Marketing Project Manager

Overview

The Project Manager is the team lead and direct point of contact for the members of the Marketing Graphics Development Team (GDT). They will track all graphics requests and graphics projects for Marketing, ensuring that designers are assigned to each project, that work is completed on time, and that projects are not left undone.

The Project Manager uses and maintains the TarValon.Net CafePress and Zazzle accounts. They are responsible for adding and removing products, updating the look of the store, and handling any issues with or questions about the store.

Position Level: Administrator

Department: Department of Marketing.

Rotation: Non rotating position

Merit Eligibility: Administrator Merit

Chain of Command

The Project Manager reports to the Director of Marketing--frequent communication between these positions is essential.

The Graphics Development Team report to the Marketing Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of production for the GDT, encourage a positive work environment, and manage a timely input/output work flow of departmental graphics projects.
Manage current product selections in the TarValon.Net CafePress and Zazzle stores.
Work with the Director of Marketing, GDT, and the Keeper to brainstorm ideas for new products and outlets for products.
Maintain and update the visual look of the CafePress and Zazzle stores including making all relevant graphics.
Become familiar with the basic legal & financial aspects of CafePress, Zazzle, and TarValon.Net, and make sure all artwork and products are in accordance with copyright and other relevant laws.

Expectations

Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, and be able to give and receive constructive criticism to/from other team members.
Must be organized and able to work independently.
Must be able to track multiple projects at once and ensure completion in a timely manner.

Time Commitment

Activity level: 5-10 hours per week on the boards.

Qualifications

Must have been a member of TarValon.Net for at least 6 months. Applicants may be of any rank.
Must be familiar with or able to quickly learn the CafePress and Zazzle interfaces.
Must be familiar with graphic design.

History

The position was originally known as Marketing Product Manager.