[ShovelBums.Org] Editor - Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc.

Editor — Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc. 

Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc. (WCRM) is a cultural resource management firm with offices in Boulder, CO; Farmington, NM; Phoenix, AZ; and Sparks, NV.  We are looking for an editor for our Sparks office, near Reno, Nevada.  This staff member will be responsible for editing, formatting, and producing professional technical reports. 

In addition to excellent writing and editing skills, the editor should possess a familiarity with archaeological/historic concepts and standards of professional practice, or be capable of acquiring this familiarity.  Ample experience in a related field (historic preservation, anthropology, geology, paleontology, etc.) and the ability to learn quickly may suffice.

A Bachelor’s degree, at least one year of professional writing or editing experience preferred, and a demonstrated mastery of advanced formatting using Microsoft Word are required.  Candidates must possess the ability to pay exceptional attention to detail, both in style and content. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Thorough working knowledge of the style guidelines of American Antiquity, Society for Historical Archaeology, and Chicago Manual of Style

• Familiarity with Excel and Access

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Ability to attend to details, organization, and time management

• Ability to take direction and work well with people at all levels

• Familiarity with applicable federal and state laws and guidelines

• Familiarity with archaeological, historical, and architectural terms, concepts, and methodology (preferred)

Temporary / permanent positions available – WCRM offers a salary commensurate with experience. Permanent benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and a 401k. 

To apply please email (or fax) a vita or resume, cover letter, a short writing sample (qualified applicants will be asked to complete editing and formatting exercises), and at least three professional references:

Email To:

(.pdf or .doc files preferred - otherwise paste content into message)

WCRM, Inc.

Attn: Ed Stoner, M.A., RPA

stonerwcrmnv@sbcglobal.net

with a copy to: mark.demuth@wcrminc.com

Fax To:

WCRM, Inc.

Attn: Ed Stoner, M.A., RPA

Fax: 775-358-1387

Mail To:

Attn: Ed Stoner, M.A., RPA

WCRM, Inc.

50 Freeport Blvd. Suite 15

Sparks, NV 89431