Creative Projects Coordinator — Junior Project Manager

Thompson/Center Arms; Maryville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from initial request through production and completion.

This in-office role emphasizes execution, organization, and clear communication, helping keep projects on schedule and teams aligned while developing project management skills under a Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of project coordination, marketing, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively.
• Basic understanding of project management practices preferred.
• Knowledge of firearms operation and safety preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in creating and maintaining schedules for marketing projects.
• Track project timelines, updates, and status in project management tool.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and potential conflicts to stakeholders in alignment with Senior PM guidance.
• Support prioritization and resource coordination as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are understood.
• Maintain organized documentation for projects and workflows.
• Generate basic reports on project status and work in progress.
• Identify and escalate risks, delays, or issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Support adherence to internal proofing and quality control procedures.
• Review files for completeness and accuracy under direction.
• Maintain product and project data (e.g., SKUs, specs) in internal systems.
• Provide logistical support for content production when needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Cross-functional coordination

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from initial request through production and completion.

This in-office role emphasizes execution, organization, and clear communication, helping keep projects on schedule and teams aligned while developing project management skills under a Senior Project Manager.