Creative Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Creative Manager, the Creative Project Manager will be responsible for workflow and project management for creative projects, including print design and collateral materials, specialty engagement pieces, digital content, web, video, and email marketing campaigns. Equal parts account manager and project manager, this role is the liaison to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) teams to help them navigate and execute their marketing needs. The candidate best suited for this role will be a creative thinker, thoughtful listener, and clear communicator. They are motivated to produce high-quality products and can inspire others to do the same.

This is a full-time position, based at the HGF home office in Agawam, MA. 

Responsibilities

Serve as the Marketing department point of contact for assigned HGF teams

• Establish regular meetings and/or check-ins with assigned teams to maintain awareness of calendar and project needs
• Keep assigned stakeholders informed about current work status of their projects
• Communicate to the marketing team tasks, deadlines, and context/project background as needed
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of marketing solutions according to needs and objectives 
• Contribute to project prioritization conversations with C-level and director-level staff
• Assist with challenging requests or issue escalations as needed
• Interact with and provide direction to external vendors as needed
• Act as a member of the core photoshoot team to help with planning, setup, and production
• Assist with the ongoing onboarding, management, and rollout of marketing tools

Manage and navigate the creative for assigned HGF teams on larger projects that involve multiple departments 

• Proactively help teams translate long-term creative projects into actionable plans with achievable deadlines
• Work with the Project Manager assigned to cross-departmental projects 
• Participate in kickoff, update, and debrief meetings
• Clearly communicate expectations to marketing team members and stakeholders on creative deliverables
• Work across internal departments to coordinate smooth campaign execution and evaluation
• Provide quality assurance on creative for all assigned projects, including proofreading and review against brand guidelines
• Identify and communicate potential pitfalls, changes to scope of creative, and alternative solutions to team 

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high quality, strategy-driven creative work
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented individual who is capable of self-managing and multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Project management experience, particularly with multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfort working in a highly iterative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes 
• Familiar with digital marketing strategies including social, email, search and programmatic 
• 3+ years of experience in project managing marketing campaigns for print and digital

Preferred Skills

• Experience with project management software/systems 
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with Jotform and Zapier
• Experience with Canva
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

Salary

$60,000 to $68,000 annually

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid sick, holiday, vacation, and personal time

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, concentrating, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at time

ABOUT HGF

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), founded in 1991 by real-estate guru and businessman Harold Grinspoon, is one of the most entrepreneurial and business-oriented nonprofits in the nation. Based in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area and with over 130 employees, the HGF is committed to enhancing global Jewish life. The Foundation offers the stability of a 30-year established organization; the creative, exciting, and fast-paced nature of a start-up; and the long-term growth opportunities of an endowed foundation committed to its mission for decades to come.

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The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are invited to apply. For more information about the foundation and its programs, visit www.hgf.org.