Volunteer Opportunity: You could be the next person to promote poetry as St. Augustine’s poet laureate

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The City of St. Augustine is looking for a new poet laureate for the 2025-2026 term.

The poet laureate is a volunteer position that promotes the influence of poetry and will help enrich the lives of residents by sharing and encouraging the gift of poetry.

To be considered for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years old, show a passion for poetry, and have connections to the city of St. Augustine, among other requirements.

The complete job description and job requirements can be found on the City of St. Augustine website and in the City Clerk’s Office.

Applications for the position will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

If you have any questions, you can call 904.825.1007 or email cityclerk@citystaug.com.

The Poet Laureate program was started when the St. Augustine City Commission adopted Resolution 2022-18. The current poet laureate is Norma Sherry, whose term will end on Jan. 13, 2025.