content writers

At SPORK!, we believe personal storytelling reflects the diversity and richness of the Disabled community.

We invite writers, reviewers, artists, commentators, and biographers to share their lived experiences, reflections, and original content that express their unique perspectives.

Whether you are a seasoned writer or just beginning, your voice is valid, powerful, and essential.

Perks of Writing for SPORK!

When you write for SPORK!, you’re not just submitting content—you’re contributing to a growing archive of voices, creativity, and lived experience within the Disabled and community. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Accepted submissions are permanently featured and digitally archived on SporkAbility.org.

  • Contributors enjoy complete flexibility in subject matter, format, language, and submission schedule.

  • Work has the opportunity to inform, inspire, and impact members of both the disabled and able-bodied communities

  • Submissions are welcomed from all experience levels; editorial support is available upon request

  • Contributors may use either their legal name or a pseudonym

  • Professional audio recordings of selected works are produced by SPORK! professional narrators at no cost

  • Regularly featured contributor spotlights showcasing individual stories and work through SPORK!s website and social media

  • Branding, promotional outreach, and accessible formatting services are provided free of charge

  • Contributors retain full ownership of their published materials.

     --- Note: SPORK! covers a $25 contribution fee for each published submission ---

--- To apply, please send writing sample to whitney@sporkability.org ---

Grant Writers

As Grant Writer you will assist Whitney Hill, Director of SPORK!, in finding and writing applicable grants. These duties include preparing grant proposals through research, being familiar with SPORK!’s programs, goals & financial needs as well as keeping careful records for tracking purposes.

Job Functions

Research grant-making organizations and analyze them to identify likely funding sources for specific projects. Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization’s preferences and precisely follow each grant-making organization’s guidelines. Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to supply additional supportive material.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Exhibit strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling

  • Must be able to work on several projects at once under tight deadlines (Government policies and online submission processes change frequently)

  • Ability to review the budget of a project for which funding is sought and make recommendations to better present it to grant-making organizations

  • Able to manage & supply progress reports when required

  • Certificate from the American Grant Writers' Association (AGWA) and/or the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is highly recommended.

Location(s): 
Telecommute - Chicago, Illinois

Compensation Type:  
Contingent-Pay 

--- To apply, please send resume and work sample to phyllis@sporkability.org ---