Editorial Coordinator
SPIE is seeking an editorial coordinator for a portfolio of academic STEM journals. This person will facilitate the peer-review process and work directly with journal volunteers, including editors and reviewers, by training, overseeing, and enabling their required tasks. Other responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on editorial board and peer review activities, and processing manuscript submissions for language quality and journal requirements.
Full-time, 40 hours per week position available. We are an office-first organization with office hours at headquarters with the possibility of working a couple days remote with approval.
The right candidate:
Has a solution-oriented mindset
Has familiarity with scholarly publishing and peer review
Has a positive attitude and good customer service skills
Is willing to travel a couple of times a year
Is confident with technology
Identifies as a “people person”
Learns software quickly
Works well in a team setting.
Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in English/communications or math/science is required. Candidates must have strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to coordinate multiple projects and function well under competing deadlines. Experience with web content management systems and customer relationship management software is a plus.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.
Compensation and Benefits package includes:
Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay Range $22.84 to $33.13 per hour.
Medical, dental and vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution, plus SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
Paid Time Off plan beginning at 31 days per year.
Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
Employee life and disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance and Long Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
Many learning and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and leadership development.
Location: Physical work location at our headquarters in Bellingham, WA.
Culture: In alignment with our mission and values as a technical society, we follow scientific findings and science-based best practices and comply with public health guidance. We are located in Bellingham, WA where you will find the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, incredible scenery, strong schools, great breweries, and more, making this an amazing place to work and live. Please send a resume and cover letter, indicating how your experience and qualifications match the requirements, and why you will be successful in this position to:
Apply online: www.spie.jobs
All materials must be received by 5 pm February 29, 2024
SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.