Title: Seasonal Proofreader
State Role Title: Proofreader
Hiring Range: 21.00/hr
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Div of Legislative Services
Location: General Assembly Bldg
Agency Website: https://dls.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
As a proofreader, you will be responsible for identifying grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors in legislative drafts. You will correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and content errors quickly and accurately while maintaining consistency with the Code of Virginia's style and established guidelines. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of the difference between editing and rewriting.
• Ability to learn the specifics of legislative editing.
• Customer service-oriented with excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work diligently, both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn from constructive feedback and continuously seek improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Technically savvy.
Additional Considerations
• A degree in English, Linguistics, Journalism, Writing, Communications, Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, including freelance work.
• Demonstrated success in working in a deadline-driven environment.
Special Instructions
In order to be consider you must submit your resume and cover letter.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a continuous recruitment position for the Division of Legislative Services to build an applicant pool. Those selected will be expected to be available to begin work in October 2024 and continue through February 2025. This is a contract position with a defined start and end date and does not include health or retirement benefits. This is a remote position, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. Multiple positions are available, and all qualified applicants with completed applications will be considered. Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the legislative process!
Contact Information
Name: Eleni Georgiou
Email: egeorgiou@dls.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.