Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing

About Us

The Donovan’s Venom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education. We are committed to ensuring that individuals of all financial backgrounds have access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and artistic expression.

Through education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, we strive to inspire and uplift communities while expanding access to transformative creative experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Educational Products & Manufacturing to lead the development, production, and distribution of educational tools, learning materials, and physical products that support our mission.

This volunteer leadership role focuses on overseeing product design, curriculum-aligned materials, sourcing, manufacturing partnerships, and quality control to ensure that all educational products are accessible, affordable, and aligned with our artistic and educational standards. You will collaborate closely with curriculum developers, designers, operations teams, and leadership to bring impactful educational products from concept to production.

Commitment: 15–20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of educational product development initiatives.
• Oversee design and development of curriculum-based materials, learning kits, merchandise, and educational tools.
• Research and establish relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Develop scalable production workflows and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure products meet affordability, accessibility, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with curriculum and creative teams to align products with educational goals and artistic vision.
• Manage production timelines, cost planning, and logistics coordination.
• Maintain documentation for product specifications, vendor agreements, and manufacturing processes.
• Optimize manufacturing strategies to balance cost efficiency with quality and impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in product development, manufacturing, supply chain management, or educational product design.
• Knowledge of sourcing, vendor management, and production workflows.
• Experience working with physical product manufacturing or educational materials is preferred.
• Strong strategic planning and operational management skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working within a remote, volunteer-based leadership team.
• Passion for arts, music education, accessibility, and mission-driven innovation.

What You’ll Gain

• Executive-level experience leading educational product strategy and manufacturing operations.
• Opportunity to develop tangible products that directly impact learners and communities.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across curriculum, design, and operations.
• Hands-on experience in mission-driven product development and scalable manufacturing systems.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to expanding access to arts and music education.