.

Desirable, but not required
- Experience with Microsoft Word document formatting and PDF preparation.
- Experience in publishing, editing, writing, translation, or communications.
- Website management or content creation.
- Familiarity with Canva, video editing, or social media marketing.
- Experience with Amazon KDP or similar publishing platforms.
- Experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools.
- Interest in philosophy, literature, poetry, and the arts.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Previous publishing experience is not essential. Training can be provided to someone with strong computer skills and a demonstrated ability to learn.

Opportunities for Professional Growth

We are looking for someone interested in developing a long-term professional relationship with Dharma Jewell.

As the business grows, the successful candidate may have opportunities to assume greater responsibility for publishing operations, editorial coordination, author relations, marketing, digital media production, and business management.

We particularly welcome applicants who enjoy learning, taking initiative, developing creative solutions, and helping build new projects.

The position offers an opportunity to work closely with an author and philosopher on a variety of intellectual, literary, and creative endeavours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $23,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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