August 29, 2006

Editor

(Role Title: Media Specialist III)

Salary Range: Pay Band 4 Location: Martinsville, VA

Minimum Starting Pay: $28,987

Position #00085

An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History is now available. The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth. Located in beautiful southern Virginia, we are building a new museum facility slated to open in late 2006. If you meet the qualifications for Editor, we invite you to apply to join VMNH at this exciting time.

As Editor, you will coordinate a broad range of Museum publications, including promotional, educational, and scientific. You will ensure that publications are well designed, clearly written, highly accurate, attractive, and are completed within established deadlines. Duties will include: all aspects of editing, including proofreading, writing, and production of Museum publications such as newsletters, annual reports, marketing materials, and education and exhibit guides. The selected applicant should be familiar with the use of publications and graphics software, including Adobe and Microsoft products.

A bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Experience or knowledge of graphic design and digital media is preferred.

The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at http://jobs.virginia.gov.

Only online applications are accepted. If you need computer or Internet access or assistance in completing the online application, please contact the Human Resources Office at 276-666-8617. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. November 28, 2006.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.