Editorial Assistant - Temporary

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a full-time, temporary Editorial Assistant to work on-site in Montpelier, VT, at a starting rate of $28.05 per hour. This long-term assignment will focus on reviewing and updating existing Judiciary documents to ensure they meet accessibility standards under the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Responsibilities

will include formatting, tagging, testing, and remediating documents to improve accessibility and support the Judiciary's digital content publishing efforts. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, with strong proofreading, editing, and document-formatting skills, as well as an interest in working with digital content and technology.

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro is important, particularly in working with PDF documents, including tagging, reading order, document structure, and accessibility features. A foundational understanding of web design principles is also desirable. Training will be provided on WCAG requirements and accessible document practices.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical and editorial skills who enjoys improving the accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of digital information. The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in all state government positions.

The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.