Project Coordinator - Economic Mobility (Part Time)

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free/covered parking

Flexible hours

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator – Economic Mobility for a part-time role in the Greenway Plaza area of Houston. Approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility based on meetings, events and project needs.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in project coordination or nonprofit administration, strong communication, and proficiency in creating professional materials and presentations. In-person interviews are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, program support, nonprofit administration, or civic engagement.
• Strong written communication with experience creating meeting agendas, minutes, executive summaries, and professional correspondence.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to create polished presentations, reports, and handouts (templates, slide decks, printed handouts).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholder groups, community partners, and organizational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for committee meetings, working sessions, workshops, and events.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and action item tracking.
• Manage communications and scheduling across multiple stakeholder groups and partner organizations.

Job description

Project Coordinator – Economic Mobility (Part Time)

Location: Greenway Plaza area (Houston)

Parking: Free/covered

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility based on meetings, events, and project needs

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: Approximately 5 months

Interviews: In-person

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Strong project management and coordination abilities
• Excellent communicator with professional presentation skills
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience supporting committees, coalitions, nonprofit organizations, or community initiatives is highly preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Meeting & Project Coordination
  • Coordinate logistics and scheduling for committee meetings, working sessions, workshops, and events
  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and action item tracking
  • Manage communications and scheduling across multiple stakeholder groups and partner organizations
• Communications & Presentation Materials
  • Develop and maintain professional presentations, handouts, reports, and meeting materials
  • Support website updates, newsletters, and social media content
  • Ensure consistency in branding and communication materials (templates, slide decks, printed handouts)
• Documentation & Administrative Support
  • Maintain organized project files, records, and collaboration platforms
  • Track milestones, deliverables, committee activities, and key decisions
  • Prepare onboarding materials and documentation for new stakeholders and partners
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain stakeholder databases and distribution lists
  • Draft communications and provide follow-up support for partners and committee members
  • Assist with relationship management and ongoing stakeholder outreach
• Event Coordination
  • Support planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and community events
  • Manage invitations, RSVPs, attendance tracking, and event logistics
  • Provide day-of event support, including coordination, note‑taking, and attendee management
• Grant & Funding Support
  • Assist with grant proposal coordination and supporting documentation
  • Conduct research for funding opportunities and project initiatives
  • Track funding submissions, reporting deadlines, and fundraising activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, program support, nonprofit administration, civic engagement, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills with experience creating: Meeting agendas Meeting minutes Executive summaries Professional correspondence
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including: Word PowerPoint Excel
• Ability to create polished presentations, reports, and handouts (templates, slide decks, printed handouts)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholder groups, community partners, and organizational leaders

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