Private foundation with web-based learning initiative seeks a qualified individual with demonstrated editing experience and passion for education and educational reform.
About the Foundation
The Constitution Foundation (DBA The Saylor Foundation) was established in 1999 by the CEO of a leading business intelligence technology company. The Foundation has launched an initiative committed to the development and structuring of open educational resources, with the goal of driving the cost of higher education down to zero. The initiative seeks to provide the architecture for a new educational model designed to disseminate free, high-quality materials to those lacking the resources to access traditional schooling.
Position Description
The Saylor Foundation seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of CONTRIBUTING EDITOR. The CONTRIBUTING EDITOR will edit educational content for new initiative and report directly to the Foundation's Content Development Manager. Specific tasks include determining whether texts achieve the Foundation-specified level of granularity and tone; flagging portions of the text that are inadequately detailed, conceptualized, or otherwise executed; copyediting to correct errors in grammar, spelling, usage, and style; proofreading for typographical and mechanical errors; and ensuring that all materials are properly formatted according to the Saylor Foundation guidelines. The CONTRIBUTING EDITOR will communicate directly with content contributors, passing along feedback and edits in a timely manner and reviewing revisions to ensure compliance with proposed modifications.
Qualifications
1) Undergraduate degree from accredited institution; advanced degree in English or certification from a Publishing Program strongly desired;
2) Demonstrated experience with editing and/or copy-editing and proofreading, particularly in the academic genre;
3) A passion for education and commitment to educational reform;
4) Ability to work independently without daily supervision;
5) Strong verbal and written communication skills;
6) Strong computer skills;
7) Ability to work an average of 10-20 hours a week, with awareness that the volume of work will fluctuate from week to week.
Details
This is a part-time, contract position.
Location: Successful candidate will telecommute, but will commit to monthly meetings at Foundation headquarters in Washington, D.C. IF he or she is located in the region.
Compensation: $20/hr
Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Applicants called in for an interview will likely be asked to complete a diagnostic editing quiz.
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