Production Manager (Direct Mail Production, Non-profit Fundraising, Remote)

Location: Fully remote; applicants must live in the United States. Occasional travel is required for client meetings, industry events, or company gatherings.

Salary: $70,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Company

Avalon Consulting is a full-service direct marketing fundraising agency serving nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1997, Avalon merged with VeraData in April 2026 to expand its data-informed fundraising capabilities.

What you will do

• Manage direct mail production for 4–7 nonprofit clients across the full lifecycle, from bidding and specifications through final mailshop setup.
• Build production schedules tied to mail dates and coordinate specifications, timelines, and expectations with printers, mailshops, suppliers, and production partners.
• Perform quality control on mockups, proofs, data counts, personalization, and insertion setups.
• Draft specifications and package grids, submit final materials, and evaluate bids, costs, and client recommendations.
• Reconcile campaign bids and production expenses against budgets; support reprojections and identify cost-saving opportunities through pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Review campaign outlines and mail plans, collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective campaigns.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct mail production management experience; agency experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of USPS regulations, postal rates, and supply chain impacts.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Expert-level Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, WORKDAY, IFERROR, CONCAT, worksheet linking, and budget reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Meticulous attention to detail with awareness of broader campaign strategy.
• Strong communication skills, confidence in virtual collaboration, critical thinking, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote agency environment and manage complex logistical challenges collaboratively.
• Must live in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Agency experience in direct mail production management.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote workplace with flexibility and work-life balance.
• Supportive, collaborative, inclusive environment focused on professional development.
• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid leave, remote work reimbursements, and a safe harbor 401(k) plan.
• Occasional in-person team and client meetings, industry events, and company gatherings.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter through the provided link.