Project Coordinator - Playcraft

PlayCore; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Playcraft Systems in Grants Pass, Oregon, seeks a Design Project Coordinator to support communication, project coordination, and technical design within our Design Studio. The role connects nationwide distributors with our internal design team to move projects from concept to final design output.

Ideal candidates have foundational AutoCAD experience and are eager to develop expertise in playground design, safety standards, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Foundational AutoCAD experience required or pursued, capable of basic site plan work.
• Ability to interpret project goals, site information, and customer needs with accuracy.
• Willingness to learn Playcraft processes, ADA guidelines, and design coordination practices.

Responsibilities

• Support communication with distributors to clarify project goals, timelines, and site information.
• Use AutoCAD to place pre-designed playground models into site plans and layout documents.
• Assist with applying ADA elements, templates, and design details in site layouts.
• Collaborate with Design Studio team to improve workflow and distributor collaboration.
• Support incorporation of Playcraft and partner products into playground concepts and layouts.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizing

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Professionalism

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Playcraft Systems is seeking a Design Project Coordinator to support communication, project coordination, and technical design efforts within our Design Studio. This role serves as a key connection point between our nationwide distributors and our internal design team, helping ensure projects move efficiently from concept through final design output.

This position is ideal for someone with foundational AutoCAD experience who is interested in developing specialized expertise within Playcraft Systems’ unique design, compliance, and distributor support environment. The successful candidate will receive training in Playcraft processes, playground safety standards, and design coordination practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Intake and Distributor Coordination: Support communication with distributors to clarify project goals, timelines, site information, and customer needs. Assist with gathering project details and maintaining accurate project documentation throughout the design process.
• AutoCAD Site Plan Support: Use AutoCAD to place and organize pre-designed playground models into professional site plans and layout documents. Assist with applying ADA-related elements, templates, and standardized design details. This role focuses on site layout and document preparation rather than creating or modeling components directly in AutoCAD.
• Compliance & Design Support: Learn and apply industry-specific guidelines related to ADA accessibility, playground safety standards, and internal design requirements. Assist with reviewing projects for completeness and accuracy.
• Team Collaboration: Partner closely with the Design Studio team to support workflow coordination, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. Encourage positive collaboration between distributors and internal designers.
• Product Integration: Support the incorporation of Playcraft and partner products, including shade, surfacing, and site amenities, into overall playground concepts and layouts.

Competencies (check all that apply)

• Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail