Title: Website Production & Editorial Associate 

Supervisor: National Director, State Environmental Resource Center (SERC) 

About SERC:  The State Environmental Resource Center (SERC) is a joint project of Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resource Defense Council that researches and monitors state environmental legislation and prepares sample bills and supporting materials to aid state governors, legislators, and citizen groups. 

SERC is currently seeking a Website Production & Editorial Associate with a strong interest in the environment.  This position will assist our staff with various website, information technology, and writing priorities.  The job is located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Summary: The Website Production & Editorial Associate has the lead responsibility for ensuring the efficient functioning of the most comprehensive state environmental policy website in the country.  SERC regularly uses information technologies to function as a liaison to state legislators, environmental organizations, and the general public.  The priorities of the Website Production & Editorial Associate are determined and assigned by the National Director.

Duties:  This professional-level position is responsible for information technology and content generation operations, including:
 

1) Webpage Production and Maintenance:  Produce webpages in accordance with SERC style guidelines and templates; Create images and icons using Adobe Photoshop; Post pages to and maintain SERC's website using online administrative tools; Review websites regularly to assure that pages are current and accurate; Update existing webpages as prompted by new developments.
2) IT Support: Work cooperatively with other members of offsite IT staff, outside consultants and SERC staff to maintain IT operations as well as conceive, research and coordinate new website features.
3) Writing and Editing: Prepare webpage copy; copy edit and proofread others' work; Assist in the writing, editing, and production of editions of Wildlines, SERC’s weekly newsletter; Maintain news ticker; Research and write text for additional links to other websites and correspond with those sites to seek reciprocal links; Write navigational website copy as well as webpage overviews and introductions; automate and maintain mailing lists; create new functions and features on the SERC website.
4) Administering Contact Databases: Maintain production guidelines and departmental electronic archives; Administer contact databases.
5) Research: Assist with tracking specific environmental issues and preparing comprehensive background documents as assigned by the Director; perform internet and library searches and conduct telephone interviews.
6) Be an energetic, enthusiastic and committed advocate for SERC.  Perform other project tasks as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:  The Website Production & Editorial Associate should have a college degree, and must have:
 

1) Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills; Strong html hand coding skills and experience, and be proficient in creating web images. 
2) A strong level of general computer skills and expertise in Word, Excel, and Access, is required. 
3) Familiarity with Javascript and advanced webpage programming is a plus, as is skill using Photoshop, FrontPage, and other graphics and web programming applications. 
4) Superior writing ability, commitment to accuracy and the ability to work collaboratively are all essential. 
5) A commitment to the protection of the environment. 
6) Ability to prioritize and complete many assignments in a deadline-oriented environment, be detail-oriented, but be able to maintain proper focus on big picture and long-range goals.

How to Apply:
We offer rewards that you can’t find other places, including generous benefits, working everyday with great people and going to a job every morning that truly makes a difference. 

Send resume, cover letter and some links to your work to: 

Jonelle Dilley 
State Environmental Resource Center
106 E. Doty St.  #200
Madison, WI  53703
Email: info@serconline.org
Fax: 608.252.9828