Technical Editor
Mechanicsburg Child Welfare Training Programs - Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg - (25005600)
The University of Pittsburgh?s Child Welfare Resource Center is seeking a Technical Editor to join the Statewide Quality Improvement Department : The Technical Editor will :
Bachelor?s degree in social work or closely related field required. Master?s degree preferred. Candidate must have strong knowledge of child welfare. Minimum of two years? experience in child welfare and / or related human service field. Minimum of five years preferred. Excellent writing skills required. The candidate must also possess strong interpersonal skills, customer service skills, collaboration skills, and facilitation skills. A valid driver?s license is required. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations preferred. A commitment to achieving equity and inclusion in the child welfare system is a must.
Candidates who desire consideration for this position MUST apply online.
Candidates are encouraged to also attach a cover letter, resume, and / or writing sample. Writing sample can be a full document or excerpt of a document, must be relevant to the position, should not exceed 5 years, and should be limited to no more than five pages.
For more information about the Resource Center, visit us at http : / / www.pacwrc.pitt.edu.
The University offers a robust retirement savings plan option, including :
Job Summary
Performs a variety of editorial duties (e.g., laying out, indexing, proofreading, and revising content of written materials) in preparation for final publication for multiple complex projects adhering to style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy for multiple moderately complex projects for internal and external publication. Oversees publication production and assists with prospective manuscript work. Identifies subjects, interviews sources, and writes articles.
Essential Functions
Must be able to operate computers and other office equipment; communicate effectively with management contacts as well as internal and external contacts; perform under pressure of numerous deadlines; perform multiple job tasks and projects. A valid driver?s license or the ability to travel to perform the essential functions is required.
Physical Effort
T ypical field travel required will be statewide throughout the Commonwealth on an infrequent basis, lift up to 30 pounds, set up and prepare audiovisual equipment for meetings and presentations.
Assignment Category : Full-time regular
Job Classification : Staff.Editor III
Job Family : Communications & Marketing
Job Sub Family : Editing
Campus : Mechanicsburg
Minimum Education Level Required : Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required : 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and / or experience requirement.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
Work Arrangement : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
Hiring Range : To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation_Offered : No
Visa Sponsorship Provided : No
Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances : The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment : PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents : Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample
Optional Documents : Not Applicable
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Technical Editor • Mechanicsburg, PA, United States