Editor

UW Environmental Resources Center

UW Environmental Resources Center (ERC)  

At the crossroads of community, natural resources and agriculture.

The environmental challenges of our time – especially access to plentiful, sustainably managed sources of food, water and energy – require multi-disciplinary community thinking and a strong understanding of the human dimensions of resource management. UW Environmental Resources Center (ERC) staff are uniquely positioned to provide science-based information and education at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture in our state and beyond. Co-located within the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Extension, ERC is comprised of researchers and outreach specialists with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our programs embody the Wisconsin Idea, harnessing the leading-edge thinking and research of the university and facilitating change through an extensive network of local, state and regional partnerships. We understand the value of on-the-ground, local relationships that result in lasting impacts and transformative change.

http://erc.cals.wisc.edu/


Position Details

Editor
Job
Full-time
8/29/2017
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

This academic staff position will assist the Marketing & Communications Unit of the Environmental Resources Center (ERC) with editorial planning and review of online courses to support multistate, web-based conservation training initiatives funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other state and federal partners. A collaboration of the University of Wisconsin-Extension and University of Wisconsin-Madison, the ERC provides educational program and development assistance to faculty, agencies and other partners throughout Wisconsin, the region and beyond with an emphasis on natural resources and agricultural issues. For more on the ERC, its programs and affiliations, visit http://erc.cals.wisc.edu.

Primary Duties/Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide editorial planning and review of online courses and course materials (courses delivered via web-based learning management system (LMS))
  • Work in partnership with instructional design teams and subject matter experts to develop and refine content
  • Translate technical information into easy-to-digest copy
  • Review materials for proper content structure, grammar, readability and unit/publication style requirements
  • Ensure graphic and visual components are used appropriately in relation to written content
  • Occasionally review, revise or draft content for short and long-form supplemental documents and materials such as factsheets, posters, data summaries/briefs and technical manuals and guides

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities desired:

  • Interest in natural resources issues, conservation and environmental stewardship 
  • Experience with online curriculum support/learning management systems is desirable but not required
  • Desire to reach diverse audiences, ensure equitable access to programs and facilities and design in an inclusive style 
  • Desire to work in a context of individual and cultural difference 
  • Access to transportation to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions 
  • Occasional travel to conferences, meetings or professional development trainings (may include minimal out-of-state travel) 
  • Position will be located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with the expectation that employee will be present during normal business hours

To be considered eligible for this position, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or writing-intensive natural resources, agriculture or science-based discipline required
  • Impeccable writing and grammar as demonstrated by work samples
  • Experience writing for and editing in a variety of short and long-form styles
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply common proofreading marks
  • Knowledge and understanding of technical/science publication best practices
  • Experience with direct client/partner relations and multifaceted collaborations
  • Accurate, complete and timely project and work tracking
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred. Candidates with a history of natural resources and agricultural coursework or who have worked with related topics will be given preference.

Full Time Salary Rate: $50,000 Annual (12 months)

Benefits: Excellent State of Wisconsin benefits, including retirement, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and other insurances



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