Technical Writing and Report Specialist - Mid Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:Summary:The person in this position will provide communications and administrative support to project teams, project managers, and other company leaders to support both internal and external project efforts. Work assignments may include technical writing, editing, proofreading, and technical editing of reports and other project-related communications. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate outstanding writing and editing skills, as well as strong organization, communication, and client-service skills. The person in this role will work closely with engineers, scientists, and business unit leaders across Barr offices and geographies.This is a full-time position with hours varying based on project and client needs. Applicants seeking both full-time and part-time work will be considered.Communications and administrative support tasks may include:Preparing content that is accessible and tailored to the needs of the target audienceResearching technical concepts and making them easy to understand by the target audienceWorking with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the objectives and audienceGenerating documents that follow organizational standardsProviding and coordinating Quality Assurance and Quality Control for project documentsFormatting, organizing, and producing electronic documentsDeveloping visual presentation materialsCoordinating content from multiple authors into cohesive documents supporting consistent objectivesMinimum Qualifications:Five or more years of experience in a comparable positionStrong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe AcrobatStrong writing and editing skillsStrong technological acumen/curiosity with the ability to seek understanding independently prior to asking for helpCapacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where multiple people will provide work directionExceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasksStrong oral and written communication skills, including above average grammarStrong listening skillsDemonstrated attention to detail and task follow-throughStrong client-service mentality and an attitude and desire to help project teams be successfulSelf-initiative and motivation with an emphasis on client serviceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues and clients at all levelsAbility to work effectively with a variety of personalities and build working relationshipsAbility to work with partial information, identify further data necessary to effectively complete tasks, and either prepare preliminary but incomplete work products or work with individuals to collect necessary data for the preparation of complete work productsFlexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule to help meet project deadlinesAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationLegal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the futurePossession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving recordPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or a related fieldExperience providing proofreading of technical reportsExperience managing an intranet, intranet pages, and/or intranet contentAdvanced MS Office Suite skillsExperience with Microsoft Office 365 platforms including SharePoint Online and MS TeamsWorking knowledge of graphic design and document design principlesKnowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Acrobat softwareExperience preparing visual presentation materialsA hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.

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