[Remote] Project Manager, YLG 4 Communications

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network is seeking a Project Manager for YLG 4 Communications, responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing communication workflows for the Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering. The role involves managing communication outputs, ensuring clarity and consistency, and collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver materials aligned with the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track all YLG 4-related communication department projects from intake to delivery
• Ensure timelines are clear, realistic, and consistently met across internal and external contributors
• Maintain visibility of priorities, dependencies, and milestones leading up to and during the gathering
• Establish and manage clear workflows for internal communications, external communications, and content production
• Ensure all contributors understand requirements, timelines, and approval processes
• Support efficient movement of deliverables from concept through production and distribution
• Ensure consistency in messaging, timing, and delivery across all communication channels
• Support the integration of communication department plans into the broader YLG 4 project timeline
• Oversee the planning, production, and delivery of all printed materials for YLG 4 (eg. participant materials, signage)
• Coordinate timelines, specifications, and approvals for print deliverables
• Ensure quality control and alignment with Lausanne brand and editorial standards
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including designers, printers, translators, and other service providers related to YLG 4
• Oversee onboarding, briefs, timelines, and delivery expectations
• Ensure timely and high-quality execution of outsourced work
• Track all communication assets, including written content, design files, and print materials
• Maintain organised systems for storage, naming, and accessibility of assets
• Ensure version control and clarity across teams
• Conduct quality checks to ensure materials align with Lausanne’s brand, tone, and editorial guidelines
• Identify inconsistencies or gaps and facilitate timely resolution
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements
• Help implement tools, templates, and documentation to strengthen team effectiveness
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and timelines
• Ensure key stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout all phases of the project

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Project Management, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in communications tools and platforms, including project management systems and analytics software; familiarity with content management systems (Wordpress, MailChimp, etc.) is a plus
• Able to manage and work efficiently within multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, high initiative, reliability, self-motivation, self-management, and strong alignment with the organization's mission and values
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, ideally in a communications, event or creative environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain strong follow-through
• Alignment with the Lausanne Movement's mission and values
• Follower of Jesus Christ
• Affirmation of The Lausanne Covenant (www.lausanne.org/covenant)
• Ability to interact sensitivity with people from diverse Christian theological perspectives within the global Body of Christ, under the common commitment of The Lausanne Covenant
• Embraces the spirit of Lausanne described as a spirit of humility, friendship, study, prayer, partnership, and hope

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