Production Director – Direct Mail Fundraising

Avalon Consulting Group

Production Director at Avalon managing direct mail campaigns for nonprofits. Overseeing production strategy, vendor relationships, and ensuring project timelines are met.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

oversee complex direct mail production projects from concept through mail drop
ensure campaigns are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
work closely with internal teams, printers, mailshops, data vendors, and production partners
coordinate timelines, manage approvals, troubleshoot challenges, and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
lead and support Avalon’s Production team by mentoring Production Project Managers
help manage department capacity, identifying training opportunities, and strengthening production processes across the organization
serve as a trusted internal resource on production strategy, postal regulations, vendor management, and quality control best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

at least seven (7) years of direct mail production management experience
Deep expertise in direct mail production management and print/mail processes
Experience managing complex, high-volume fundraising campaigns with multiple moving parts
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas such as VLOOKUP, IFERROR, CONCAT, and linked worksheets
Experience managing schedules, budgets, and production timelines
Experience leading or mentoring production teams
Knowledge of USPS regulations, postal strategy, and production trends
Experience identifying production efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
Strong quality control skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
generous paid leave
remote work reimbursements
employer-paid life and disability insurance
safe harbor 401(k) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

direct mail production managementprint/mail processesvendor managementnegotiation skillsMicrosoft ExcelVLOOKUPIFERRORCONCATschedules managementbudgets management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skillsproactive mindsetsolutions-oriented mindsetability to manage multiple prioritiestroubleshootingidentifying training opportunities