The Education Editor works with NAEMT course authors and education department to develop and finalize curricula for NAEMT courses. The primary focus is on medical education (emergency medicine, trauma, prehospital care). Reviews and revises course components to ensure the accuracy, appropriateness, and quality of education materials. This is a fully remote position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with course author teams and education department team to develop a course development plan outlining the target audience, course objectives, course components to be developed, and additional subject matter expertise that may be required
• Reviews and revises course components, as discussed and agreed to with Senior Education Director, to ensure the accuracy, applicability, and quality of course materials
• Reviews draft content provided by authors and provides guidance and advice to authors on curriculum components, language usage, clarity, and flow
• Reviews and edits or revises draft content to ensure consistency within and between NAEMT education products for clarity, style, messaging, and grammar
• Creates content for education projects, as needed and as requested by Senior Director, Education
• Attends committee/author team conference calls as requested
• Works with NAEMT management to review results of instructor and student surveys and other SME reviews in preparation for development of new or revised courses
• Works with the Senior Director, Education to stay abreast of the work of the Education Committee and subcommittees
• Stays informed on any developments and initiatives with publishing partner
• Assists with review and editing of course administration policies and procedures
• Stays current on EMS clinical topics, as well as national EMS initial and continuing education initiatives
• Participates in committees, task forces, and other groups, both internally and externally, as needed
• Attends author and industry meetings (virtual and in-person), as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Solid understanding of editorial, publishing, and writing in the medical field required
• Proficient program and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of content strategy, management, writing, and editing experience, preferably within a healthcare association or medical publishing
• Experience working with nonprofit entities

About National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

www.naemt.org Formed in 1975 and over 92,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association representing the professional interests of paramedics, advanced emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care. NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military. They also work in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings. NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.

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