Print Communications Manager

Insight for Living Ministries•Frisco, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Print Communications Manager (manager) serves IFL by assisting with project management for the print communications and publications of the ministry. The manager oversees timely deliverables, maintains project timelines, and ensures process improvements are identified and implemented as needed. With a strong desire to support the mission of IFL, the manager possesses the gifts of organization, systems management, communication, and project design. Additionally, the manager develops and oversees project timelines, implementations, and completion. A servant leader, self-starter, and forward thinker with strong attention to detail, the manager ensures all work is completed with the utmost care and diligence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with minimum five or more years’ experience with at least two or more years manager level experience
Ability to lead initiatives and juggle several complex projects simultaneously
Excellent process-implementation skills
Attention to detail and superior organizational skills while multitasking
Professional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with constituents, donors, staff, and executives
Humble, flexible, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others
Effectively collaborates and brainstorms with a creative team
Anticipates and prioritizes work with minimal direction
Understands and maintains confidentiality
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Oversees project intake and manages process initiation request form (PIRF) process
Collaborates with client to distill the project vision into a clear set of deliverables
Identifies content needs of the project, formulates a design concept, and charts the scope of work
Consults on print and format options and provides input on design and communications considerations
Provides print and production pricing information
Serves as liaison between clients and the creative team by communicating accurate direction and creative vision
Anticipates future client needs and provides project forecasting
Identifies timeframes for projects and charts proposed project schedule for clients and stakeholders
Communicates team needs and questions with clients/stakeholders to ensure successful project setup
Schedules project timelines from inception to delivery date and communicates timelines with all stakeholders
Maintains awareness of overall team demands and schedules
Resolves division resource distribution needs
Creates and maintains projects in project management system to coordinate timelines, tasks, and communication of project work
Records project traffic information
Oversees and facilitates project communication
Documents project contributions
Coordinates content preparation with all parties involved, ascertaining relevant permissions and troubleshooting content hurdles as needed
Prepares all necessary information and resources for designers to create deliverables
Prepares systems, reviews processes, and communications plans to ensure project success
Analyzes projects and processes for efficiency and optimal outcomes
Operates as liaison between client and team members regarding project questions and needs
Communicates project progress with team and stakeholders by regularly updating communications channels
Facilitates process of reviews and approvals
Monitors project progress for timeliness and quality
Troubleshoots and course-corrects when discrepancies arise
Manages print orders process
Communicates with printers regarding project needs and deliverables
Ensures receipt of final deliverables
Distributes print files to U.S. and international distribution lists
Reviews and coordinates approvals of print proofs
Distributes print samples and maintains project archives
Organizes and closes project files
Records and evaluates project financial performance
Maintains notes on lessons learned for future projects
Maintains a clear and up-to-date awareness of the vision for the department
Ensures all projects effectively align with the department vision and support the ministry’s mission
Tailors, adapts, and troubleshoots departmental systems to uphold the department vision and support the ministry’s mission
Models IFL’s core values through daily conduct
Exerts initiative and drive to improve departmental and organizational operations
Owns problems, creates solutions, and maintains personal accountability for results
Commits to the challenges of growth and development according to the IFL Professional Development Plan
Pursues the designated knowledge and/or experience with a positive attitude
Completes assigned tasks with excellence and in a timely manner