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James Madison University · 1 month ago

OAG Student Proofreader - IE

Harrisonburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$14.50/hr - $14.50/hr

James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a Student Proofreader for the Office of Annual Giving. The role involves reviewing mass communications to ensure grammatical accuracy and adherence to style guidelines, while also participating in outreach to promote a culture of philanthropy within the university community.

AssociationNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use AP Style to review materials and note spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation mistakes for correction

Note any visual style inconsistencies (e.g. fonts, subheading style, formatting)

Check that professional colleagues have implemented all revisions accurately and without the introduction of new errors

Compare standard inclusions (e.g. return address, signature blocks) to ensure accuracy and completeness

Be the “last look” for quality control

During times when proofreading demands are few, participate in outreach across campus to strengthen JMU’s culture of philanthropy within student organizations and classes

Maintain confidentiality of donor records and enter data with accuracy

Attend trainings, planning sessions, and meetings (included in weekly hours)

Perform additional duties assigned by the Office of Annual Giving (OAG) in conjunction with their Annual Solicitation & Stewardship calendar