One of the easiest places to find script reader work for entry-level or new readers is with screenwriting contests. Receiving hundreds if not thousands of submissions each year, there are more screenplays than hours to read them. Readers can work remotely and often at their own pace, meaning that you can take on as much work as you're willing to. You will have to prove that you're capable of course, so be prepared to submit a coverage sample with your application or to write one or two test reports for free to showcase your abilities. 

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Contests are less likely to need new readers on their roster close to final contest deadlines, where there will be fewer screenplays to read and there may already be a dedicated more experienced team reading the later stage scripts. One tactic to increase your chance of being hired is to query or apply before a contest opens for submissions. Here's a list of the top-tier screenplay contests currently on the go and the best time to consider applying: -