Editorial Associate Christian Science Committees on Publication UKI Part-time - New

Department: Committee on Publication

SUMMARY

The Editorial Associate reports to the Assistant District Manager and works closely with other members of the District Managers Team as needed. This post is instrumental in furthering and fulfilling the Committee on Publication mission of correcting impositions on the public regarding Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy and church members established in Article XXXIII and Article I Section 6 of the Church Manual. The work includes a daily commitment to the Christian Science healing practice that enables each need to be addressed effectively and in a Christian manner.

This position assists with all activities relating to the editorial and corrective work of the District Manager and Committees on Publication in Great Britain and Ireland (UKI). The practical work may include but is not limited to: sharing impositions with Committees and supporting them in how to respond; writing and editing corrective responses for the media clergy and academia; answering inquiries from students the general public and church members; supporting Committees in preparing to respond to requests for talks from public groups; researching needed topics; and working to correct misinformation that appears on websites and in social media. Work may also include assisting with various short and longterm projects preparing for and presenting at Committee conferences and other meetings as well as direct contact with Committees on Publication in the field and with media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Assistant District Manager the Editorial Associate will be responsible for assisting in many areas of the Committee work including:

• Acting in line with current direction from the District Managers Office;
• Maintaining an understanding of the landscape or atmosphere of public thought in regard to Christian Science in order to help bring healing of misunderstanding;
• Praying specifically for the healing of impositions;
• Administering and sharing corrective opportunities identified by the Managers Office or District Managers Office with UKI Committees writing and/or editing corrective responses to references in the media academia clergy letters books etc. as well as responding to other inquiries;
• Assisting with research regarding the above and other correctives;
• Responding to questions drafting content and helping to resolve online issues on websites and social media pertaining to Christian Science;
• Drafting content appropriate for the Committee on Publications own internal needs;
• Attending meetings including UKI and worldwide correctives meetings District Managers staff meetings Managers staff meetings and UKI and worldwide Committee meetings;
• Assisting with other projects as assigned;
• Creating and maintaining permanent files for selected materials.
  
  

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Assistant District Manager Committees on Publication UKI
Supervises: None

Regular Contacts
This position has regular contact with the District Manager other District Managers Office and Managers Office staff and UKI Committees on Publication.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience
A college degree or its equivalent work experience. Substantial editorial experience or equivalent; project editing desirable.

Knowledge/Skills
This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills; developmental and structural editing abilities and familiarity with copy editing desirable; spiritual discernment good judgment and teachability are also needed.

Technology Skills
Office computer skills are required including word processing conference calling internet research and use of many applications relevant to office research and communication. Specifically a good skill in the use of Google Suites (Docs Sheets Slides calendar gmail) and internet research (including basic social media skills). Good skills in Microsoft Word is required while experience with Microsoft products such as Excel and Powerpoint would be helpful.

Work Environment
This position regularly works remotely with at least one in person visit to the office every month.

Christian Science Information
Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required. Christian Science practice helpful.

In compliance with the law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom and to complete the required employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Required Experience:

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