Share Email Opening Title Production Coordinator, Extended Close Date: Open Until Filled  Ministry Team Faith-Forming Publications and The Pilgrim Press   Reports To Managing Editor   FLSA Status Non-exempt   Salary Grade 6   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION Serve on administrative team for projects of The Pilgrim Press (and its imprints) and of Justice & Local Church Ministries, with primary responsibility on the team to: (1) maintain production calendar for all projects; (2) communicate with vendors, freelancers, and outsourced contractors; (3) maintain sales data, online and warehouse inventory, and royalty information; (4) effectively execute administration of production processes for new titles, reprints, and digital books; (5) serve as in-house designer.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Track all publication projects from development through completion alongside Managing Editor and Production Coordinator, with specific responsibility for production deadlines and affiliated paperwork; Communicate with vendors and freelancers and contractors, and solicit projects bids from potential vendors, freelancers, and contractors; Manage design processes for books of The Pilgrim Press and its imprints, for products by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group, and for other copyrighted resources such as the Book of Worship; Provide in-house design on StillSpeaking Writers’ Group projects as assigned; Process accounting paperwork to support an effective publishing operation: coordinate royalty information and permissions fees with accounting office; track sales goals and project budgets; keep master files in working order by adding new projects and culling old information; Coordinate reprints for titles of The Pilgrim Press and its imprints as needed to maintain warehouse stock; Maintain online inventory and addition of new titles to thepilgrimpress.com; Support the publications ministry with office supply ordering, customer phone calls as needed, and check requests and reimbursements; Other duties as assigned by the Managing Editor.   Position Requirements   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated project management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience with communication through social media and other online platforms. Demonstrated knowledge of and interest to grow in the publishing industry. High degree of computer competence included demonstrated adaptability to new programs. Demonstrated capacities to be a self-starter, able to prioritize work effectively and to perform work with minimum supervision. Strong understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion, and a demonstrated capacity for managerial and human relation skills. Commitment to be a team player who can create and maintain a team environment. Capacity and sensitivity to work in a diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious setting with a commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission. Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of United Church of Christ polity, structure, and mission.   Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid medical, dental, life and pension.   Application Deadline Open Until Filled   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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