Production Manager

Freedom needs fuel. Direct Response is how we power the fight.

Young Americans for Liberty is building the most effective grassroots liberty movement in the country. That takes more than bold ideas. It takes disciplined execution and consistent growth.

Direct Response fundraising is one of the engines that powers our mission. And we’re hiring a Direct Response Production Manager to help us scale it.

This role exists for one reason: to make sure our Direct Mail fundraising machine runs smoothly, on time, and at a level that allows YAL and liberty to win.

If you’re the kind of person who thrives on operational excellence, knows Direct Mail inside and out, and loves turning a strategy into results, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will “keep the trains on time” across our direct response program—especially Direct Mail—by owning production workflows, managing donor data systems, coordinating vendors, and making sure mail and outreach go out clean, compliant, and on schedule.

You’ll work closely with our Director of Growth Marketing, who owns strategy and creative production. You’ll take that vision and bring it to life in the real world in front of the right donors, at the right time, without breakdowns.

This position reports directly to YAL’s Vice President of Development.
📍 Location: Remote (minimal travel)

What you'll do

Drive Direct Mail production from strategy to doorstep

• Move Direct Mail from creative concept into production
• Manage multiple vendors, timelines, and pricing
• Keep mail compliant with USPS requirements
• Protect schedules and production deadlines without excuses

Own donor list strategy execution (not “theory”)

• Maintain clean, accurate Direct Mail Blue Books
• Review list performance and choose lists based on results—not vibes
• Strengthen targeting to grow the Direct Mail donor base

Execute omnichannel outreach that strengthens donor engagement

• Coordinate multiple channels of outreach around the Direct Mail calendar
• Build execution plans, run the campaigns, and track results
• Help build a consistent donor experience

Take radical ownership of onboarding + thank you flows

• Keep donor onboarding functional and aligned with best practices
• Ensure thank-you processes are live and operating
• Track key metrics like second-gift retention and improve outcomes over time

What Success Looks Like

• Direct Mail production scales smoothly and stays on schedule
• Vendor management, timelines, and compliance remain under control
• Donor data is clean, organized, and usable for smart targeting decisions
• List performance is tracked and applied to improve results over time
• Onboarding + thank you systems run consistently

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Direct Mail experience and understanding of production realities
• Highly organized with strong project tracking skills
• Able to manage multiple workflows and deadlines
• Strong ability to manage donor data in tools like HubSpot and Google Sheets
• Understanding of the “rules of direct mail,” including USPS format/compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external vendor relationships with clarity and professionalism
• Think in outcomes, timelines, and execution, not just ideas
• Take ownership and finish what you start

Compensation & Benefits

YAL offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience. 

Benefits include:

• Health coverage (including dental and vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible plans
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit:

• Cover letter (salary expectations optional)
• Resume