Direct Mail Marketing Associate

The Direct Mail Marketing Associate is responsible for the management of all direct mail production. This role also assists with project management of other Digital and Direct Marketing campaigns and initiatives. A successful candidate must be able to juggle multiple projects and priorities with a flexible work style, and to thrive with tight deadlines and changing needs. This position reports to the Marketing Project Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the production of all direct mail campaigns and projects, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Review and approve data and creative assets (both internal & external, including proofs & setups) for accuracy, executing quality-assurance processes with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Interface with internal and external resources (designers, writers, legal, IT, operations, print vendors, data vendors, and others) to maintain project efficiency.
• Ensure smooth trafficking of data and creative assets between departments and with external vendors.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and prepare final cost summaries.
• Take ownership of various ad hoc campaign tasks and details.
• Provide input on increasing the efficiency of processes related to direct mail campaign execution.
• Manage other projects for the Digital and Direct Marketing team, including but not limited to managing the production of marketing emails and maintaining related documentation.
• Act as a backup producer for the email team, achieving proficiency in tools used by the team, including Litmus, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Workfront.

Competencies/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in marketing, communications, or related business discipline
• 1-3 years of marketing experience (preferably in direct mail)
• Excellent attention to detail, with ability to see the bigger picture
• Highly organized, with the ability to follow through on projects from inception to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Word and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of HTML a plus
• Jewish philanthropy experience a plus