Proofreader jobs in Iowa
Proofreader proofreads, reviews and edits documents for accurate use of grammar and content. Corrects any grammatical, spelling, typographical, or compositional errors in original copy. Being a Proofreader typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Proofreader works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Proofreader typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for the Legislative Services Agency. Applicants must follow instructions in "To Apply" to be considered.
Effective immediately, applications are being taken by the Legislative Services Agency for the position of Proofreader. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Director, Legislative Services Agency, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, online at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/careers .
The Legislative Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Application deadline is June 14, 2024.
The LSA is a nonpartisan central legislative staff state agency of around 100 employees serving members and committees of the Iowa General Assembly. The LSA’s workforce spans 3 divisions and multiple offices where individuals contribute their unique expertise and talents to advance a shared mission of serving the Iowa General Assembly in a nonpartisan manner.
LSA offers meaningful work with great benefits. Our employees participate in the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) pension plan, the LSA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
PROOFREADER
The nonpartisan position involves digital media publication of legislative bills and amendments and other state government documents. The position requires excellent digital publication, keyboarding, critical thinking, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills. The ability to concentrate and perform meticulous, repetitive work, and to work well with others under short deadlines, is essential.
Overtime work is mandatory. Starting annual salary is $36,691. This is a full-time position with paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts.
Aptitude exercises and spelling test are required of interviewees. Partisan political activity and legislative issue advocacy are prohibited.
Administrative Services Assistant/Proofreader — Grade 20
This is an entry level Proofreader position.
Duties- Proofread, most often out loud and in pairs, legal and fiscal documents, including bills, resolutions, amendments, Acts, Code, tables, administrative and court rule documents, research memorandums, contracts, reports, summaries, legislative guides, legal background briefings, charts, spreadsheets, committee minutes, letters, interim calendar and briefing, style guidelines for legal and fiscal staff, publications specialists’ and proofreaders’ manuals, LIO and tour guide documents, factbook, NOBAs, fiscal notes, fiscal updates, issue reviews, topic papers, LADAR, LAGAR, graybook (fiscal summary), Roster, Redbook, and Internet pages and publications.
- Adhere and adapt to numerous style guides.
- Perform tasks with high quantity, quality, and confidentiality requirements, under sometimes extreme time deadlines, and in excess of eight hours per day during the legislative session.
is June 14, 2024.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Proofreading experience and knowledge are highly preferred.
A college degree is required.
Qualifications, Skills, And Ability- Excellent English, grammar, and spelling skills and ability to read out loud in a clear,
- understandable voice and to listen and comprehend without a break in concentration.
- Aptitude and ability to concentrate and perform meticulous and repetitive work.
- Ability to operate personal computer and utilize basic database software and file
- management systems.
- Ability to work well with other persons.
- Ability to work efficiently in stressful situations.
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- RemoteWorker US
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Cedar, IA
FULL_TIME
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Cedar, IA
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- Collab Infotech
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- BJU Education Group
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Greenville, SC
- COMPANY: BJU EG PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Proofread BJU Press products Learn and review the Chicago Manual ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Digitive
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Austin, TX
- We are actively looking for skilled and driven graduates holding master's degrees to join our team. The ideal candidate ...
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- Achieve Diagnostics
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Encinitas, CA
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- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Tonic3
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Charlotte, NC
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- Uline, Inc.
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Glenview, IL
- Ensure accuracy in content, spelling and grammar for various printed material, including Uline's 800 page catalog. Monit...
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- TSR Consulting
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Lawrence Township, NJ
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- 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Proofreader jobs
$49,521 to $65,441
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