Project Coordinator (Remote)

Yogananda; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Project Coordinator to join their Philanthropic Planning Department. This full-time, remote position offers the opportunity to manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proven track record in project coordination, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. You'll engage with leaders, influence decision-making, and provide regular updates on project progress. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation while enjoying a robust benefits package and competitive pay.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holiday Time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage various project work streams to meet objectives.
• Provide regular status updates and ensure accountability for deliverables.

Skills

Project Coordination

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Agile Project Management Certification

Tools

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Philanthropic Planning Department is seeking a qualified candidate, who can effectively coordinate multiple work streams, provide regular status reports, and ensure accountability for deliverables.

The position is remote. Preference will be given to candidates residing within California, Texas, Arizona, or Colorado.

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST. Nevertheless, you must be able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work streams: Plan, manage and coordinate various project work streams to ensure alignment with overall project objectives. This includes developing comprehensive project plans in suitable PM platforms, scheduling workflows, assigning tasks, and monitoring individual and project level progress.
• Manage Project Logistics: Oversee and coordinate the logistical aspects of projects, including scheduling meetings, organizing resources and arranging travel. Ensure smooth communication between stakeholders by handling day-to-day operational details and resolving scheduling conflicts or resource constraints.
• Influence and Drive Alignment: Understand broad competing priorities and use a collaborative and innovative approach to achieve objectives.
• Engage with leaders: Provide clear calls-to-action and required decisions to mitigate delays. Recommend solutions and impacts.
• Status reporting: Regularly update all stakeholders on project progress, present detailed status reports that highlight projects' current state, potential risks, and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Accountability for deliverables: Ensure all team members are clear on their accountability for their tasks. Track deliverable progress, address issues promptly, and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Assign various responsibilities as required.
• Other position-related tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Project Coordinator.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Project Management certifications or experience a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of project management methodologies and tools such as Asana, Jira, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Thrives in fast-paced start-up like environments with minimal direction.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effectively manages multiple, concurrent projects with competing deadlines and diverse stakeholders, including senior management.
• Demonstrates patience and resilience in complex decision-making processes.
• Builds strong relationships and influences decision-making to support organizational goals.
• Knowledge of and commitment to SRF’s mission and core values preferred.
• Required travel: 0 – 20%.

The selected individual must satisfactorily complete our background investigation and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

We offer a robust benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

Pay range: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on skills, experience and education.