(Remote – 1099 Contract)
🧾 About the Role
Friends From The City is seeking a Technical Writer to support the redesign and content migration of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation website. This is a 1099 contract role (approx. 75–80 hours total) running from July 15 to August 25, 2025. The work is fully remote and centers on crafting accessible, user-friendly documentation and training materials for a new Drupal-based platform. You’ll translate complex processes into clear content that empowers public servants to manage the new system with confidence.
✅ Position Highlights
• 💰 $75/hour (1099 contractor)
• 📅 July 15 – August 25, 2025
• 🏠 Fully remote
• 🕰 Estimated 75–80 total hours
• 🔁 Handoff-focused project for government site transition
📋 What You’ll Own
• Turn technical workflows and internal knowledge into clear documentation
• Develop training materials to help NYS Parks staff update Drupal content
• Create detailed handoff guides for operational continuity post-launch
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and leads to identify content gaps
• Support live or asynchronous training sessions and refine resources based on feedback
🎯 Must-Have Traits
• 5–7 years of experience in technical writing, documentation, or training content
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly for non-technical audiences
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to organize and structure large amounts of content
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven
💻 Remote Requirements
• Reliable internet and home office setup
• Ability to manage your own schedule to meet project milestones
• Responsive to email and collaboration tools like Slack, Google Drive, etc.
💡 Why It’s a Win for Freelance Writers
• 👣 Make a direct impact on a high-visibility public service project
• 🧠 Use your skills to support accessibility, equity, and digital inclusion
• ✍️ Work with a mission-driven team at the intersection of tech and civic service
• 📚 Build documentation that actually gets read—and used
✨ Nice-to-Haves
• Familiarity with Drupal or other CMS platforms
• Experience in civic tech or government projects
• UX writing, content strategy, or training material design
• Ability to create basic visuals or process diagrams
🎓 Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years relevant technical writing or digital documentation work preferred
✍️ Call to Action
If you believe in writing that empowers and technology that serves the people, this is your next project. Help build the digital front door to New York State’s parks—and ensure those who follow can keep it open. Apply now and let’s make something meaningful together.