Proceedings Coordinator
Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.
Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.
Description of Duties:
- Coordinate the publication of conference proceedings content, including manuscripts and other digital media
- Work with conference chairs and authors to ensure timely, accurate publication, while maintaining appropriate editorial standards and style
- Maintain daily correspondence with authors, conference chairs, and other departments within SPIE to ensure that deadlines are met.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent editorial or publishing project management experience
- Strong organization skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with multiple, overlapping deadlines
- Strong facility with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.
Compensation and Benefits package includes:
- Competitive wage, annual discretionary bonus. Based on qualifications and performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $22.84 per hour- $33.13 per hour.
- Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
- Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 100% vested immediately.
- Paid Time Off plan beginning at 31 days per year.
- Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
- Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
- Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.
Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Occasional telecommuting may be available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Culture: In alignment with our mission and values as a technical society, we follow scientific findings and science-based best practices and comply with public health guidance. We are located in Bellingham, WA, where you will find the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, incredible scenery, strong schools, great breweries, and more, making this an amazing place to work and live.
Please send a resume and cover letter, indicating how your experience and qualifications match the requirements and why you will be successful in this position to:
Email: Recruiting@spie.org
Apply online: www.spie.jobs
All materials must be received by 5 p.m. July 31, 2024
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SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.