Job description

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED IN NEW YORK
Document Reviewer/Editor

Salary: $35 per hour

Job Description

CIDNY:

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

General Description:

The Document Reviewer/Editor will review, in a timely manner, all of CIDNY’s general professional documents. This includes publications such as board reports, press releases, journal articles, grant proposals, issue briefs, fact sheets, testimony, newsletter articles, advocacy alerts, an annual advocacy agenda, an annual organizational report, and other written documents deemed necessary for review. They will collaborate with all members of the management team and will report to the Executive Director of CIDNY, Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all of CIDNY’s general professional documents.
• Proofread and edit all of CIDNY’s professional-related documents.
• Use standard grammar and word clarity to convey the writer’s points.
• Provide the necessary checks for visual presentations and written clarity of the prepared electronic documents.
• Ensure that all documents consist of the correct use of fonts, bolding, headings, color, etc.
• Work with the CIDNY’s staff to ensure the accuracy of the edited document.
• Assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with taking minutes at all CIDNY board and committee meetings. These meetings are recorded via Zoom for note-taking purposes.
• Report to all scheduled document-review sessions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for both written and verbal formats of communication.
• Attend all assigned meetings including but not limited to general staff meetings and board committee meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of CIDNY.

Qualifications:

• Detail oriented and proficient at multitasking.
• Computer literacy is necessary, specifically in MS Office Suite and Publisher.
• Cell phone and text pager knowledge is required.
• An advanced graduate degree in the discipline of English, Advance Writing, Literature, Theater, Fine Arts, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.
• Five (5) years or more of disability related experience.
• Experience with preparing and publishing documents.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Experience with collaborating effectively with a team.
• Position requires a strong commitment to CIDNY's mission.

Position Specifics:

• Location: CIDNY’s Manhattan Office; Remote when office is not open
• Part-time position; seven hours up to fourteen hours per week only
• Salary: $35 per hour
• Shift: (must be flexible) 9am till 5pm (Determined based on the need for document review)
• Days available Monday – Friday
• Benefits available: None

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND BOOSTER.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to CIDNYs Senior Director of Consumer Programming, Alexa Lofaro.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated and boosted. Must wear mask in office.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018

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