Freelance Editor (Remote Eligible)

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

Currently, we are seeking freelance editors with at least seven years of editorial experience to join our busy Editorial Services team.
Responsibilities of the position include:

  • Perform rapid turnaround copyediting and substantive editing of technical documents.
  • Edit reports, proposals, issue briefs, journal articles, and other documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, usage, punctuation, syntax, consistency, accessibility, and adherence to company style.
  • Meet additional task-specific editing requirements, as requested, such as preferred style or terminology.
  • Work evening and weekend hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications.
Minimum of seven years of editorial experience at a government contractor or agency, a publishing company, or similar environment; experience editing government proposals or publications on public policy is a plus.
Willing to work evenings and weekends required, particularly during summer months.
Strong editorial skills, including the ability to translate jargon and technical terminology into everyday language.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to query authors tactfully and constructively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Familiarity with editorial style manuals (such as the Chicago Manual of Style, APA Publication Manual, or Federal Plain Language guidlines).
Comfortable working under tight deadlines and with complex topics.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. You will also be asked to provide your desired salary range during the application process.
Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Chicago, IL; Remote

This position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $30-45/hr. This is a freelance position so the amount of work will vary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.

Although Mathematica does not require vaccination from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, various projects or agencies may require documentation of vaccination (or an approved exception/accommodation).

We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high quality work.

One of Mathematica’s core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work is more robust because it is informed by a variety of diverse perspectives, and our mission to improve societal well-being is strengthened by a greater understanding of issues and challenges facing the populations we serve. Mathematica’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into our everyday actions, policies, and practices—including decisions regarding recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Data Entry Associate – Work From Hom

Job Title
Data Entry Associate – Work From Home
Job Description
Process Excel (Macro and Non-Macro) orders proficiently.
Process incoming paper orders from both consumer and Corporate Sales Division in a timely manner meeting demanding deadlines.
Process Customer Gift History.
Manage incoming communications in a prompt, efficient, timely and professional manner meeting all accuracy and productivity standards.
Monitor and maintain business and product knowledge information by utilizing all available resources.
Process Fax and email orders.
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking skills to meet the demands of the Corporate Sales Division.
Type 35 wpm or more.
Proven demonstrated knowledge of navigation Micro-Soft Programs including Excel.
Excellent spelling and grammar.
Detail orientated.
A proven ability to use discretion in working with confidential information is essential.
Must be self-motivated detail oriented with the ability to organize multiple tasks and produce results with exact deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
Must be able to accommodate changing work schedules, which will include weekends and late hours during the Holiday.
Must be a team player
About Us
About Cheryl’s Cookies®

Founded in 1981, Cheryl’s Cookies has quickly grown a loyal customer following for its quality fresh-baked desserts using only the finest ingredients, including individually wrapped cookies, brownies and cakes. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, Cheryl’s Cookies is well-known for its cut-out cookies with buttercream frosting and its selection of specially designed, hand-crafted baked goods for everyday and special occasion gifting. Offerings may be found on its website Cheryls.com and in its retail stores in Ohio. Cheryl’s Cookies is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands, Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.

Our Commitment to Diversity
At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration — for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers — Knowledge of computer software, including applications and programming.

SKILLS

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
ABILITIES

Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Data Entry Associate – Work From Home  

Job Title
Data Entry Associate – Work From Home
Job Description
Process Excel (Macro and Non-Macro) orders proficiently.
Process incoming paper orders from both consumer and Corporate Sales Division in a timely manner meeting demanding deadlines.
Process Customer Gift History.
Manage incoming communications in a prompt, efficient, timely and professional manner meeting all accuracy and productivity standards.
Monitor and maintain business and product knowledge information by utilizing all available resources.
Process Fax and email orders.
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking skills to meet the demands of the Corporate Sales Division.
Type 35 wpm or more.
Proven demonstrated knowledge of navigation Micro-Soft Programs including Excel.
Excellent spelling and grammar.
Detail orientated.
A proven ability to use discretion in working with confidential information is essential.
Must be self-motivated detail oriented with the ability to organize multiple tasks and produce results with exact deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
Must be able to accommodate changing work schedules, which will include weekends and late hours during the Holiday.
Must be a team player
About Us
About The Popcorn Factory®

For more than 40 years, The Popcorn Factory has delighted customers with flavorful popcorn and gourmet snack gifts. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, The Popcorn Factory specializes in making fresh-popped popcorn using the finest corn grown in the United States. Each kernel is air popped with unique flavors added using high-quality oil, including coconut, avocado and sunflower oil. Offerings include iconic gallon tins featuring exclusive designs as well as other unique packaging created for all celebratory and gift-giving occasions. The Popcorn Factory is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.

