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via Upwork posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Contractor and Temp workwork_from_home: 1
We are seeking a skilled individual to assist us in developing an online herbal, medical encyclopedia that will also include a sales component. The ideal candidate should have expertise in creating comprehensive databases and knowledge in the field of herbal medicine. The encyclopedia should provide detailed information on various herbs and their medicinal properties, as well as a sales platform... for purchasing related products. The main responsibilities We are seeking a skilled individual to assist us in developing an online herbal, medical encyclopedia that will also include a sales component. The ideal candidate should have expertise in creating comprehensive databases and knowledge in the field of herbal medicine. The encyclopedia should provide detailed information on various herbs and their medicinal properties, as well as a sales platform... for purchasing related products. The main responsibilities of the chosen candidate will include researching and curating content, designing and organizing the database, and integrating a sales feature. The project will require a combination of strong research skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in database management. Key skills for this job include:

- Research and writing

- Content curation

- Database design

- Sales integration

- Strong attention to detail

- Database management
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Virginia Humanities seeks an Assistant Editor to support The Encyclopedia Virginia project at the University of Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) mission is to provide a free, reliable, multimedia resource that tells the inclusive story of Virginia. Responsibilities include identifying, transcribing, and publishing primary documents; assisting with EV's editorial workflow; and project... promotion and outreach. The Assistant Editor will report Virginia Humanities seeks an Assistant Editor to support The Encyclopedia Virginia project at the University of Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) mission is to provide a free, reliable, multimedia resource that tells the inclusive story of Virginia. Responsibilities include identifying, transcribing, and publishing primary documents; assisting with EV's editorial workflow; and project... promotion and outreach. The Assistant Editor will report to the Managing Editor of EV and collaborate with the rest of the EV staff to better tell an inclusive story of Virginia for students, teachers, and communities who seek to understand how the past informs the present and the future.

The Assistant Editor helps to select and digitize primary resources; transcribes and proofreads those resources against original or other materials; acquires digital facsimiles of those originals, when possible, to complement the transcriptions; writes descriptive and contextual summaries of each primary resource; and manages the workflow of each resource from its selection to its publication online. This position will also be responsible for converting EV entries into a format compatible for online publication, which includes categorizing and adding reference links and timelines.

The Assistant Editor conducts outreach with Virginia's K-12 educational community and other cultural organization partners. Outreach and promotional activities include social media content creation, and engaging these audiences in exploring ways that EV might better meet their needs. Where possible, the Assistant Editor will support the work of Virginia Humanities' Director of Education to create learning resources related to EV content to be published on Virginia Humanities' education site. The Assistant Editor will design and implement assessment methods to measure the impact of the engagement efforts described above.

Virginia Humanities, which produces Encyclopedia Virginia, offers a dynamic work environment and a wide array of programming: the Virginia Festival of the Book, the weekly public radio show With Good Reason, international fellowships, among other programs.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree in English, History, or a related field with at least three years of experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $54,000 - $58,000 commensurate with education and experience

For additional information about the position, please contact Peter Hedlund, Director, Encyclopedia Virginia at Hedlund@virginia.edu.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is January 3, 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until it is filled. Review of Applicants is anticipated to begin November 27th. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0053592. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
• CV
• Cover letter that includes a statement on the candidate's commitment to diversity and inclusion
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information
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via Indeed posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
At World Book, we invest in extraordinary, diverse, talented, and passionate individuals to help us in our mission to spark imagination, cultivate curiosity, and empower education in young learners across the globe. We are seeking a self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team... Who We Are An industry leader in both print and digital educational publishing, World Book delivers engaging content to equip students, parents, and teachers At World Book, we invest in extraordinary, diverse, talented, and passionate individuals to help us in our mission to spark imagination, cultivate curiosity, and empower education in young learners across the globe.

We are seeking a self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team...

Who We Are

An industry leader in both print and digital educational publishing, World Book delivers engaging content to equip students, parents, and teachers with the tools they need to reach academic success. We first launched the World Book Encyclopedia in 1917 and, since then, have expanded to produce nonfiction and mixed-genre children’s books, reference materials, digital learning platforms, teaching guides, and more—all upholding the same standard of innovation, trustworthiness, and readability upon which we were founded.

We recognize that equal opportunities for education can make all the difference in a child’s path. With our market-leading and award-winning digital and print products, you will be an integral part of our 100+-year mission to develop a passion for lifelong learning in every person we reach.

We're looking for an Accountant to assist with the quantitative and qualitative analyses required to maintain accurate financial reporting and help drive company profitability. Position responsibilities include both routine department duties as well as special projects. This role provides internal audit functions as needed.

If you are looking for a company where you can build a successful career, and where your efforts and results make a difference, join the growing team at World Book!

Does this sound like you?

A Successful Candidate Will Have the Following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA, CMA or MBA completed or in-process a plus.
• Two+ years accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of automated accounting software packages preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills & oral and written communication skills.

Here’s a look at the essential duties of this role:
• Actively participate in monthly and year-end closing processes including routine and ad-hoc schedules submitted to Parent Company.
• Develop and perform monthly financial and variance analysis, pulling in required data from accounting and other systems, as necessary.
• Create or improve accounting and reporting processes.
• Participate in projects with technology group to improve identification and reporting of key business metrics, as well as assist in further automation of department activities.
• Prepare forecasts and analysis for new products and/or projects.
• Develop and maintain routine profitability analysis by business unit and product, including gross profit and maintenance/development costs.
• Work with marketing department to closely monitor the company’s advertising and promotions expense.
• Assist with capital and asset preparation and analysis, and acquisition analysis as required, working with Financial Analyst and Controller.

Join a team of those who want to make a difference in education, are intellectually curious and have integrity! We can offer a means for you to achieve the goals you want to accomplish in your career. We can’t wait to meet you!

World Book is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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