Production Manager

Fully Remote Washington, DC

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you a direct mail production expert who loves turning complex projects into seamless, on-time campaigns? Do you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment where details matter and teamwork drives success? Are you excited about supporting progressive nonprofit organizations that are working to make meaningful changes in the world?

Avalon Consulting is a full-service direct marketing fundraising agency, and we are looking for a skilled Production Project Manager to oversee and execute direct mail production for our nonprofit clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the steady hand behind the scenes by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellence at every stage of the production process.

We are proud to offer a remote-first work environment, where every staff member is welcomed to work from the comfort of their home office, with occasional travel required for client meetings, industry events, or company gatherings.

What you’ll Do with us:

• Manage direct mail production for 4–7 nonprofit clients, depending on scope and cadence.
• Oversee the full production lifecycle, from bidding and specifications to final mailshop setup.
• Execute quality control on mockups, proofs, data counts, personalization, and insertion setups.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules using Excel-based formulas tied to mail dates.
• Draft specs and package grids for client approval and submit final materials to suppliers.
• Manage the bidding process, evaluate costs, and provide clients with recommendations.
• Reconcile campaign bids to budgets to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
• Collaborate with printers, mailshops, and production partners to communicate specs, timelines, and expectations.
• Analyze production efficiency and recommend cost-saving strategies, including program pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Review campaign outlines and mail plans to ensure production elements align with overarching program strategy.
• Assist with reprojections and budgeting by assessing prior and upcoming production expenses.
• Serve as a steady, proactive partner to internal teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered error-free, on time, and on budget.

Requirements

What we need from you:

• At least 3 years of direct mail production management experience (agency experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of USPS regulations, postal rates, and supply chain impacts.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Expert-level Excel skills, including formulas such as VLOOKUP, WORKDAY, IFERROR, CONCAT, worksheet linking, and budget reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com is a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader campaign strategy.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in virtual collaboration.
• Critical thinking skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote agency environment.
• Our most successful Production Project Managers are collaborative, intellectually curious, calm under pressure, and energized by solving complex logistical challenges. They take ownership of their work, anticipate issues before they arise, and build positive, inclusive relationships with colleagues, vendors, and clients alike.

Why you will love Avalon Consulting:

Since 1997, Avalon has been committed to making the world a better place by helping our clients raise millions of dollars needed to fulfill their inspiring missions. In April 2026, Avalon merged with VeraData, a data analytics and fundraising intelligence firm. This merger expanded our capabilities and deepened the insights, technology, and strategy we bring to our clients, allowing us to deliver even more powerful, data-informed fundraising solutions while staying true to the mission-driven work that defines us.

We are proud to be a fully remote workplace, hiring the best fundraisers and marketers in the business, no matter where they live in the U.S. We also value opportunities to come together for team and client meetings when needed. We are strategic, analytical, innovative, collaborative, and most of all, passionate about our work. We love what we do, and it shows in our engaged teams, industry recognition, and the results we deliver for our clients.

Avalon is proud of our supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages professional development while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces differences every day and where each of our staff is supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid leave, remote work reimbursements, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and a safe harbor 401(k) plan.

Avalon Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with exp