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Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Julie Edmondson, ...@osufpp.org

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. 1 hour lunch break.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.25 - $29.00

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

This position is based on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, OK. It is an office-based position; remote and hybrid work are not currently an option for this role.

Fire Protection Publications is a mission-driven, values-based organization dedicated to the production of high-quality educational content for the international community of firefighters and first responders. The person in this role will be responsible for duties pertaining to Editorial development for Fire Protection Publications.

Major Responsibilities

As a Project Specialist - Editor, you will:

• Lead the project development of fire service training manuals from chapter drafts through final publication of the entire manual.
• Coordinate the review of draft materials with a committee of subject matter experts.
• Research, compose and/or revise original drafts for use in fire service training manuals.
• Select and assist in the creation of photos, artwork and tables for use in final publication of fire service training manuals.
• Edit manual text for grammar, spelling, style, organization and completion.
• Proof manual copy layout for grammar, spelling, style and formatting errors.
• Work with other departments to assist with the creation of instructional materials, multimedia, presentations, marketing materials and newsletters as requested.
• Participate in the implementation of goals and objectives of Fire Protection Publications as requested.
• Explore professional development opportunities in vocational training, adult education, fire service training and technical writing and editing.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA as needed.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA by serving as a Lead Editor to IFSTA validation committees.
• Deliver presentations and committee orientations at seminars, conferences, university functions or staff meetings upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Compensation for this position will be based on the work experience, skills and abilities the selected candidate brings to the position.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including health, retirement, wellness programs, and more. Learn more: OSU Employee Benefits
  
  

Together, we work hard to bring our organizational values to life. If you have a knack for service, quality, integrity, and collaboration, please dont hesitate to apply. View our Mission and Values here.

For Additional information on this position, please see our job listings at: ifsta.org

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Related field (as determined by the department) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year of related work experience
  
  

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Edit and proofread training materials.
• Ability to work from a file server in a shared network environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized
• Ability to set and maintain schedules
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Attention to details
• Time management
• Ability to influence and guide a group toward a common goal.
• Action/solution-oriented
• Productive/results-oriented
• Continuous learner
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's
• Bachelors degree in Secondary, Adult, Vocational or Occupational Education, Educational Psychology, Technical Writing, Fire Protection, Curriculum and Instruction or related field.
  
  

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor certification. Vocational education in emergency services field.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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