Project Coordinator

PLUS Communications; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Peak Insights, a PLUS Communications company, seeks a highly organized Project Coordinator to support the public opinion research team. You will work closely with Project Managers to assist in the day-to-day execution of research projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of reports and data.

The role involves preparing research deliverables, data checks, background research, and supporting project operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-3 years of administrative, coordination, or project support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with daily management and execution of research projects.
• Support preparation of client deliverables with Project Managers.
• Create and format client-ready reports and presentations.
• Conduct data proofing and quality checks for accuracy across reports and deliverables.
• Review cross-tabulated data tables and other outputs.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations to visually present survey findings.
• Create data tables and assist with data visualization.
• Conduct secondary research including voter file/history analysis.
• Compile and organize research findings for internal use.
• Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Data visualization

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Peak Insights, a PLUS Communications company, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our public opinion research team. This role works closely with Project Managers to assist in the day-to-day execution of research projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of reports and data.

The Project Coordinator plays a critical role in preparing research deliverables, checking data accuracy, conducting background research, and supporting project operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in public opinion research, politics, policy, or data analysis who enjoys working with data and communicating insights clearly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the daily management and execution of research projects
• Support the preparation of client deliverables in collaboration with Project Managers
• Create and format client-ready reports and presentations
• Conduct data proofing and quality checks to ensure accuracy across reports and deliverables
• Review and proof cross-tabulated data tables and other research outputs
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations that outline and visually present survey findings
• Create data tables and assist with data visualization and graphing of research results
• Conduct secondary research, including voter file and voter history analysis, candidate research, district demographic analysis, background research relevant to research projects
• Compile and organize research findings for internal use
• Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years of administrative, coordination, or project support experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with PowerPoint
• Strong research skills, including the ability to identify relevant data sources, gather needed information, and summarize findings clearly and concisely for internal teams and project managers
• Excellent proofreading and quality control skills
• Ability to interpret and present data clearly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
• We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses.
• In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.