Job Summary:

Synergy Enterprises, Inc., a woman-owned business, is seeking a part-time, as needed Senior Writer/Editor to support a federal government client with a focus on education for military-connected children from grades K through 12. The role includes development and/or editing of reports, fact sheets, technical assistance products and tools, and general correspondence related to grant management and events. These materials will support federal grantees and their partners in supporting military-connected students at school districts across the country.

The Senior Writer/Editor will be responsible for conducting research and writing documents to concisely present information on topics related to education and grant management topics, reports and other technical assistance products to support federal grantees. They will also be responsible for editing of documents created by other staff members working on the project including grantee correspondence, social media posts, web page content, and other items.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and others on the project team to develop and refine plans for providing technical support to state and local education agencies
• Research, write, and/or revise white papers, ad hoc reports, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, planning documents, implementation guides, training modules, and other technical assistance and training resources to support the design, development, and delivery of literacy plans
• Participate in planning meetings with the project team and federal client on an as-needed basis
• Verify facts as needed, and review content for clarity, readability, grammar, and alignment with editorial style guides and quality standards
• Maintain the project style guide, reviewing and updating twice a year
• Work on multiple deliverables in various stages of completion while meeting all required deadlines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in education and/or education writing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to develop high-quality informational and training materials for education leaders, policymakers, teachers, and/or technical assistance providers

• Strong preference for candidates with experience creating detailed training and implementation resources tailored to diverse audiences with varying knowledge levels and implementation readiness
• Familiarity with K-12 education standards and assessment practices

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to collaborate with other team members
• Efficient time and task management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines while producing high-quality work
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications