Spanish/English Editor, Hesperian Health Guides

Editor: Updates and Spanish Translations Management

Hesperian Health Guides is seeking a part-time Editor who will have primary responsibility for coordinating the editorial development and production of updated editions and reprints of our book titles in English and Spanish, in print and digital formats.
 Hesperian is the nonprofit publisher of Where There Is No Doctor and other resources for grassroots community-based healthcare programs worldwide. We promote self-reliance and self-determination by providing communities with the basic information that they need to improve their own health conditions. We collaborate internationally with health workers and local organizations to develop accessible materials in English and Spanish. Our books address such topics as environmental health, worker health and safety in export processing zones, HIV, women’s health, midwifery, women and children with disabilities, health worker training, and dentistry.
 Over the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded to be an organization that is at the cutting edge of providing health information in electronic formats. The Hesperian Digital Commons features free lifesaving health information in 30 languages in PDF and wiki, a searchable online library of health education drawings, and our first iPhone and Android app on Safe Pregnancy and Birth. These digital formats offer new opportunities and challenges for keeping critical health information up-to-date.
 For further information about Hesperian Health Guides, see our web site at http://www.hesperian.org
 Core responsibilities of the Editor for Updates and Spanish Translations Management

• Manage the process of collecting, evaluating, and implementing editorial changes for updated digital editions and reprints, including updated information on medicines, protocols, and other technical aspects of basic healthcare.

• Manage the production of digital files to be uploaded onto our website, updated in the HealthWiki, and uploaded on CD.
• Manage the tracking of changes between various editions/updates of our books for our translation partners.
• Manage the work of Spanish language translators, editors, and proofreaders for our books and other editorial materials. Writing and editing in Spanish will be required.
• As a member of the editorial staff, participate in reviews and discussions of all projects in development and provide editorial and writing support to selected projects.
• Pilot improved processes for updating materials across platforms and languages.

 Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Knowledge of book editing and production process
• Fluency in written Spanish
• Ability to understand and assess technical information regarding healthcare/medical treatment
• Experience in developmental/structural editing, line editing, and copyediting
• Ability to write and edit for an audience that may not have a high degree of fluency in written English
• Strong detail orientation
• Organizational and project management skills (budgets, schedules, coordination of your own and other people’s work)
• Interest in digital publishing and distribution
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting social justice, especially the right of all people to good health
• Computer skills in Word and Excel, InDesign and HTML a plus
• Life experience in a Spanish-speaking country in the developing world a plus. 

 The Editor for Updates and Spanish Translations Management reports to the Managing Editor.
 Salary and Benefits:
The position is 60% to 80% of full time. The starting salary range is $39,000 to $49,000 per year, full time equivalent, pro-rated according to percentage of full time. Hesperian offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 403B retirement plan (benefits are also prorated).
 To Apply:
Candidates should send a resume and cover letter explaining how their skill sets and prior work experience are a good match and bring value for Hesperian’s needs to jobsearch@hesperian.org, ATTN Updates Editor Search.  No calls, please.
 Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Work Study Opportunities

Paid work-study opportunities are available. If you are a UC Berkeley student, please visit the work-study website for a listing of open positions. If you are a student at another institution and are interested in work-study opportunities, please email us at jobsearch@hesperian.org.