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Description * Develop familiarity with KIHOMAC proposal development processes, templates, writing standards, and document-control practices
* Support the Proposal Manager and proposal team with proofreading and copy editing of proposals, responses to solicitations, presentations, marketing materials, and other business development documents
* Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, readability, formatting, and adherence to established style guidelines
* Assist with checking document consistency, including headings, acronyms, terminology, numbering, cross-references, tables, figures, and captions
* Assist with formatting and preparing Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents using established templates and styles
* Learn to distinguish between copy editing, substantive editing, and changes that require approval from the original author or technical subject matter expert
* Assist with maintaining document version control and incorporating comments and revisions from multiple contributors
* Participate in proposal reviews and learn the basic stages of the Government contracting proposal development process
* Assist with final document quality-control reviews prior to submission or publication
* Work collaboratively with proposal writers, technical subject matter experts, Business Development personnel, and other contributors
* Develop the ability to identify unclear or inconsistent content and appropriately raise questions rather than independently changing technical meaning
* Protect proprietary, competition-sensitive, and customer information encountered while performing assigned duties
* Accept coaching and editorial feedback and demonstrate progressive improvement throughout the internship
* Assist with department administrative duties as necessary to learn about the work being performed and contribute to department workload
* Interns will work 15-25 hours per week; summer interns will typically work 40 hours per week
* This position will work on-site at the KIHOMAC Byron, Georgia facility
* Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training: * High School diploma or equivalent required * Must be actively enrolled in a post-high school education program in one of the following fields of study: English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Professional Writing, Business Administration, Marketing
* Preference will be given to Junior/Senior students with 3.0+ Overall GPAs or 3.5 Program GPAs
Experience: * 0+ years of professional experience in the required task area * Must have a basic understanding of written communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document organization
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills required
* Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional writing conventions required
* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word; familiarity with Track Changes, comments, and document formatting preferred * Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat preferred
* Ability to review written material for consistency, clarity, formatting, and grammatical accuracy required
* Ability and willingness to learn new software, processes, and document standards required Security: * Must be a US citizen
* Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required Physical Requirements: * Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
* Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
* Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $17 - $18 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.