As time and interest allow, review proposals and manuscript submissions. Process contracts, check requests, permission-fee payments, editors' travel and entertainment reimbursements. Research sales figures from other publishers. Obtain books and materials from library. Hire, train, and supervise workstudy assistants.
Job demands high literacy and communication skills, computer experience, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the capacity to work well on multiple tasks under deadline pressure are necessary Book publishing experience desirable. Clerical experience is required. Previous publishing exposure or experience in an academic environment is useful. Science background useful but not required. Interest in environment and conservation issues a plus.