Volunteer Publishing Manager: (Remote)

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Aeon for Ocean (AFO), a 501(c)(3), Our mission is to educate and increase awareness about ocean conservation and marine life amongst kids and their greater role in spreading the message to drive action. We are looking for someone to help support and expand our community engagement.

Job Description

Develop content, provide leadership to Associates by assisting in brainstorming, editing, and developing content for articles, blogs and newsletter for the Aeon for Ocean publication.

Responsibility

• Edit one to two research-based articles per month for K to 12 Audience and correct spelling errors, punctuation, and syntax
• Help brainstorm ideas and content for the monthly newsletter
• Assist associate in the design/develop Aeon for Ocean’s monthly newsletter
• Approve all article and design topics
• Responsible for fact checking digital content by reviewing articles for facts to be verified and evaluating sources for quality and viability as well as research facts, stats, and quotes for inconsistencies.
• Provide helpful critiques, notes, and feed for associates work
• Communicate regularly with associates and work closely with management to make discerning editorial decisions and important particulars regarding publication

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously
• Bachelor degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English, or equivalent experience
• Previous editing or publishing experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of English language, spelling, grammar and style
• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department

How to apply:
If interested in this position, please send your resume to hr@aeonforocean.org. We would love to hear from you!
Applicants should based in Minnesota (Local) or USA only and comfortable attending meetings at CST Time Zone.
*As part of Aeon for Ocean's standard process, some candidates might undergo a Background Verification check for the offer to be extended. These verification checks will be conducted either by Aeon for Ocean directly or by a professional third-party firm at no charge to the applicant.
On successful completion of minimum six (06) months, a letter of recommendation will be provided to the volunteer on his/her request.
Aeon for Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status or any other characteristic protected by law.