Direct Mail Specialist (On Site)

Boys Town • Boys Town, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Direct Mail Specialist to support the planning, production, and execution of direct mail fundraising campaigns that inspire donor engagement and drive philanthropic support. This role collaborates closely with internal teams, vendors, and agency partners to ensure timely, accurate, and effective donor communications.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, detailed oriented, and problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Marketing, Print, Direct Mail or Non-profit fundraising required.
• Available to travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Experience in coordination of a production process or project coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates copy, creative, project, and production processes for Annual Giving renewal and acquisition appeal activities targeting Annual Giving donors.
• Coordinates projects from inception to completion including maintaining critical production schedules, deadlines, and layout guidelines for appeal materials; ensures project timelines are met and within budget.
• Collects and maintains cost information and documentation based on donor segmentation for direct mail campaigns.
• Reviews and compiles project information; provides reports reviewing and outlining program objectives, activities, and outcomes.
• Collaborates in development and implementation of the overall mail strategies and plans for each year to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of mail operations, business, and administrative activities.
• Coordinates mail piece design for compatibility with production and specifications.
• Reviews and evaluates outside service and product providers, serves as a liaison with outside service suppliers, and assists in bids, proposals, and purchases of materials and resources for renewal and acquisition mailings establishing a list of vendors with best business practices.
• Coordinates contract negotiations for art work needed for direct mail campaigns.
• Coordinates copywriting, editing, and proofreading functions to check appeal materials for accuracy, clarity and consistency; ensures proper use of trademarks and logos in appeals.
• Designs and coordinates special projects as needed, such as Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for direct mail activities.
• Acts as point of contact to coordinate services or provide information for internal departments.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from our experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree