Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing - Volunteer Leadership Role
The Donovan's Venom 501c3, Lilburn, GA, United States
Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing (Publishing & Product Division Head)
Remote | Executive Leadership | Volunteer
The Donovan’s Venom is a non‑profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing music, art, and entertainment to those in need.
Overview This role leads the creation, production, and distribution of all educational products, turning vision into tangible, scalable solutions that align with our mission.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Portfolio Development
Define and lead the educational product portfolio (books, workbooks, curriculum, educational tools and games, branded materials, merchandise).
Build a product roadmap aligned with mission and impact.
Publishing & Content Production
Oversee development of all educational content.
Ensure alignment across curriculum design, educational standards, and organizational mission.
Coordinate writers, designers, and subject‑matter experts.
Manufacturing & Vendor Strategy
Build and manage relationships with printers, production vendors, and suppliers.
Ensure quality production, cost efficiency, and reliable timelines.
Inventory & Fulfillment Systems
Design systems for product tracking, inventory management, and distribution readiness.
Build scalable fulfillment processes for programs and partners.
Distribution & Channel Development
Develop distribution pipelines to schools, education partners, retail/wholesale channels, and online platforms.
Expand reach and product adoption.
Ecosystem Integration
Align products with educational programs, media and interactive experiences, and the EdTech platform.
Ensure products are part of a cohesive learning system.
Revenue & Funding Strategy
Support product‑driven funding strategies (grants, sponsorships, revenue opportunities).
Contribute to sustainability and growth.
Production Planning & Execution
Build and manage production calendars.
Align timelines across content, manufacturing, and distribution.
Ensure delivery against milestones.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Track product usage, distribution reach, and production efficiency.
Improve systems, quality, and scalability.
Who You’re Looking For
Think in products, systems, and scale.
Can turn ideas into real, usable outputs.
Understand both creation and operations.
Build processes where none exist.
Lead with ownership, structure, and execution.
Qualifications Required
5+ years in product development, publishing, manufacturing, or operations.
Experience managing products from concept to distribution.
Strong understanding of product strategy, supply chain/production, and operational systems.
Preferred
Educational publishing or curriculum experience.
Vendor and manufacturing management.
Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations.
Experience working in remote environments.
Commitment
10‑15 hours per week.
Executive‑level engagement.
Fully remote.
Benefits
Ownership of a full product division.
Opportunity to build systems from the ground up.
Real‑world impact through tangible educational products.
Leadership experience at the executive level.
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The Donovan’s Venom is a non‑profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing music, art, and entertainment to those in need.
Overview This role leads the creation, production, and distribution of all educational products, turning vision into tangible, scalable solutions that align with our mission.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Portfolio Development
Define and lead the educational product portfolio (books, workbooks, curriculum, educational tools and games, branded materials, merchandise).
Build a product roadmap aligned with mission and impact.
Publishing & Content Production
Oversee development of all educational content.
Ensure alignment across curriculum design, educational standards, and organizational mission.
Coordinate writers, designers, and subject‑matter experts.
Manufacturing & Vendor Strategy
Build and manage relationships with printers, production vendors, and suppliers.
Ensure quality production, cost efficiency, and reliable timelines.
Inventory & Fulfillment Systems
Design systems for product tracking, inventory management, and distribution readiness.
Build scalable fulfillment processes for programs and partners.
Distribution & Channel Development
Develop distribution pipelines to schools, education partners, retail/wholesale channels, and online platforms.
Expand reach and product adoption.
Ecosystem Integration
Align products with educational programs, media and interactive experiences, and the EdTech platform.
Ensure products are part of a cohesive learning system.
Revenue & Funding Strategy
Support product‑driven funding strategies (grants, sponsorships, revenue opportunities).
Contribute to sustainability and growth.
Production Planning & Execution
Build and manage production calendars.
Align timelines across content, manufacturing, and distribution.
Ensure delivery against milestones.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Track product usage, distribution reach, and production efficiency.
Improve systems, quality, and scalability.
Who You’re Looking For
Think in products, systems, and scale.
Can turn ideas into real, usable outputs.
Understand both creation and operations.
Build processes where none exist.
Lead with ownership, structure, and execution.
Qualifications Required
5+ years in product development, publishing, manufacturing, or operations.
Experience managing products from concept to distribution.
Strong understanding of product strategy, supply chain/production, and operational systems.
Preferred
Educational publishing or curriculum experience.
Vendor and manufacturing management.
Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations.
Experience working in remote environments.
Commitment
10‑15 hours per week.
Executive‑level engagement.
Fully remote.
Benefits
Ownership of a full product division.
Opportunity to build systems from the ground up.
Real‑world impact through tangible educational products.
Leadership experience at the executive level.
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