UF/IFAS Communications has an immediate part-time (up to 20 hours per week) OPS or student assistant position available for a publication proofreader. Duties include, but are not limited to, light copy editing and comparison proofreading as part of an electronic document production team. This position requires a detail-oriented person with thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage and the ability to work as part of a team.

$15.00/hr

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Education may substitute at an equivalent rate for experience.

• Detail oriented – ability to compare document markup to revisions and determine if the change was completed appropriately
• Experience with proofreading and proofing marks
• Good working knowledge of English grammar and usage
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work as part of a team with good written and verbal communication skills
• ADA accessibility compliance checking experience a plus

To be considered, you must upload a resume. If you are a student, please also upload your current course schedule.

Finalists may be asked to complete a proofing skills test as part of the department’s interview process.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.