Position: Technical (Human Resources) Writer Consultant
Location: Los Angeles or Washington, D.C.
Reports to: Sr HR Manager and Global Communications Officer
ABOUT RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian, nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development, providing them the tools and support they need to gain self-reliance.
Summary:
The Technical Writer Consultant is responsible for writing, creating, reviewing, revising, modifying and distributing all documentation related to Human Resources at Relief International. This position will be required to utilize specialized knowledge of Human Resources to write, research and prepare reports, publications, related documents, and other media relative to the Human Resources at Relief International.
Essential Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reviews and edits material for proper use of terminology, style, direction, content, grammar, punctuation and clarity.
- Reviews and edits HR policies and handbook to ensure communication is concise, clear, and employee friendly
- Assists with the format and language in HR forms and HR policies
- Revamps RI employee benefit brochure as a selling point to prospective candidates. Brochure language should be enticing, and express RI’s interest for employee well-being.
- Prepare appropriate publications for web based and paper brochures
- Complete extensive proofreading to communicate effectively
- Explain ideas and policies in writing in a logical simple manner
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree. If degree is in other than a directly related field, work requires one year of directly related writing experience in a business setting to become familiar with related materials or, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- Excellent English required, oral and written.
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, etc.), graphics, and desktop publishing packages to prepare and/or enhance materials.
- Proven experience performing editing activities in a business environment
- Excellent spelling and grammatical skills to administer the editorial production of materials, as described above.
- Strong attention to detail in documented processes
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact and communicate with department staff, employees and management with regard to the production of communication materials, as described above.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to accept critical feedback on work product
Are you that writer? Please submit a resume, brief email stating interest and relevant experience, along with two or three relevant writing samples.
RI Values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
- Inclusiveness
- Transparency and Accountability
- Agility and Innovation
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
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