Production Coordinator

This is an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for direct mail printing.  The Production Coordinator participates as part of a larger team tasked with ensuring the overall on-time and cost-effective production of IFAW’s direct marketing mailings.  This person must love a fast paced and complex environment and be comfortable working independently as well as part of a high achieving team. This person must have great attention to detail, strong editing skills, and be able to manage multiple projects at one time.   

The Production Coordinator assists the Production Manager in all production-related aspects of IFAW’s printed materials. The Production Coordinator works closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, agencies and vendors to manage copy and artwork through to printed material in a timely and accurate manner and, through reporting and concise communication, helps ensure that critical goals are met.

Role and Responsibilities           

• Assure the overall on-brand, on-time, error-free and cost-effective production of IFAW’s direct mail fundraising mailings, as assigned by the Production Manager
• Proofread all copy and ensures art matches the SOPs and quoted specs before production
• Facilitate the creation of country versions of artwork, including managing the translation of copy
• Review and approves pre-print and laser proofs for each component prior to printing
• Produce and distribute size briefs, insertion detail instructions, drop date reports, response briefs, and various other reports as needed to ensure vendors/agencies are properly informed

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Excellent attention to detail and skilled in proofreading and project management
• Highly organized and self-motivated to meet critical deadlines, with the ability to work under pressure while coordinating several projects simultaneously
• A team player able to collaborate with others and able to influence and motivate others to achieve a common objective
• A proven successful track record of print production experience in a similar position or in a creative and/or advertising agency a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in current software programs including MS Office Suite, Adobe Professional preferred.
• Creative and copy editing skills and direct marketing experience are preferred.
• Relevant work experience preferred, a Bachelor’s degree a plus.

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people.    We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

This position can be based in Washington, DC; Yarmouth, MA; or US Remote

Staff work a hybrid schedule with 2 days/week in the office

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