Opportunity with Retiree Advocate

PSARA is looking for an Associate Editor to assist with writing & editing our newsletter, The Retiree Advocate. The person who serves in this volunteer position will have the opportunity to work closely with our Editor and President Emeritus, Will Parry.

Requirements for Associate Editor of The Retiree Advocate

1. Commitment to PSARA mission.

2. Ability to work cooperatively with and under the direction of PSARA officers and Executive Board.

3. Ability to work as part of a collective – the editor, associate editor and president – that plans and oversees the development of each issue. Approximately 5 – 10 hour per week. (It will vary from week to week.)

4. Readiness to work collegially day-to-day with the editor.

5. Have some writing and editing skills – they overlap but are not identical and willing to learn from Editor.

6. Dependability: Monthly deadlines are inexorable masters.

7. Ability over time to develop ties of mutual respect with elected officers and staff of allied organizations.

Desirable qualities and skills:

Basic computer literacy.
Ability to do basic research on social and economic issues.
Experience working in one or more organizations.
Good background on social justice issues, broadly defined.
Helpful: Skills in photography, layout, note taking and telephone interviewing.