Thank you for your interest in working with us. If you join our paid team,
you will be part of a project that will revolutionize education and
improve information access worldwide. Our software
provides extensive "backend" authoring and editing tools.
OPEN POSITIONS
Grant Writers
Grant Writers will write grant proposals using a library of grant templates to customize proposals for grant funders.
On occasion, writers will need to add customized material. We are actively seeking people with experience writing grants, and/or an aptitude for writing
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Grant Researchers
Grant Researchers collect information about grant funders by researching
websites and making phone calls. They update our Grant Spreadsheet by
filling in missing data and correcting inaccuracies. The Grant
Spreadsheet is used by Grant Writers to write grant proposals.
Grant Researchers possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy
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POSITIONS FILLED AT PRESENT
Flashcard Authors
Flashcard authors are required to demonstrate excellent proficiency in
their chosen subject as well as an aptitude for writing flashcards,
which is an art unto itself. You must create your own educational
graphics with the drawing software that we provide or use images from
our educational resources. We require a minimum of 100
flashcards per week. See the payment schedule link to the left.
Technical Line Editors
Evaluates flashcards for form and teaching quality. We have an
extensive description of the proper flashcard formats on our web site.
This person is generally a professional writer or educator with a strong technical background and line editing ability. The editor
gives feedback to the authors about the quality of their writing and
serves as their manager.
Graphic Designers
Our graphic designers are primarily responsible for creating images
and diagrams, as well as working with existing images. This includes
converting file formats, reducing file size, resizing images, altering
image appearance, inserting and removing labels, and other tasks. If you
want to do this, you will be working mostly on providing images for
existing flashcards. In addition to your application, you will
also need to submit samples of your past work and pass our screening
test.
Dynamic Web Programming
We are actively seeking people with experience in PHP or ASP
programming. Please submit your resume and three references.
Database Design
We are always revising and expanding our online system. It uses
Microsoft 2000 SQL Server. If you have experience in this area and
wish to work with us, you would be involved with the overall layout of
the dynamic functionality of the website.
E-mail inquiries to Laura Shive. To apply for one of our open positions,
listed at the top of the page, attach your letter of interest, three references, and resume to your e-mail, as well as
any samples that you wish to submit. Grant writing applicants are required to submit a writing sample highlighting their
technical writing abilities. We will
contact you with further instructions. New author applicants should also visit our new author page
here
to learn how to submit sample flashcards.