Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for employees and dependents; 401(k) with match; paid parental leave; flexible work environment; Summer Fridays
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Salary range: $67,500 - $77,000 If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.
Primary purpose: Provides editorial support for a variety of SCCM materials. Develops and monitors editorial style, copyediting standards, proofreading procedures, and related issues.
Responsibilities:
I. Editorial Services for SCCM Content
Copyedits and proofreads all SCCM member communications.
Copyedits education and sponsorship materials for SCCM’s annual meeting.
Copyedits other SCCM educational content.
Copyedits executive, legal, human resource, and other administrative materials.
Copyedits grant proposals, funding requests, letters of intent, event agendas, and research materials.
Copyedits SCCM guidelines, as needed, and proofreads guideline materials for dissemination across delivery formats.
II. Editorial Style
Coordinates house style guides with various users, updating style when needed.
Serves as resource for staff and external freelancers in matters of medical terminology and style.
Participates in Council of Science Editors and other professional industry groups.
Keeps abreast of trends in general and scientific editing.
III. SCCM Archiving
Updates the SCCM’s archival database, ensuring that SCCM historical materials are catalogued appropriately and in a timely manner.
Assists with proper storage, preservation, and organization of physical archival material.
Ensures that SCCM archiving procedures and standards are followed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or other liberal arts field
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally and tactfully in sensitive situations
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of latest edition of AMA Manual of Style
Knowledge of database management
Knowledge of the biological sciences, with emphasis on medicine and medical terminology preferred
Association experience preferred
Why SCCM?
Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor. Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected. Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family. Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement. Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest multi-professional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care medicine. With 16,000 members in 80 countries, SCCM is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team. The Society offers a variety of activities that promote excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy. SCCM has a staff of 80 people based in Mt. Prospect, IL and maintains a budget of $20M.
