Employment at the NWP
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Communications Specialist
Job posted on August 18, 2008
Applications due by September 7, 2008
The Communications Specialist provides editorial, publishing, and administrative support for the Communications unit. The Communications Specialist works closely with the Communications Project Manager to fulfill the communications needs of the organization, including the management and production of content, design, and graphics for print and electronic publications.
Responsibilities:
Editorial and Production
- Proofread and fact-check publications and online content
- Prepare graphics and photos for online and print publications
- Initiate, update, and finalize print projects in InDesign, prepare files, proofread drafts, review proofs, all under guidance of Communications Project Manager
- Build simple web pages as assigned by Online Content Manager
- Assist with web metrics reports and research projects related to website development
- Monitor basic web content and schedule regular updates
- Assist Communications Project Manager with meeting materials for Annual Meeting and Spring Meeting; participate as a member of Annual Meeting Communications committee
- Maintain article tracking process: update log and physical files; track article status throughout review process; track contracts, permission requests, and reprints; log related correspondence
- Participate in cross-unit work as needed
Administrative
- Provide general administrative support for the unit, including word processing, correspondence, scanning articles, photocopying, filing, and supply ordering
- Oversee administrative support for the unit by hiring, training, and supervising student staff
- Track and send abstracts and citations of NWP content to Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) on an ongoing basis
- Assist Communications Project Manager with photo archives and icon management
- Send and track reprint requests, respond to outside requests; maintain records of requests
- Assist Communications Project Manager with budget tracking
- Respond to email inquiries from editors@nwp.org and forwarded from nwp@nwp.org
- Schedule Outlook meetings for Communications unit and Clearinghouse team
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Related work experience
- Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is required
- Knowledge of Filemaker, Excel, and Word is required
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Dreamweaver is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including basic proofreading skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to process logistical details is required
- Knowledge of Illustrator is preferred
- Design experience is preferred
- Interest in digital photography is a plus
- Ability to travel
Compensation
$39,000 to $48,000 per year, complemented by an excellent benefits package.
How to apply: Compose your cover letter and résumé in your preferred word processing application (please note that we place considerable importance on the cover letter). When you are ready to apply, copy and paste these into the form available from this page. You will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please do not send a paper copy, fax, or email of your application as it will delay processing.
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Unless otherwise noted, all positions are located at the NWP offices in downtown Berkeley, near the UC Berkeley campus and the Berkeley BART station.
About the National Writing Project
The National Writing Project is a professional development network dedicated to improving student writing and learning by improving the teaching of writing in our nation's schools. Begun in 1973 at the University of California, Berkeley, the NWP is a steadily growing network of more than 189 sites in 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NWP sites use a teachers-teaching-teachers model that draws on the knowledge, expertise, and leadership of successful classroom teachers to annually serve more than 100,000 teachers, grades K-16, in all disciplines. Explore the NWP website to learn more.
The National Writing Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.