Production Assistant

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant for any AE office, with hybrid schedule flexibility.

The role may be in addition to Archaeologist or Paleontologist duties or as a standalone full-time position depending on business needs. The successful candidate will format and proofread technical documents across archaeology, paleontology, and CRM projects, edit reports and resumes, and support production staff in layout tasks, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to Æ’s style

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, including track changes, styles, and formatting.
• Experience in copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and/or technical editing.

Responsibilities

• Format and proofread technical documents for archaeology, paleontology, built environment, and other CRM projects.
• Edit letter reports and proposals; review resumes.
• Assist production staff with formatting and page layout tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

EndNote

Proofreading

Copyediting

Attention to detail

Follow style guide

Communication skills

Education

Degree in anthropology, geology, business, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

EndNote

Job description

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. (Æ) has an immediate opening a Production Assistant in any AE office with some flexibility for a hybrid schedule. Note: Depending on business needs, this role may be in addition to Archaeologist or Paleontologist roles, or as a full-time position on its own.

Duties:

The Production Assistant works under supervision on a variety of cultural and paleontological resource management documents. Job duties include formatting and proofreading technical documents for archaeology, paleontology, built environment, and other resource management projects. They assist other production staff by formatting and editing letter reports and proposals and reviewing company resumes.

Skill Requirements:

The Production Assistant must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Staff in this job category are classified as Production Assistants (PROA) I and II. These classifications help ensure that technicians are appropriately qualified to fulfill their responsibilities. The classification system is based on experience and skill, level of responsibility in the production process, and familiarity with California resource management. As a result, skills are cumulative and the more advanced the classification, the higher the associated knowledge and competency required of the assistant.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including use of track changes, styles, and formatting.

Excellent attention to detail.

Ability to understand and consistently follow Æ’s style guide.

Good oral and written communication skills, and the desire to learn.

Ability to work on letter reports and site record forms.

At least 1 year of copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and/or technical editing experience.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, including use of track changes, styles, and formatting text, tables, and graphics for page layout.

Ability to create, compile, and edit Adobe Acrobat PDF documents.

Familiarity with EndNote to insert citations and add references to the library.

Works independently on some tasks, reports status regularly, and asks promptly if clarification is needed.

Ability to complete production of letter reports and cultural resource records with oversight from the Production Specialist/Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

Degree in anthropology, geology, business, communications, or related field.

Two years of full-time-equivalent administrative experience may substitute for undergraduate degree.

Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Salary Equity and Transparency - Æ is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all employees. We include good faith pay ranges in all advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

As members of our local communities, Æ's employee owners strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of Cultural Resource Management (CRM). We raise awareness to our communities through outreach and learning opportunities increasing exposure to CRM, archaeology, and paleontology. We help overcome barriers to entry into the field, such as offering professional development time, tuition reimbursement, and potential field school scholarships. We invest in educational opportunities to serve and educate others appropriately and effectively. Finally, we offer internal tools for our staff communicating DEI content and events.

Æ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other factor that is not related to the job. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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