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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Special Projects Editor/Consultant. This position provides high-level editorial, strategic, and advisory support for the College of Agricultural Sciences communications initiatives, utilizing institutional knowledge and strategic communications experience to enhance storytelling, maintain continuity during transitions, and support key publications and events.

Highlights

Provide editorial, strategic, and advisory support for the College of Agricultural Sciences communications.
Enhance storytelling and support signature publications and events.
Ensure continuity during transition periods within communications initiatives.
Requires deep institutional knowledge and editorial expertise.
Employment is part-time and remote.
Completion of background checks is mandatory per university policy.
Works closely with College of Agricultural Sciences communications.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and equity.
Job requisition ID: REQ_0000074892.
Applicants must comply with specific application instructions based on their current affiliation with Penn State.

Part-Time Special Projects Editor/Consultant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Special Projects Editor and Communications Consultant provides high-level editorial, strategic, and advisory support for key College of Agricultural Sciences communications initiatives. This role draws on deep institutional knowledge, editorial expertise, and strategic communications experience to strengthen storytelling, ensure continuity during transition periods, and support signature publications and events.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.