Nonprofit
LEAD Fund Editor
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Description
The Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity (LEAD Fund) was established to provide thought leadership in promoting inclusive organizations and institutions through research and education on issues related to diversity, social responsibility, human and civil rights. The LEAD Fund is a “Think and Do” tank, which advances new knowledge and tested strategies aimed at eliminating prejudice and discrimination.The Fund is an affiliate of the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED).
Among its programs is the LEAD Fund Authors Program. The LEAD Fund Authors Program emphasizes “Diversity in Action” and is committed to promoting undergraduate and graduate research that advances new understandings and tested strategies aimed at expanding organizational or institutional knowledge of access, equity, and diversity. LEAD Fund Authors are selected among a diverse pool of applicants who present their work for consideration to the LEAD Fund. LEAD Fund Authors’ presentations are intended to disseminate fresh ideas on methods to promote access, equity, and diversity in employment, education and business/contracting.
The LEAD Fund is seeking editors to review the submitted work of the LEAD Fund Authors. Editors will work with the students and will provide feedback on their papers. The Fund will pay an hourly rate for the editors. Papers are usually 20 – 25 pages and will include footnotes and bibliographies. LEAD Fund staff will have reviewed the papers before submitting them to the editors, but as this is a learning experience for the students and the first time their work has been reviewed by a professional, we ask the editors to assist with advice on writing style and other issues.
LEAD Fund Author Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be of undergraduate or graduate status, enrolled at a higher education institution.
- Paper submissions must be relevant to advancing knowledge about access, equity, and diversity in domestic or international spheres.
Submission Criteria:
- Include 500-word maximum bio or curriculum vitae
- Must have abstract and conclusion
- Minimum for paper: 20 pages, maximum 30 pages
- Accurate Citation, Chicago Style (Bibliography will be verified)
- Appropriate Footnotes
- Submission must focus on advancing access, equity, and diversity in domestic and/or international spheres
The Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity (LEAD Fund) was established to provide thought leadership in promoting inclusive organizations and institutions through research and education on issues related to diversity, social responsibility, human and civil rights. The LEAD Fund is a “Think and Do” tank, which advances new knowledge and tested strategies aimed at eliminating prejudice and discrimination.The Fund is an affiliate of the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED).
Among its programs is the LEAD Fund Authors Program. The LEAD Fund Authors Program emphasizes “Diversity in Action” and is committed to promoting undergraduate and graduate research that advances new understandings and tested strategies aimed at expanding organizational or institutional knowledge of access, equity, and diversity. LEAD Fund Authors are selected among a diverse pool of applicants who present their work for consideration to the…
Benefits
Independent contractor; no benefits provided
Independent contractor; no benefits provided
Level of Language Proficiency
English
Microsoft Office including Word
Adobe Acrobat
English
Microsoft Office including Word
Adobe Acrobat
Location
Associated Location
Suite 200
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Editor Qualifications: An editor for the LEAD Fund Authors’ Program is a professional who is responsible for reviewing, revising, and improving student’s document before it is published by the Fund. The editor ensures that the document is correct as a matter of content and is grammatically and stylistically correct. The final product should also be of high quality. The editor works with the writers to improve their content to make sure it flows well and educates them regarding best practices in writing.
Once the editor has approved the document, the Fund and author will conduct a final review and then upload it on the Fund’s website, www.leadfund.org and other sites as desired. To view some of the LEAD Fund Authors’ papers, go to: https://www.leadfund.org/lead-fund-authors-and-fellows-program
The editor should have at least two years of experience editing a journal or publication using Chicago Style. Preference is given to those with experience editing documents related to diversity, civil rights, education or law. A sample of the applicants’ edited works is required as well as two references.
Please do not call to inquire about the status of the application. The hourly rate depends upon experience.
