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Free The Children
empowers youth to fulfill their potential to be agents of change. Through our
organization’s unique youth-driven approach, more than two million young people
have been involved in our innovative programs in more than 45 countries.
Founded by international human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The
Children has an established track-record of success, with three nominations for
the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United Nations, and Oprah’s
Angel Network. In 2012 Free The Children, was awarded Canada’s Top Employer for
Young People for our amazing opportunities for young employees!
Free The
Children
seeks a Print
Prod
uction Manager who will be responsible for the planning,
execution and trafficking of the department’s entire process of print and
digital production in support of its marketing and content development
activities. This includes the master scheduling, allocation and tracking of
creative talent and resources, as well as managing all stages of the print
production process for quality and efficiency – from planning and costing,
RFQs, specifications compliance, pre-press file preparation and press approvals
through to delivery of the finished product. The Production Manager works
closely with other key managers within the Creative & Communications team,
and serves as the central point person with external suppliers.
Free The Children’s
Creative and Communications department develops and oversees the organization’s
cutting edge international branding. As part of the team, you will have a
unique opportunity to work alongside world-class brands and with award-winning
creative agencies. Our marketing, communications, branding, strategy and
overall production value is always at the forefront of marketing trends not
just in the non-profit sector, but the for-profit sector, too. Our work is
internationally renowned and showcased in such publications as The Globe and Mail,
Huffington Post, Greystone Books and Metro Media. Within Free The Children’s
Creative and Communications department, you will have an opportunity to take
your work to the next level—all the while doing meaningful work that makes the
world a better place. Join a team that truly makes a difference.
The position is
based out of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton
Street). A minimum two-year commitment is expected. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.
While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Manage
the production of all printed materials across Free The Children, Me to
We, and We Day, ensuring that the final product meets quality standards,
specifications, deadlines and budget - Drive
the planning, execution and monitoring of complex master production
schedules for all department projects; - Project
trafficking – hold the department accountable to critical dates to ensure
scheduled deadlines are met; - Implement
and drive continuous improvement activities through best practices; - Manage
training and administration for department’s project management tool - Foster
team knowledge of the production process and production costs; - Communicate
supply chain issues to the team, problem solve and help implement
solutions; - Work
with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement and optimal production
solutions for new and existing marketing materials and concepts; - Manage
the day-to-day responsibilities of the Photo Database Intern - Develop
specifications for new projects with suppliers and negotiate effective
pricing; - Process
and track print quotes, prototypes, electronic templates and printer
proofs with vendors; - Help
organize and manage all photography assets in the photo database to ensure
timely access to a variety of quality images for overall design
enhancement; - Manage
digital archives and print samples of all final creative files and
materials; - Work
with Associate Directors and the finance department on budgeting,
forecasting and actual product cost analysis compared to budget; - Work with
the Me to We team and vendors to develop retail packaging solutions along
with costing analysis for new options;
Skills and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree required and 3-5 years experience in a publishing or purchasing,
print, project management or supply chain management environment - Knowledge
of the print production process, with experience in pre-press file
preparation - Strong
attention to detail and knowledge of operational workflow dynamics to
track and analyze the project status within the creative process - Ability
to multi-task and juggle resources to execute tasks to meet deadlines - Excellent
communication and negotiating skills - Commitment
to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve
problems creatively - Highly
motivated and high level of initiative; works proactively in support of
department creative goals and business objectives - Ability
to build relationships and work across a multi-brand organization - Strong
analytics - Computer
skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, project management tools)
What makes
Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for
Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate, driven, hardworking,
entrepreneurial, shameless idealists, this means we work late, set high goals
and exceed them, and then push hard the following year to beat and exceed last
year’s goals of empowering youth to change the world.
If you are looking
for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
If you are inspired
and excited by collaboration, making friendships with the most incredible
people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days and your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
Free The Children
sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an
interview will be contacted
How
to apply
Please apply at http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers/
