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Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing - Volunteer Leadership Role
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Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing
(Publishing & Product Division Head)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Executive Leadership | Volunteer
We’re Building — And It Has to Be Real
The Donovan’s Venom is expanding.
Not just programs.
Not just ideas.
Products.
Books.
Curriculum.
Educational tools.
Experiences people can hold, use, and learn from.
We are seeking a Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing to lead the creation, production, and distribution of everything we put into the world.
Because impact isn’t just what we say.
It’s what we build — and how far it reaches.
The Role
This is the leader responsible for turning vision into tangible educational products at scale.
From concept → creation → production → distribution — you own the full lifecycle.
You are not just managing content.
You are building a product ecosystem.
This role operates at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring our products are:
- High quality
- Scalable
- Aligned with our mission
- Designed for real-world use
What You’ll Own
Product Strategy & Portfolio Development
- Define and lead the educational product portfolio:
- Books, workbooks, curriculum
- Educational tools and games
- Branded materials and 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
- Organizational mission
- Coordinate writers, designers, and subject matter experts
Manufacturing & Vendor Strategy
- Build and manage relationships with:
- Printers
- Production vendors
- Suppliers
- Ensure:
- Quality production
- Cost efficiency
- Reliable timelines
Inventory & Fulfillment Systems
- Design systems for:
- Product tracking
- Inventory management
- Distribution readiness
- Build scalable fulfillment processes for programs and partners
Distribution & Channel Development
- Develop distribution pipelines:
- Schools and education partners
- Retail and wholesale channels
- Online platforms
- Expand reach and product adoption
Ecosystem Integration
- Align products with:
- Educational programs
- Media and interactive experiences
- 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
- Distribution
- Ensure delivery against milestones
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track:
- Product usage
- Distribution reach
- Production efficiency
- Improve systems, quality, and scalability
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
- Thinks in products, systems, and scale
- Can turn ideas into real, usable outputs
- Understands both creation and operations
- Can build processes where none exist
- Leads with ownership, structure, and execution
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years in product development, publishing, manufacturing, or operations
- Experience managing products from concept → distribution
- Strong understanding of:
- Product strategy
- Supply chain / production
- 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
- 15–25+ hours per week
- Executive-level engagement
- Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
- 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
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are actively building — and producing.
To ensure alignment:
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to build and execute immediately
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer executive leadership role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute in real time.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
