Technical Editor (Part-Time) - Consortium for Health and Military Performance

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time Technical Editor to enhance written content focused on Human Performance Optimization. This role involves editing and proofreading articles, infographics, and course materials while ensuring compliance with plain language standards. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts to create engaging and accessible content for military and civilian audiences. If you have a knack for detail and a passion for improving health communication, this opportunity offers a flexible work environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact in military medicine.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical editing and plain language writing.
• Strong ability to translate technical language for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread articles and multimedia content for health websites.
• Collaborate with experts to enhance content readability.

Skills

Technical Editing

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

MS Suite

Learning Management System

Adobe Acrobat

EndNote

Job description

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a part-time Technical Editor (Up to 20hrs per week) to review and edit written Human Performance Optimization (HPO) content for courses, trainings, research projects, and the Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC) and Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) websites.

This position will be in support of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) under the Uniformed Services University department of Military Emergency Medicine. This position will be performing technical edits and development of materials similar to the following:

• https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/mental-health/build-strategic-habits-optimize-performance-resilience-and-mental
• https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/performance-nutrition/nutrition-habits-self-check

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Note: This site requires that the incumbent has lived in the US for three out of the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Edit, rewrite, and proofread articles, infographics, social media and blog posts, and multimedia content for the HPRC-online.org and OPSS.org science-based health and wellness websites.
• Edit and proofread content (articles, infographics, slide decks, speaker notes, reports) in evidence-based health and wellness course curricula.
• Ensure content meets or exceeds the plain language requirements outlined in Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5025.13 - "DOD Plain Language Program."
• Collaborate with a team of subject-matter experts, authors, and graphic designers to provide improved user readability and relevant content.
• Revises content, scripts, and reports based on editorial, technical, oversight, and end-user comments without altering the technical content to be presented.
• Create 508-compliant versions of specified materials for website publication and assist with archiving edited final documents.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required. Preference for direct experience in technical editing, translation from technical language to multiple audiences and plain language writing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and logical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask in support of multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), Adobe Acrobat, and EndNote.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust investigation.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a remote setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $30.87-$42.31. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.