Vermont General Assembly - Seasonal Resolutions Editor and Coordinator Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID BAA793A0-0A06-4)

Description

How to Apply

Please do not apply through the portal. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications by email to: HRApplications@leg.state.vt.us. Please put your name and “resolutions application” in the subject field of the email.

Overview

The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to hire a Resolutions Editor and Coordinator for its Drafting Operations unit. The Resolutions Editor and Coordinator copyedits, fact-checks, and proofreads drafts of resolutions and assists with other documents produced by legislative staff. The individual helps organize the workflow of the attorney who writes resolutions, performs data entry and retrieval, and coordinates with personnel in other offices who are responsible for processing resolutions. Resolutions are documents adopted by the General Assembly that do not have the force of law and that express approval or disapproval, are laudatory or cautionary, memorialize persons or events, and express congratulations or concerns. Please note that this is not a writing job.

Description

This is a full-time, seasonal position without health benefits, located in Montpelier, VT. The position has a pay range of $19.06–$28.60, based on the candidate's applicable qualifications and experience. This role will start in early December 2024 with an anticipated end date of mid to late May 2025.

Minimum Requirements

RequiredEducation/Experience:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in English or related field or equivalent work experience

 

RequiredProficiencies:

• Organized, calm, tactful, and efficient under pressure
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in workflow and task assignments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to perceive and correct factual errors, both major and minor
• Familiar with copy editing to a style guide, including the Chicago Manual of Style
• Ability to read and write both hard-copy documents and electronic communications
• Ability to work independently, as well as communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and able to navigate spreadsheets and databases

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in copy editing or proofreading, or both
• 2+ years in a professional work environment with editing and proofreading experience

Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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