CAL: Production Assistant

From: Jobs@CAL (jobs@cal.org)
Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA
Staff Classification: Program Assistant I

Hours per week: Part-time employment (approximately 17 hours/week for up to 5 months with a possibility for extension)

Salary:  $35,280 – $38,640 full-time annual salary ($19.38 - $21.23/hr.)

Position Available:  Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The person in this position will be a member of the production team for a major, national, graphics-heavy test of English language proficiency for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The primary responsibility will be to process graphics orders and update and maintain different tracking tools as well as to support the work of the production team as needed. In addition, this person may assist with graphics revisions and/or layout using Photoshop and InDesign as well as support project wide activities as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Associate Manager for Project Operations and the Production Team to:

Order and process graphics requests
Track the deliverables from externally contracted artists
Assist in project wide production related tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree preferred. Strong writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of a second language is desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in production, graphic layout, or print pre-production, preferably in the field of education. Experience using Photoshop and InDesign preferred.
Skills: Must be flexible, organized, attentive to detail, work well in a team environment, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to plan and negotiate multiple tasks simultaneously.

CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-23
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-23