Position: Underg(rad) Journal,
Editor and Layout Design
Type: honorarium position (see Timeline and Pay, below)
Organization: NSPIRG
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Editor and Layout Design
Type: honorarium position (see Timeline and Pay, below)
Organization: NSPIRG
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hiring:
Underg(rad) Journal, Editor and Layout Design
Underg(rad) Journal, Editor and Layout Design
Applications
Due: Friday May 27, 2016, at 11:59 PM (AST)
Due: Friday May 27, 2016, at 11:59 PM (AST)
About
the Underg(rad) Journal
the Underg(rad) Journal
This
past year NSPIRG ran the 2nd annual Underg(RAD) Journal: a journal
of research and writing in social and environmental justice. In our first year,
we were open only to undergraduate students at Dalhousie and King’s. This year,
we expanded the journal, to include writing from students at all campuses in
the HRM, as well as non-academic & community writing, and poetry. We want
to create a space to highlight and share some of this amazing work, both
celebrating it in our present day, and archiving it so that it can still be
found in the future. We’re excited about the future potential this project
holds.
past year NSPIRG ran the 2nd annual Underg(RAD) Journal: a journal
of research and writing in social and environmental justice. In our first year,
we were open only to undergraduate students at Dalhousie and King’s. This year,
we expanded the journal, to include writing from students at all campuses in
the HRM, as well as non-academic & community writing, and poetry. We want
to create a space to highlight and share some of this amazing work, both
celebrating it in our present day, and archiving it so that it can still be
found in the future. We’re excited about the future potential this project
holds.
Job
Description
Description
The
goal is to turn the selected papers into a published, physical journal before
the end of the summer. The selected papers will have already gone through one
round of editing by a team of volunteer editors.
goal is to turn the selected papers into a published, physical journal before
the end of the summer. The selected papers will have already gone through one
round of editing by a team of volunteer editors.
The
person in this position would be responsible for:
person in this position would be responsible for:
- Doing
the final copy editing of the ten papers for spelling, grammar, and
readability - Designing
the layout of the journal - Formatting
the journal layout of the journal (the papers, bibliographies,
introduction, table of contents, page numbers, etc) - Working
with NSPIRG staff to send the journal to print at a local publishing house
Qualifications:
- Experience
editing written work - An
asset but not required: experience in editing academic work in the social
sciences - Experience
with layout creation - Experience
with layout software (most likely Adobe Indesign, but please be in touch
if there is something else you use) - Experience
working on project-based work with a timeline - Experience
or knowledge of social justice and anti-oppression principles
We
have some capacity to provide help with layout or design software, but do not
have capacity to provide full training from a beginner level for this position.
have some capacity to provide help with layout or design software, but do not
have capacity to provide full training from a beginner level for this position.
Timeline
and Pay
and Pay
This
is an honorarium position for $1,000. $250 will be paid up front upon beginning
the contract, $250 will be paid after one month of work, and the remaining $500
will be paid upon completion of the project.
is an honorarium position for $1,000. $250 will be paid up front upon beginning
the contract, $250 will be paid after one month of work, and the remaining $500
will be paid upon completion of the project.
Estimated
hours of work: ~60 hours
hours of work: ~60 hours
Estimated
timeline: Early June – Late July, so that the final layout can be sent to print
in August.
timeline: Early June – Late July, so that the final layout can be sent to print
in August.
About
NSPIRG
NSPIRG
The
Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (NSPIRG) is a non-profit, social and
environmental justice research and resource centre. We are located in the
Student Union Building at Dalhousie University. NSPIRG’s mandate is to empower,
educate and inspire action on social justice issues in Nova Scotia. We are a
student and volunteer-driven organization working within an anti-oppression
framework.
Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (NSPIRG) is a non-profit, social and
environmental justice research and resource centre. We are located in the
Student Union Building at Dalhousie University. NSPIRG’s mandate is to empower,
educate and inspire action on social justice issues in Nova Scotia. We are a
student and volunteer-driven organization working within an anti-oppression
framework.
To
Apply
Apply
Please
submit a resume that outlines your relevant skills (max 2 pages) and a cover
letter that includes your interest in the project (max 1 page). If you are
emailing your application, please clearly indicate that you are applying for
the Undergrad Journal position, and please include your name in the file names
of your resume and letter.
submit a resume that outlines your relevant skills (max 2 pages) and a cover
letter that includes your interest in the project (max 1 page). If you are
emailing your application, please clearly indicate that you are applying for
the Undergrad Journal position, and please include your name in the file names
of your resume and letter.
We
will be using a shortened hiring process for these positions, but may still
contact you for an interview.
will be using a shortened hiring process for these positions, but may still
contact you for an interview.
Applications
Due:
Friday May 27, 2016, at 11:59 PM (AST)
Due:
Friday May 27, 2016, at 11:59 PM (AST)
Applications
may be emailed to:
hiring @nspirg.ca*
may be emailed to:
hiring @nspirg.ca*
Or
dropped off at:
dropped off at:
NSPIRG
Hiring Committee
Room B24, 6136 University Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
Hiring Committee
Room B24, 6136 University Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
