Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Technical Editing Intern FLSA Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Reports to: Technical Editor Department: Technical Deliverables
Position Objective:
Assist in collaborating with company technical personnel to produce high-quality, timely, accurate and complete technical proposals, reports, manuals, policies, recruiting and marketing materials and documents
Essential Functions:
Assist in producing technical proposal, reports, manuals, policies, recruiting, and marketing materials and documents
Review technical documents from a scientific viewpoint
Help guide the technical writing process at AO from document planning to finalization and delivery
Organize and communicate document requirements and internal and external deadlines for document completion to writing team; keep team updated on status toward meeting requirements and deadlines
Provide technical writing support in areas such as, but not limited to, purpose and audience; sentence, paragraph and report structure; grammar and usage; and document formatting
Help create technical writing guidelines, procedures, report-specific checklists and additional resources for use by science/engineering personnel
Actively contribute to help improve the writing process
Assist the technical writer as needed
Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a program related to the field of English, science, or engineering with a superior academic record
Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
Effective organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce complex reports and correspondence and speak before a group of employees
Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point); advance Microsoft Word skills
Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination before date of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
College sophomore or junior with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
About Our Internships:
Hours: The internship is a part-time, year-round position that requires a minimum of sixteen hours per week of work. The hours are flexible and they can change from one semester to another based on the student’s class schedule. The weekly hours can be adjusted to balance for the examinations, tests and project submissions.
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.
This job description is subject to change.