FPP Project Specialist - Editor

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Julie Edmondson,

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm. 1 hour lunch break.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.25 - $29.00

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position is based on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, OK. It is an office-based position; remote and hybrid work are not currently an option for this role.

Fire Protection Publications is a mission-driven, values-based organization dedicated to the production of high-quality educational content for the international community of firefighters and first responders. The person in this role will be responsible for duties pertaining to Editorial development for Fire Protection Publications.

Major Responsibilities

As a Project Specialist - Editor , you will :

• Lead the project development of fire service training manuals from chapter drafts through final publication of the entire manual.
• Coordinate the review of draft materials with a committee of subject matter experts.
• Research, compose and / or revise original drafts for use in fire service training manuals.
• Select and assist in the creation of photos, artwork and tables for use in final publication of fire service training manuals.
• Edit manual text for grammar, spelling, style, organization and completion.
• Proof manual copy layout for grammar, spelling, style and formatting errors.
• Work with other departments to assist with the creation of instructional materials, multimedia, presentations, marketing materials and newsletters as requested.
• Participate in the implementation of goals and objectives of Fire Protection Publications as requested.
• Explore professional development opportunities in vocational training, adult education, fire service training and technical writing and editing.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA as needed.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA by serving as a Lead Editor to IFSTA validation committees.
• Deliver presentations and committee orientations at seminars, conferences, university functions or staff meetings upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Details

Together, we work hard to bring our organizational values to life. If you have a knack for service, quality, integrity, and collaboration, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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Required Qualifications

Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor certification. Vocational education in emergency services field.