Project Coordinator: Marketing & Communications

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways seeks a Marketing & Communications Project Coordinator to translate goals into actionable timelines, track progress, and ensure timely delivery. You’ll support day-to-day marketing execution, assist with proofreading, writing, templated design, and coordinate event logistics with vendors.

The role is in-person at Messiah Village Campus in Mechanicsburg, PA, requiring strong organization, initiative, and collaboration with the team to maintain brand-aligned communications and

Qualifications

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative self-starter who can work independently.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMS, email marketing, and social media tools.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing and communications projects from assignment to completion with timelines.
• Maintain the department’s project management system and track progress.
• Develop timelines, identify steps, and assign responsibilities.
• Support social media scheduling, email campaigns, and website updates.
• Assist with proofreading, writing, editing, and templated materials.
• Coordinate event-marketing logistics and vendor communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Project coordination

Written communication

Editing & proofreading

Social media

Email marketing

Website management

Project management systems

MS Office

Content coordination

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Website CMS

Email marketing platforms

Social media platforms

Project management systems

AI tools

Job description

The Marketing & Communications Project Coordinator supports the Marketing & Communications Manager and team in coordinating and executing marketing and communications projects across Messiah Lifeways. This position translates project goals and deadlines for the Marketing & Communications team into actionable timelines, tasks, and deliverables; tracks progress; coordinates follow-up; and helps ensure projects move forward accurately and efficiently.

The position also supports day-to-day marketing execution, including social media, coordinating/assisting with email and website updates, proofreading and occasional writing, templated design, event-related marketing logistics, and coordination with established vendors.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate marketing and communications projects from assignment through completion, including developing timelines, tracking tasks and deadlines, and proactively following up on outstanding items.
• Maintain the department’s project and task management system and help identify potential conflicts, gaps, and overdue work.
• Develop project timelines by working backward from established deadlines and identifying necessary steps, responsible parties, review periods, and due dates.
• Support social media scheduling, email communications, website updates, newsletters, internal communications, and marketing collateral.
• Assist with proofreading, editing, content coordination, and basic updates to templated marketing materials.
• Coordinate event-related marketing logistics, including promotional materials, signage, invitations, registration forms, social media, photography, and other communications needs.
• Coordinate routine website updates and project details with established vendors, including communicating requests, reviewing completed work, and following up as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to keep projects moving and ensure materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with Messiah Lifeways brand and messaging.

About The Role

This is an in-person position based on the Messiah Village Campus in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational and coordination skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to accurate, professional, and mission-aligned communications and marketing materials.

This position works very closely with the full Marketing & Communications team, offering the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of marketing and communications projects across Messiah Lifeways.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative self-starter who can anticipate needs, identify potential issues, determine next steps, and work independently while knowing when to seek input.
• Strong project coordination, writing, editing, proofreading, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people across departments and with external vendors and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, website content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, project management systems, and other digital tools.
• Ability to leverage artificial intelligence tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field; or Associate’s degree in a related field with relevant professional experience.
• Two to three years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, project coordination, or a related field preferred.