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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expires Nov. 9!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.memberleap.com/members/secure/classifieds/adinfo.php?cid=7185039">https://www.memberleap.com/members/secure/classifieds/adinfo.php?cid=7185039</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Natural Areas Association - Managing Editor</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Details:</span></b><br><span style='background:white'>Introduction: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The Natural Areas Association is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to natural areas conservation. </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>As the Managing Editor (“ME”), this position requires a commitment to the mission and expressed values of the Natural Areas Association. The NAA’s mission is to support the community of natural areas professionals. We help members reach their professional goals, promote natural areas management based on science, work to raise awareness about the need for natural areas conservation, and support natural areas research. </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Purpose of Position: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The Natural Areas Journal is published four times per year by the Natural Areas Association. Each issue averages 100-120 pages and generally contains 10-12 articles and 5 book reviews. The Managing Editor (ME; a contracted position) is responsible for all tasks involved in the development/production of the Journal that occur after manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and accepted by the Lead Editor, up to the time of transmittal to the Production Manager (PM), who is responsible for the design/layout of the issue and sending the print-ready files to the printing company. </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The job entails: editing all manuscripts accepted by the Lead Editor, ensuring a consistent editorial quality of the articles and other content; establishing the table of contents and an annual production schedule in conjunction with the Lead Editor and the PM, and helping to ensure that the Journal is published in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include: coordinating with the layout/design staff; contributing editors (e.g., Book Review Editor); and authors. The ME also coordinates with NAA staff on non-article content (e.g., conference ads, NAA membership announcements, other editorial content) to obtain general information about the Association to include in the Journal, to ensure that the Journal meets the level of quality desired by the Board of Directors, and to troubleshoot and/or obtain assistance or guidance with any administrative or operational problems that may arise. </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The ME also participates in periodic (usually quarterly, at minimum) NAJ “staff” meetings with the Lead Editor, PM, the NAA Executive Director, and Operations and Membership Manager.</span><br><br><br><br><span style='background:white'>Responsibilities: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The responsibilities of the Managing Editor include, but are not limited to the following: </span><br><br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;background:white'>Ø</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'> Performed on a cyclical basis in the context of issue production </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><br><span style='background:white'>• Upon notification of manuscript acceptance by Lead Editor, retrieve a final copy of the accepted manuscript (electronic files) from online manuscript submission and peer review management site (PeerTrack). </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Review contents to be sure all parts (text, tables, figures, supplements) are included. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Make sure Lead Editor’s requested changes have been made. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Communicate with Lead Editor about any major concerns with accepted articles. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Work with the Lead Editor to determine each issue’s table of contents. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Inform authors (via email) of the preliminary schedule for the issue; request their availability to review proofs. Include a request for cover photos (submissions go to PM), and advise authors to identify any correspondence properly in the subject line. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Review cover photo contributions and choose cover photo(s) in conjunction with the PM. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Copyedit all articles according to Natural Areas Journal Style Guide; transmit copyedited articles, including tables, to PM, who then formats tables and lays out pages of the journal. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Contact authors as needed, including queries (questions about inconsistencies, missing data or references, unclear statements, etc.). </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Enter authors’ changes/corrections to the manuscript and/or inform tech editor of changes/input obtained from authors. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Request “Letter From the Editor” column from Lead Editor (sometimes discussion of potential topic takes place); copyedit and format; obtain photo/illustration if applicable. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Receive book reviews and book list from Book Review Editor; copyedit as needed. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Transmit all of the above-edited material to the PM. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• In conjunction with the PM, review final “blue line” proof of cover and inside of Journal sent by the printer. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Provide any needed corrections to the PM. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• Transmit final version of the table of contents to Director of Operations for posting on NAA website, listserves, and other promotional venues. </span><br><span style='background:white'>• About once a year, review the Style Guide and consider necessary fine-tuning or updates. </span><br><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Qualifications:</span></b><br><span style='background:white'>Qualifications:</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>• Have excellent working knowledge of the publications production process;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Experience working on peer-reviewed scientific/technical journals;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• On-screen editing skills and ease with word-processing software;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Familiarity with desktop publishing;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Proven ability as an editor or copyeditor;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Familiarity with editorial standards and styles;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Educational background in natural/ecological sciences and/or natural resources management are very helpful;</span><br><span style='background:white'>• Communicate with authors in both academic and agency settings.</span><br><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Comments:</span></b><br><span style='background:white'>Physical Demands: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Normal office duties as performed at a desk (may require long periods of sitting and computer typing). Ability to carry equipment up to 15lbs. Driving to vendors or for errands may require the use of personal vehicle.</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Work Environment: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Salary and Benefits:</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Salary is dependent on experience. There is no health insurance or retirement plan with this position.</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>The Natural Areas Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Point of Contact:</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Email a cover letter and resume to Lisa Smith, Executive Director, Natural Areas Association, <a href="mailto:lsmith@naturalareas.org">lsmith@naturalareas.org</a>; 724-995-8466.</span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Deadline: </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>November 9, 2018</span><br><br><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Employer:</span></b><span style='background:white'> Natural Areas Association</span><br><b><span style='background:white'>Contact:</span></b><span style='background:white'> Lisa Smith</span><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Address:</span></b><br><span style='background:white'>125 West Main Street </span><br><span style='background:white'>P.O. Box 594 </span><br><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Work Phone:</span></b><span style='background:white'> 724-995-8466</span><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Email:</span></b><span style='background:white'> </span></span><a href="mailto:lsmith@naturalareas.org"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#337AB7;background:white;text-decoration:none'>lsmith@naturalareas.org</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><br><b><span style='background:white'>Website:</span></b><span style='background:white'> </span></span><a href="https://www.memberleap.com/members/secure/classifieds/www.naturalareas.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#337AB7;background:white;text-decoration:none'>www.naturalareas.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kate Luce Angell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Communications & Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Natural Areas Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:kangell@naturalareas.org">kangell@naturalareas.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://naturalareas.org/">naturalareas.org</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=80 height=56 style='width:.8333in;height:.5833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D475D5.455A59E0" alt="Natural Areas-Assocation-COLOR_email"><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call for Proposals opens in November ‘18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>for the</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2019 Natural Areas Conference</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 8-10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>