Publications Assistant
Positions Available: One
Post Date: June 24, 2008
Location: Tucson, AZ
A growing cultural resource management consulting firm seeks a publications assistant to fill one position in our Tucson, Arizona office. The Publications Department supports the company's archaeological, historical, ethnographic, and interpretive projects by copyediting, formatting, and producing reports, books, brochures, and other material for publication or presentation.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability to copyedit technical writing
- Attention to detail, including facility with formal, academic English and grammar
- Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, including MS Word. Will be required to use templates and established formatting guidelines to produce reports. Publications assistant may be required to become proficient with other word-processing programs and layout software
- Ability to work an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule and occasionally later, as required by deadlines
- Ability to proof and correct material according to SRI standards for graphics and report production
- Ability to work against strict deadlines and to organize multiple projects and time effectively for a quality output
- Proficient writing skills required
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others
- Ability to work on networked Windows platforms
SRI offers a compensation package that includes competitive pay, professional leave. medical coverage, retirement plan; and paid time off. Other benefits include working with one of the largest groups of cultural resource management professionals in North America and contributing to SRI's innovative research program. The compensation for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials, experience, and market forces.
How to apply
Please submit:
- résumé with relevant experience
- listing of computer skills
to the e-mail address listed below. Resumes may also be faxed to 520-298-7044. No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

