Specialist, Printing Services

National Geographic Society • Washington, DC

387d • $53,206 - $56,014

About The Position

The Printing Services Specialist at the National Geographic Society will oversee and optimize printing operations at the headquarters in Washington, D.C. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of print production, managing projects, and maintaining quality control. The position involves working closely with various printing equipment and coordinating with vendors to deliver high-quality print services to internal staff and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in digital printing with Canon-related equipment.
• Experience with various printing documents such as letterhead, envelopes, flyers, brochures, and book binding using Fiery software applications.
• Knowledge of Adobe suite, Microsoft Office suite, Imposition Wizard, and other printing-related applications.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• In-house print experience providing services to internal staff is a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all print orders, overseeing the preparation of files and execution of printing projects.
• Manage the production, printing, and finishing of projects.
• Operate production equipment including digital copiers, cutters/trimmers, binders, laminators, and passport photo equipment while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Ensure convenience copiers are working properly, performing inspections, clearing paper jams, and notifying technicians of specific problems.
• Supervise maintenance and upgrades to several pieces of complex equipment.
• Oversee inventory management of print equipment, systems, and supplies, ensuring all print areas are fully stocked and equipment is functioning properly.
• Keep in touch with the status and progress of work, estimating and reporting on expected completion times and making day-to-day adjustments as needed.
• Train and coach colleagues to ensure proper printing procedures and regulations are followed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive wellness program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months
• Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave
• 10 days of sick leave
• 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Fertility benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Pet adoption assistance and insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefits with employer subsidy
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
• National Geographic discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed