Proofreader

Public Policy Institute; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning stipends

Flexible hours in Simi Valley

Job summary

Public Policy Institute in Simi Valley, CA seeks a part-time Proofreader who can bridge Communications and Cultural Awareness. The team values quiet competence as it weighs a salary range of $94,000–$136,000 against 4 years of experience with general ownership and institute growth.

You will map handoffs, partner across teams, resolve concerns with patience, and help troubleshoot while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 4+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Map the handoffs between CA teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
• Partner sideways with teams who rarely sit in the same room.
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes.
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge.
• Keep Written Communication handoffs warm so Simi Valley partners never feel dropped.
• Make peace with documentation-first ambiguity and ship anyway.
• Meet established deadlines while upholding Public Policy Institute quality standards.

Skills

Data interpretation

Prioritization

Ownership of outcomes

Analytical thinking

Job description

This part-time Proofreader position sits at the intersection of Communication and Cultural Awareness, reporting into a Public Policy Institute team that values quiet competence. What you're really weighing is $94,000 - $136,000 against 4 years, with general ownership and Public Policy Institute growth tipping the scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Map the handoffs between CA teams so nothing falls in the cracks
• Partner sideways with teams who rarely sit in the same room
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
• Keep Written Communication handoffs warm so Simi Valley partners never feel dropped
• Make peace with documentation-first ambiguity and ship anyway
• Meet established deadlines while upholding Public Policy Institute quality standards

What You'll Bring

• Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into clear recommendations
• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent
• 4+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Our team at Public Policy Institute is data-honest, collaborative, and proud to call Simi Valley, CA home. Curiosity outranks credentials on this general team, so bring questions, not just answers.

At Public Policy Institute the paycheck opens at $94,000 - $136,000 and the perks, from learning stipends to flexible Simi Valley, CA hours, only widen from there.

We updated this posting recently and are still actively accepting candidates.

Think you can bring something different to our general team?