Editorial Assistant

The American Anthropological Association a national non-profit organization located in the DC-metro area seeks to hire an Assistant Editor to serve as Assistant to the Director of Publishing.



Are you an Editorial Assistant looking for that next step to Assistant Editor? This position acts as the liaison between external editors and AAA staff to ensure that the publications of the AAA are managed effectively. In addition, you will provide office and project support to the Director of Publishing and the AAA Publishing Department; and help ensure decisions are well-documented. Responsibilities include establishing, communicating, and supporting publishing decisions; coordinating with members, editors, and AAA staff to keep publishing records current and up-to-date; calling for budgets and encouraging submission of publishing data; supporting our publishing committees by scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and archiving information; facilitating the department’s overall budgeting process; supporting the production and publication of AAA’s journals; managing and administering permissions.

 

Candidate must have 2+ years in scholarly or academic association publishing and an interest to learn more. Successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be an expert in PC environment with strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be organized, unflappable, and persistent. An interest or background in Anthropology is a plus.

AAA is an Equal Opportunity employer with an excellent compensation/benefits package. 

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to oschmid@aaanet.org