PHA-Exchange> Hesperian Foundation seeking an Editorial Coordinator

[Sarah Shannon]

Dear friends,

Greetings! The Hesperian Foundation is looking for an Editorial Coordinator 
to work full-time in our Berkeley, California offices. Below is a 
description of the position. Please circulate widely to your networks and 
to anyone you think may be interested.
Thanks!

Sarah Shannon
Executive Director
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Editorial Coordinator
The Hesperian Foundation is a nonprofit publisher of books and newsletters 
for community-based health care. Developed collaboratively with health 
workers and groups worldwide, our publications address the underlying 
social, political, and economic causes of poor health, and suggest ways
groups can organize to improve health conditions in their communities. 
Hesperian publications are written simply and include many illustrations so 
people with little formal education can understand, apply, and share 
medical information. Topics of our current and future publications include
environmental health, "free" trade zone workers' health and safety, 
HIV/AIDS, women's health, midwifery, mental health, children with 
disabilities, health worker training, rehabilitation, and dentistry. Our 
books and newsletters are used in marginalized communities around the 
world. Our flagship publication, Where There Is No Doctor, is considered to 
be one of the most accessible and widely used community health books in the 
world.

Job description:
The editorial coordinator provides editorial oversight and support to 
specific publication projects at Hesperian. The editorial coordinator also 
understands Hesperian's mission and is responsible for projecting that 
mission into the content and presentation of our publications. S/he works
as a team with the managing editor and the publications director.
Specific job responsibilities include:
· Assessing and editing content of our publications in English and Spanish 
to ensure consistency with Hesperian style, philosophy, easy-to-understand 
language, and practical approach
· Drafting newsletter articles or book chapters as needed
· Coordinating Spanish-language translation process (arranging for outside 
translation and in-house editing)
· Collaboratively developing popular health education learning activities
· Contributing to editorial discussions and decision-making for all book 
projects
· Building and maintaining relationships with advisors and partner 
organizations
· Participating in Hesperian staff meetings, retreats, organizational 
planning processes, and periodic reviews
Qualifications:
The Hesperian Foundation seeks an individual with an understanding of the 
issues and politics surrounding community health and development. S/he 
should demonstrate:
· Strong editing and writing skills for low-literacy publication
· Fluency in both English and Spanish
· Grassroots experience in less developed countries or in immigrant or 
marginalized communities in the United States, preferably related to health
· Good time and project management skills, especially in supporting 
multiple projects
· Interest in popular education
· Commitment to social justice
Compensation:
Full-time salary is $35,000 to $42,000 depending on experience. Package 
includes excellent medical and dental benefits.
To apply:
The Hesperian Foundation is committed to increasing diversity and providing 
equal opportunity in our community. We are an equal opportunity employer, 
and strongly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to 
apply for all of our job openings. We do not discriminate in employment 
against persons based on age, color, race, religion, ability, gender, 
familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or 
marital status.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing 
samples. Writing samples should demonstrate an ability to write for an 
audience with little formal education. Please do not send academic papers 
or business reports. Mail, email, or fax applications to The Hesperian 
Foundation, ATTN: Editorial Coordinator Search, 1919 Addison St. Suite 304,
Berkeley, CA 94704; Fax: (510) 845-9141; Email: hesperian at hesperian.org.
No calls, please. The position will remain open until filled.






Sarah Shannon
Executive Director
Hesperian Foundation
1919 Addison Street, Suite #304
Berkeley, California  94704  USA

www.hesperian.org