{"id":39392,"date":"2021-04-21T11:52:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T18:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=39392"},"modified":"2021-04-21T11:52:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T18:52:33","slug":"job-writer-editor-snohomish-conservation-district-snohomish-county-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-writer-editor-snohomish-conservation-district-snohomish-county-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Writer\/Editor, Snohomish Conservation District (Snohomish County, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3051829&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Snohomish County \u2013 Other, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$25.00 &#8211; $28.00 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Snohomish County \u2013 Other, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Part Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Snohomish Conservation District<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2021-SCD W\/E<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3051829\/writer-editor\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3051829\/writer-editor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">Continuous<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<ul class=\"nav tab-buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a id=\"details-info-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3051829\/writer-editor#details-info\" data-toggle=\"tab\">DESCRIPTION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"details-benefits-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3051829\/writer-editor#details-benefits\" data-toggle=\"tab\">BENEFITS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Terms:<\/strong>\u00a0 Regular, part-time position (25-30 hrs\/week)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starting Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0 $25-$28 per hour, depending on qualifications<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 As soon as possible<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline to Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0 Applications will be reviewed beginning April 26, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted and position will remain open until filled.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Snohomish Conservation District currently has an opening for a Writer\/Editor position. A successful candidate will be resourceful; have an ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines; be able to communicate effectively with team members, collaborate with peers, and accept feedback from internal and external reviewers; and will have a proven track record in writing and editing high-quality content. This position will report to the Executive Director and provide support for all staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Job Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The writer\/editor will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write grant proposals and coordinate the grant proposal development process (40%)<\/li>\n<li>Provide editing for all external communication materials at the district (30%)<\/li>\n<li>Assist in developing communication materials (10%)<\/li>\n<li>Lead development of a style guide for external communications (5%)<\/li>\n<li>Create a library of background materials for grant applications, such as employee CVs (5%)<\/li>\n<li>Participate in meetings and develop meeting summaries (5%)<\/li>\n<li>Other duties as assigned (5%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office software<\/li>\n<li>2+ years as a writer and editor<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of environmental and natural resource issues<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and\/or other style guides<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated project management experience<\/li>\n<li>Good judgment and open communication<\/li>\n<li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarity with Smartsheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Skills and Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities, and to set priorities related to work goals<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work well with technically diverse project teams<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively in a team setting<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivation and an ability to work independently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule and Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a part-time position of 25-30 hours per week with the possibility of increased hours as additional needs are identified.\u00a0Pro-rated sick leave, vacation, and medical\/dental benefits provided.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>All programs and services of the Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the COVID pandemic this position will work remotely. Following the pandemic, when it is safe to return to in-person work, the Writer\/Editor will work out of our Lake Stevens office, with the option to work remotely part of the time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for this position, please send the following in pdf format via email to Sarah Jones at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sjones@snohomishcd.org\">sjones@snohomishcd.org<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position<\/li>\n<li>CV or resume detailing your related experience<\/li>\n<li>Three writing samples that illustrate your ability to organize and communicate technical and\/or educational information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need accommodation during the application process, contact Sarah Jones at \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sjones@snohomishcd.org\">sjones@snohomishcd.org<\/a>\u00a0or call (360) 722-2679.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed beginning April 26, 2021. 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