Our Commitment to Diversity
At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration — for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.

Requirements
KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers — Knowledge of computer software, including applications and programming.

SKILLS

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
ABILITIES

Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Chat Administrator (Remote)

  1. Job Information:

    1. Job Description:

      • The “Chat Administrator” position is a part-time, remote, and flexible position that entails moderating the chat of the official Discord of The Mayeaux Foundation. This can include but is not limited to: 1) Deleting messages made by users that violate the rules of the Discord server. 2) Banning users that have multiple and repeat violations of the rules of the Discord server. 3) Muting users that have violated the rules of the Discord server. 4) Investigating reports made by users about violations of the rules of the Discord server. 5) Managing the Chat Moderators. 6) Managing the Discord server when higher levels of management are not present.

    2. Pay Rate:

      • The Pay Rate for this position is $14.50 per hour.
      • The Pay Cycle is Weekly starting from Monday and ending on Sunday.

    3. Qualifications:

      1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
      2. Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

  2. Company Information:

    1. Equal Opportunity Employer Disclosure:

      • No matter how you identify in this crazy world, The Mayeaux Foundation, will forever stand for fair and equal hiring practices and opportunities. The Mayeaux Foundation does not (will not) discriminate race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and sex identity. Come join us and help build a community that is worth lasting.

    2. About the Company:

      • We, The Mayeaux Foundation, are a company based in Castle Rock, Colorado and we strive and stand for equality while managing our company. Our company offers services such as computer programming courses on a variety of programming languages. We plan on launching our own social media app and bank account.

Temporary Quality Assurance Specialist Remote

Bringing smiles is what we do at TTEC… for you and the customer. As a Temporary Quality Assurance Specialist working remotely in USA, you’ll be a part of creating and delivering amazing customer experiences while you also #experienceTTEC, an award-winning employment experience and company culture.

What You’ll be Doing

Do you have a passion to help boost performance? Do you love pinpointing areas for improvement?

You’ll evaluate and analyze customer interactions to improve customer experience and satisfaction scores. Your active listening skills will help make sure proper information is being given to customers while you analyze spreadsheets to pinpoint any patterns to help guide performance training. This includes making sure employees are giving proper verbal statements, client requirements and policies are being met, and finding similarities between associate scripts.

You’ll report to Quality Assurance Manager. You’ll contribute to the success of the customer experience as well as the overall success of the team. This project is anticipated to last between 60-120 days while supporting natural disaster relief efforts.

During a Typical Day, You’ll

Pinpoint areas of improvement through monitoring calls for customer satisfaction and client requirements
Use your thorough knowledge and understanding of client specific call and product knowledge requirements to prepare reports
Bring your time management and organizational skills to manage multiple, complex, on‐going tasks
What You Bring to the Role

High school diploma or equivalent
6 months or more of customer service and call center experience
Understanding, interpreting, and manipulating data for reporting
Flexibility to work various shifts during 24×7 hours of operations

What You Can Expect

Supportive of your career and professional development
An inclusive culture and community minded organization where giving back is encouraged
A global team of curious lifelong learners guided by our company values
Ask us about our paid time off (PTO) and wellness and healthcare benefits
And yes… a great compensation package and performance bonus opportunities, benefits you’d expect and maybe a few that would pleasantly surprise you (like tuition reimbursement)
Visit www.mybenefits.ttec.com for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $25-$30/hr.
About TTEC

Our business is about making customers happy. That’s all we do. Since 1982, we’ve helped companies build engaged, pleased, profitable customer experiences powered by our combination of humanity and technology. On behalf of many of the world’s leading iconic and hypergrowth brands, we talk, message, text, and video chat with millions of customers every day. These exceptional customer experiences start with you.

TTEC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. TTEC embraces and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that respects and empowers the cultures and perspectives within our global teams. We aim to reflect the communities we serve, by not only delivering amazing service and technology, but also humanity. We make it a point to make sure all our employees feel valued, belonging, and comfortable being their authentic selves at work. As a global company, we know diversity is our strength because it enables us to view things from different vantage points and for you to bring value to the table in your own unique way.

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