Part-time Editorial and Production Coordinator

The Editorial and Production Coordinator supports the production of the Arnold Arboretum’s quarterly magazine (Arnoldia), working with the Editor to ensure timely, efficient, and impactful publication, maintaining editorial and production calendars, coordinating with contributors and vendors, maintaining Arnoldia’s online archives and third-party digital repositories, liaising with colleagues in Institutional Advancement to coordinate mailings and accounts, and providing fact-checking, copy-editing, and final-proofing support. In collaboration with the editor and communications staff, the Editorial and Production Coordinator will also assist in outreach and dissemination of Arnoldia content through web, social media, newsletter, and other media, and will assist the efforts of the Editor and colleagues in Development to grow the audience for the magazine.

This position is typically 14 hours per week. It requires you to work on-site in Jamaica Plain, MA. Free parking is available. Pay is $24/ hour, paid weekly. We invite you to visit this link for more information. Please send a cover letter and resume.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic printing and publishing procedures.
• Good keyboarding skills and ability to learn computer software programs.
• Working knowledge of grammar and spelling.
• Good vocabulary and writing experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with multiple vendors, contributors, and other stakeholders within a publishing environment.
• Ability to learn to the following software packages: InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, and Advance (subscriber/member database).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

Work takes place in an office environment.

Free parking available.

Proficiency in English is required.