Temporary Writer/Copy Editor Assistant - Equity for Children

Equity for Children (EFC), a research center within the Graduate Programs in International Affairs (GPIA) at the Schools of Public Engagement is a pioneer in the movement for equity through direct action and support children’s rights and wellbeing. We work to advance equity for children by creating and disseminating research about policies affecting the most underserved populations. Founded in 2006 by Professor Alberto Minujin, the program, hosted at The New School, provides a global knowledge acquisition tool for policymakers, academics, students, practitioners and all those working to better the lives of children. With a presence in New York and Buenos Aires, Equity for Children sponsors critical thinking, original research and events encouraging a conversation about children’s rights.

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The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

Scope of the work

Reporting to EFC’s Associate Director, the Writer, Copy Editor, Proofreader will focus primarily on drafting communication pieces for the organization’s website, as well as other pieces for communication with donors, other NGO’s, and the organization’s general audience. The candidate should be someone with an interest in social policies and/or children. Must be highly attentive to detail and a solid writer.

Tasks include:

• Research on topics relevant to EFC’s mission and vision and propose ideas to write about
• Read child poverty related reports and understand the main concepts and ideas
• Draft creative and compelling content for EFC’s website and social media under the guidance of the supervisor
• Copy edit all external communications and marketing material of the organization
• Proofread emails, reports, research papers, and other written products ensuring documents are free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors

Hourly Rate: $17
Minimum Qualifications:

• Interest in children’s rights and urban inequalities
• Experience writing/copy editing for websites, blogs, or publications (preferred)
• Verbal and written fluency in English (and in Spanish, preferred)
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook and/or the Chicago Manual of Style (preferred)
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour