Contract Project Coordinator - Remote/On-site in DC

Gilder Search Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium is seeking a detail-oriented project coordinator to support the Public Policy Institute. The role combines project coordination, business operations, and administrative support across ongoing and special initiatives.

You will help prepare annual work plans and budgets, maintain operational processes, and provide meeting logistics, scheduling, summaries, and action tracking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint is essential, with strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality, professional work products.
• Comfort in a dynamic work environment and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the annual work plan proposal and budget authorization materials
• Create, update, and maintain operational processes and work plans
• Provide meeting support: scheduling, agendas, summaries, and action-item tracking
• Develop and maintain content for internal SharePoint sites
• Provide event management support for both virtual and in-person events
• Prepare PowerPoint slides and talking points for speaking engagements
• Manage calendars, meeting logistics, reimbursements, travel, invoices, and procurement
• Draft memos and other internal documents; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Email & collaboration tools

Job description

The Consortium is seeking a detail-oriented project coordinator to support the Public Policy Institute. The role combines project coordination, business operations, and administrative support across ongoing and special initiatives.

You will help prepare annual work plans and budgets, maintain operational processes, and provide meeting logistics, scheduling, summaries, and action tracking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint is essential, with strong written and verbal communication