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Employer: Senior Service America, Inc.
Position: Junior Writer/Editor
Type of Position: Full-time Permanent
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Current Salary: $55,636.00/year
Date Posted: August 25, 2009

Senior Service America Inc. (SSAI) is a nonprofit organization located in Silver Spring, Maryland. SSAI provides civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults age 55 and older through three federally financed programs: the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP); the Senior Environmental Employment Program (SEE); and the Agricultural Conservation Employment Program (ACES). Visit our website at www.seniorserviceamerica.org.

Overview of the Position:

SSAI is looking for a junior writer/editor to help develop written materials that inform the public about the programs and activities of SSAI.

Principal Duties:

• Supports the communications manager and senior writer in writing a wide range of written technical and public information materials;
• Conducts research that supports the development of materials;
• Assists with proofreading and editing drafts of internal and external communications documents;
• Supports the facilitation of materials for conferences, national meetings and
other events; and
• Performs other assignments as instructed by the Communications Manager and
senior managers.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field is required;
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional writing and editing;
• Proficient in all Microsoft office suite programs with ability to perform
minor graphics projects – proficiency in performing tasks in a Macintosh
environment is desirable;
• Skill in proofreading to ensure high quality written products; and
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met.

Additional Information -

Because of the nature of this position, you will be asked to do the following:

1. Submit a current writing sample with your resume; and
2. Develop at least two paragraphs on a given topic that will be given to
you during the interview, if you are selected.

*Your writing sample will not be scored; however, it will be used by the selection panel to help assess your writing skills.

Benefits and Compensation

SSAI offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (three-year vesting period), up to 4% employer contribution to a 401k, subsidized parking or Metrochek, and employer-paid family health insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit all of the following documents to humanresources@ssa-i.org.

1. Cover letter with salary requirements and four/five verifiable supervisory/professional references;
2. Resume; and
3. Current writing sample.

*Incomplete packages will not receive further consideration.

Contact Information:
humanresources@ssa-i.org
F. Mitchell
Human Resources, Senior Service America, Inc.
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200 ï‚¡ Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Senior Service America, Inc., is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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