OAG Student Proofreader - IE
About The Position
Do you love punctuation, spelling and grammar? Enjoy catching mistakes and making sure they get fixed? The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking an eagle-eyed typo tamer to join our team. As a Student Proofreader, you'll primarily review our mass communication with alumni, families, students and donors - email and text messages, print pieces and advertising - to ensure it's spotless. This position will be part of a team of student employees who engage with the JMU community and support university initiatives by talking with people on the phone, handwriting thank-you notes, texting congratulations, etc. The Student Proofreader must be detail-focused, able to manage multiple projects at once on a deadline, and team-oriented. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Proofreader is expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. The position starts as soon as possible, with the possibility of working through the calendar year.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a JMU student.
- Able to attend trainings throughout the semester.
- Familiar with James Madison University and/or strong willingness to learn about the school.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Works well as a team member.
Nice To Haves
- WRTC, SCOM, or English major preferred
- Sophomore - Senior preferred
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
