Print Production Manager

Harvey McKinnon Associates is expanding!  We have an immediate opportunity for a direct response professional in our Vancouver Headquarters or Toronto office.  If you are passionate about direct marketing – and would like to build a career in the nonprofit sector - we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Harvey McKinnon Associates is a respected direct response fundraising company.  Our mission is to build ethical, loyal relationships between donors and the nonprofit organizations they support.  We use our skills in fundraising to help clients build their income and continue their important work.

We believe our work makes a positive difference in the world.  HMA was founded on this principle and it is the underlying motivation of everything we do. We value and support each member of our team, and cultivate a fun, vibrant, and results-focused work environment.  We offer a competitive benefit plan and profit sharing.

You and your role

As a Production Manager, you will play a key role in our team.  Working alongside an Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for producing multiple direct mail packages for a variety of clients.  You will oversee mailings from approved design, through the print and production process, to mailing.

You will manage relationships with a variety of print and mailhouse suppliers.  You will also be responsible for leading product research and innovation for clients’ mailings.  

You bring with you at least 2-3 years of print production experience, specifically direct mail (either agency or client side).  You are well-versed in the principles of design and print production.  We are open to considering the applications of individuals with comparable skills and a personality that fits with our company ethic.

You are a ‘self-starter’ who is able to hit the ground running, and thrives in a busy, creative, results-oriented role. You are dedicated to producing an error-free, top-performing product in the most efficient and cost effective way possible. You know how to manage project budgets and how to stick to them.

You are skilled in time and project management. You are comfortable communicating by phone, e-mail and in meetings.  You have a natural aptitude to foresee logistical problems and to be pro-active.  You can keep your eye on the big picture, while having above-average focus and attention to detail.  

Salary is based on experience - please submit your salary expectations.  Our compensation package includes excellent medical benefits and four weeks’ paid holiday.  Send your résumé to the address below, including two references (who won’t be contacted without your consent). No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  

E-mail:  info@harveymckinnon.com

Account Coordinator

Harvey McKinnon Associates is looking for a motivated and reliable individual to fill the role of Account Coordinator in our Toronto office.

About us

Harvey McKinnon Associates is a respected direct response fundraising company.  Our mission is to build ethical, loyal relationships between donors and the nonprofit organizations they choose to give to.  We use our skills in fundraising, communications, organizational development, and training to help our clients reach their fundraising potential.

We believe our work makes a positive difference in the world.  Harvey McKinnon Associates was founded on this principle, and it is the underlying motivation of everything we do.  We are commited to acting ethically and with integrity.  We take pride in our work.  We have fun, care for the environment, and work in teams that draw on our individual strengths.

You and your role

As a member of the Toronto account team, you'll work within an overall framework of account, design, and production teams.  While you will work under the direction and leadership of an account manager, you will work directly with a variety of clients and contribute to the success of their direct response campaigns.  Your strong time management skills will help you keep projects on schedule.

To enjoy your job, and be successful at it, you are a self-motivated individual who thrives on taking initiative and finding newer, smarter ways of doing things.

In addition to the above you are:

• responsible, self motivated
• far above average in your detail and organizational skills ("filing cabinet brain")
• able to demonstrate proven project management skills
• a clear, typo-free writer with proven grammatical skills
• able to proof documents with a high degree of accuracy
• driven by a strong sense of integrity and a good sense of humour
• an effective, personable, and respectful coordinator
• highly adept with Excel, Word, Outlook and Windows
• willing to ask questions, grow and learn
• willing to admit when you make a mistake, and to learn from it
• a proven team player who is equally effective working independently
• direct response experience an asset but not required

HMA offers an attractive benefits plan and profit sharing.  Please submit your cover letter, resume, with two references.  We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.  Email your resume to info@harveymckinnon.com no later than Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

We are always on the look-out for talented folks to join our teams in Vancouver and Toronto.

We are especially happy to hear from direct mail professionals who have fundraising and nonprofit experience.

Please feel free to contact us, in confidence, at info@harveymckinnon.com.