Senior Editor

Senior Editor - Remote Position

Requisition #: req15327

Salary Range: $58,700.00 – 71,400.00   

Location: Remote within the U.S. (except in AK, HI, ID, LA, MT, NM, ND, OK, OR, VT, WV, and WY)         

Hours: Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. 

The Senior Editor is part of the business development team and is primarily responsible for editing grant proposal content for consistency, professionalism, and quality, while reflecting Bethany’s mission, vision, and programming. This individual will also work collaboratively across the Business Development team and with branch program leaders to ensure the communication goals are met before publishing the product. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to provide superior editing.

This position is expected to function effectively with limited supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant proposal editing;
• Edit program manuals and Business Development Department Hub posts;
• Maintain deep understanding of Bethany’s programs and stay current on changes;
• Collaborate with content producers to ensure consistency of language in proposal development;
• Work collaboratively across the Business Development team and with branch program leaders;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s level degree in English or related field of study from an accredited college;
• At least five (5) years of editorial experience, including writing, editing, and managing content;
• At least one (1) year of public grant funding experience;
• Prior work experience in copywriting and content strategy;
• Experience in child/family welfare or social services required;
• Strong organization, prioritization, time management, and interpersonal skills;
• Project management experience;
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality and integrity;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including proficiency in ClickUp, Microsoft Office Suite, and Sharepoint;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.