Proofing: Non-profit seeking proofreader of a technical manual (Drupal for an internal audience)
Rail Safety Education non profit (visit us at oli.org) seeks a proofreader to review a technical manual. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is a national rail safety education non-profit dedicated to #stoppingtracktragedies. We do this through a nationwide network of volunteers, each one overseen by a State Coordinator. Our State Coordinators are community activists, educators, rail enthusiasts and come from a variety of careers and specializations. OLI offers hosted websites for each state free for states to use. These state websites share facts and statistics (state specific), programs and opportunities, and a myriad of resources including games, videos and presentations. State Coordinators are responsible for editing these state websites, though websites are built by our national organization. To help State Coordinators understand their website functionality, OLI has created a 32-page technical manual (does include screenshots and will be updated with index: maximum page length is 50 pages). OLI seeks a proof reader with experience in technical manuals and focused, chronological how-to explainers! What you provide: 1. Careful review of technical elements ensuring sequential order is followed. 2. Proofing that copy is consistent with grammar, punctuation and style formatting. (OLI follows APA format) 3. Image review that all images are clearly labeled and correspond with description 4. Index review ensuring that pages listed are accurate 5. Review that ensures non-professionals can follow instructions and successfully create the desired product (proofer can make content recommendations to Education Director for consideration) OLI provides: 1. Technical Manual in format of proofer's choosing (PDF, Word Doc, Google Doc etc.) 2. OLI Internal Style Guide for reference You will be working directly with OLI's Director of Education and Training in a collaborative environment. Director of Education will meet virtually (via Teams or Zoom at the preference of the proofer) at each milestone to ensure Proofer's questions and recommendations are discussed in a timely manner. Suggested Milestones for consideration (dates to be determined with Director of Education): Milestone 1: REVIEW OF MANUAL for consistency, grammar and punctuation (10 days) Milestone 2: Content recommendations written out and presented to Director of Education (3 days) Milestone 3: Final Content check (Director of Education will make all proofing changes) (10 days) Milestone 4: Indexing Proof (5 days) Total Project Timeline: 28 Days with milestones Total Project Hours: must not exceed 30 hours FINAL Deadline: December 1, 2025 Apply tot his job