Coordinator, Publishing Technologies

Title: Coordinator, Publishing Technologies - ASCE Publications

Location: Reston VA United States

Full time

Job Description:

Are you passionate about metadata, digital publishing, and enhancing discoverability across platforms? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Coordinator, Publishing Technologies to support our Publishing Technologies team in delivering high-quality digital content and user experiences.

What You'll Do

• Create and manage metadata to improve communication across ASCE's databases and platforms
• Assist with updates and maintenance of ASCE Library, AMPLIFY, and the ASCE corporate website
• Generate and upload weekly site maps using ASCE Library Holding reports
• Update Crossref DOIs and holding lists for ASCE Library and AMPLIFY
• Perform basic XML updates and create book offers in ASCE Library
• Provide website analytics and support technical solutions for metadata challenges

What You Bring

• Two-year degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong research, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience analyzing data from multiple databases and analytics tools
• Basic understanding of HTML, Python, JSON, and metadata creation
• Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress preferred)
• Excellent time management and writing skills
• Eye for accessible design and UX consistency across platforms

Why ASCE?

Join a mission-driven organization that empowers civil engineers to build a better world. At ASCE, you'll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, precision, and impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape how users interact with ASCE's digital content and contribute to the advancement of civil engineering knowledge.

This position is based in Reston, VA, with hybrid and remote work flexibility.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.