Writer / Editor To The Office Of Director Staff (Remote)

Writer / Editor to the Office of Director Staff (Remote)

ID:
NIFA-OD-003
Location:
Kansas City
Program:
NIFA

Wage/Hr:
$52.00
Hours/Week:
40
Minimum Age:
55

NEW Solutions is proud to connect professionals, age 55+, with part-time and
full-time opportunities throughout the country by providing skilled and
experienced workers to government agencies.

*This position will be open until
filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remote.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in supporting senior level management at
USDA. OR BA/BS Degree

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
Duties:

Provides writing/editing support to NIFA?s Director, Associate Directors, Chief
of Staff and Communications Director. Serves as confidential advisor and
resource person to the Office of the Director in support of their communication
activities. NEW Solutions is proud to connect professionals, age 55+, with
part-time and full-time opportunities throughout the country by providing
skilled and experienced workers to government agencies.

*This position will be
open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remote.

The incumbent works in close coordination with the NIFA Director, Associate
Directors (AD), Chief of Staff (COS) and Communications Director and has a
primary role in the following: gathering and communicating about NIFA and
impacts of NIFA funded projects, specialized communication to the REE mission
area, specialized communication to the Office of the Secretary, writing and
editing of products and services used to convey information to specialized
publics; communicating information about NIFA and NIFA-funded projects.
40%
Writing and collaborates by participating in the planning, editing, and
clearance of NIFA information (for internal and external use). Works closely
with subject matter experts in NIFA programs (personnel: deputy directors,
division directors, national program leaders, and program specialists) in
producing information about NIFA for data calls, briefing memos and other
internal requests. These duties include coordinating interviews with
subject-matter experts in NIFA programs, searching databases and other publicly
available sources to gather information for communication materials. 25%
Edits, writes, and rewrites materials on a wide variety of topics, including
land-grant universities activities, for diverse and targeted audiences ensuring
concise, clear, and succinct materials appropriate for the agency. These
products explain NIFA programs in technical terms and accomplishments; provide
information concerning the processes of NIFA; and contributes generally to the
communications component of the NIFA strategic plan. 20%
Works closely with the Communications Director to ensure the final products
meet the consistency of format and presentation expected, and if required, that
approvals for release have been obtained. 10%
As required, participates in training of program personnel for handling
requests for information regarding IFA programs included in data calls, briefing
memos and other REE or USDA requests. 5%

Other:
Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.