Project Manager, Events

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The general salary range for this position is $75,000 – 90,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Project Manager, Events for the Brand and Visuals department. In this position you will project manage a variety of print and digital projects for our special events and conferences. You will use expert communication skills to collaborate with other departments, create schedules, meet deadlines, and manage additional Brand and Visuals team functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Project manages a variety of print and digital projects for our special events and conferences. Creates and maintains schedules, sends proofs, and works closely with Designers, Editors, and Marketing Production team to meet all deadlines;
• Uses expert communication skills to collaborate with other departments and update colleagues in Jira and by email;
• Attends team meetings and provides feedback on design, typography, photography, etc.;
• Researches and procures photography as needed, making selections based on tone, composition, quality, color and budget. Uses decision-making authority to make independent decisions that best fit each project;
• Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Production, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience required;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in high-volume production and design environment required;
• High-quality design knowledge including the use of sophisticated typography treatments and compelling layout composition. Expert understanding of design principles, color balance, and visual weight;
• Clear understanding of brand standards and management. The ability to oversee and evolve brands as organizational goals evolve;
• Keen eye for the selection of imagery that is in line with our organizational goals and brand standards. Experience with photography color correction;
• Excellent creative thinking skills with the ability to continuously innovate;
• Knowledge of marketing strategies (traditional and digital) and market research methods;
• Expert knowledge of the newest design and production software, techniques, and current trends. Experience working in a Macintosh environment with excellent technical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Understanding of print production and printing processes required;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment;
• Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

This is a remote position.

To ensure your cover letter is considered, please submit your resume and cover letter as one document.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE

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