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American Conservation Experience · 3 weeks ago

Editorial Specialist - Denver Service Center Planning Division - Build Up Technical Internship Program

United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$840/wk - $840/wk

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, is seeking one Editorial Specialist to contribute to projects alongside Denver Service Center Planning Division Staff. This role involves supporting the division with various publications tasks, including editing, proofreading, and writing, while providing valuable professional experience in conservation-related fields.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNon ProfitRecruitingTrainingWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supporting the Denver Service Center Planning Division with publications related tasks that include document editing (both mechanical and substantive), proofreading, writing, formatting, and section 508 compliance/accessibility

Learn how to apply the •DSC Editing Style Guide• and be familiar with •The Chicago Manual of Style•

Use and learn the tools from the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Perform simple proofreads of public meeting materials (postcards, flyers, annual reports, newsletters)

Conduct substantive technical editing of larger planning documents such as general management plans, wilderness plans, resource stewardship strategies, and other planning documents

Propose updates to the •DSC Editing Style Guide•

Facilitate professional development and promote exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals

Gain experience in different conservation fields and shadow different work groups

Qualification

Document editingProofreadingMicrosoft Office SuiteEditing stylesCommunication with stakeholdersInterest in preservationSelf-directedTeam collaboration

Required

Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts

Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner

Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group

A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring)

Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation

Preferred

Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, or English

Knowledge of writing, editing, and visualizing information

Ability and willingness to communicate with key stakeholders

Deep interest in the preservation of National Park Units and public lands

Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $840/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.