Location: Preferably Florida, Kentucky, or Tennessee but open to Virtual elsewhere
Company: Norse Foundry
Job Type: Initial contract is 20 hours a week and to last 90 days with the potential to be extended

Starting Compensation - $20 an hour or more depending on experience

About Us: Norse Foundry is a leading brand in the Tabletop / Roleplaying game industry, we are dedicated to crafting high-quality products that enhance the gaming experience of our customers. We are seeking a skilled Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to the development and launch of new products, manage crowdfunding campaigns, and support our events. 
 
Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development & Crowdfunding:
• Lead the development of tabletop and roleplaying game products from concept to launch, ensuring they align with Norse Foundry’s brand and values.
• Conduct cost analysis, pricing, and logistics planning for products intended for crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, Backerkit, Gamefound and others.
• Manage and execute successful crowdfunding campaigns, including creating campaign strategies, overseeing timelines, and analyzing performance metrics.
2. Event & Convention Support:
• Work closely with the events team to plan, organize, and execute events and conventions throughout the year that showcase Norse Foundry products.
• Help with our charity efforts doing events and products that raise money for our official charities such as Extra Life and others. 
3. Research & Market Expansion:
• Research and identify new product categories within the tabletop and roleplaying game industry that present growth opportunities for the company.
• Develop strategies to enter new markets, working closely with the product development and marketing teams.
4. Brand Alignment & Quality Control:
• Ensure that all products, packaging, and event materials meet Norse Foundry’s high standards for quality and ethical responsibility.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Norse Foundry’s branding and core values, ensuring they are reflected in all operational activities.
5. Additional Company Support - Our industry is a constantly in flux and these duties represent our needs at present, but they will continue to develop and change over time and the perfect candidate will be self-motivated to tackle these new challenges

• Proven experience in product development, operations management, and crowdfunding within the gaming industry or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis, pricing strategies, and logistics.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organization and time management skills. 
• Strong understanding of branding principles and ethical business practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Self-Starter – Can be given a task and complete tasks without needing to be micromanaged and able to work virtually without needing direction from manager.
• Ability to plan and schedule product releases over a year out.
• Conventions and Shows will require physical requirements like travel, standing on feet, lifting heavy objects.

• Work with a creative and passionate team dedicated to enhancing the tabletop and roleplaying game experience.
• Be a key player in launching innovative products that resonate with Norse Foundry’s values and mission.
• Engage in exciting events and conventions that showcase our products to a growing community of gamers.
• Competitive salary, benefits and health stipend.