NRRI Temp Editing and Administrative

The position will edit technical reports and journal articles prior to submission to funders and other stakeholders. This position will also support NRRI Administrative staff as needed with NRRI Lobby staffing or specific administrative projects as assigned.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
(65%time) Prepare journal articles, technical reports, posters, grant proposals, and other materials:
* assist authors/PIs with writing summaries/narratives and make suggestions to improve content and readability;
* finalize materials for publication:
- read/review entire document, check for errors, consistency
- reconcile literature cited with list of references, conduct online search to locate missing references, check accuracy of
references
- research/review submission requirements for peer-reviewed publications, funding agencies/partners/stakeholders, etc
- format materials according to submission requirements, gather supporting materials (if applicable), and submit materials
(University Digital Conservancy, journals, agencies, etc)
- add publication to reports archives, distribute as needed.

(25%time) Design of forms/templates/brochures and other presentation-type materials (Adobe CS [InDesign,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc]). Work with NRRI teams to design forms and te

(10%time) Staff NRRI Lobby as need and specific administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS plus two years of experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal at least 6 years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with editing publications.
Previous experience with Design of forms, templates, and other materials

About NRRI:

The Natural Resources Research Institute was established by the Minnesota legislature in 1983 as an applied science and engineering research organization to inform state citizens and decision-makers while leveraging the power of the University of Minnesota. NRRI is guided by the forward-looking charter provided by the Legislature to foster the economic development of Minnesota's natural resources in an environmentally sound manner to promote private sector employment.

NRRI's mission is to deliver integrated research solutions that value our resources, environment and economy for a sustainable and resilient future. We are a mission-driven, project-focused team working to create opportunities for natural resource stewardship.

With industrial-scale facilities in Duluth and Coleraine, MN, NRRI works across five strategic research platforms. These platforms address Minnesota's soil, forest, water and mineral resources:

Applied Ecology and Resource Management

Minerals and Metallurgy

Materials and Bioeconomy

Data Collection and Delivery

Commercialization Services

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

In order to be considered for the role you must submit a resume and cover letter

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).