Project Coordinator

$71,500 - $89,400/Yr

1199seiu - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Project Coordinator at 1199SEIU Family of Funds plays a crucial role in supporting the Strategy and Innovation (S&I) projects. This position is responsible for managing schedules, handling confidential paperwork, and developing PowerPoint presentations in collaboration with the Director. The Project Coordinator will provide strategic support across various areas within the S&I projects, ensuring that project management activities are executed effectively. This includes assisting in the delegation and direction of assignments to administrative staff within the S&I team, as well as writing correspondence, taking minutes, and developing agendas on behalf of leadership. In addition to these responsibilities, the Project Coordinator will participate in high-level meetings with clients and other departments within the Training and Employment Fund. This role requires a proactive approach to managing multiple tasks and projects, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities. The Project Coordinator will also be expected to perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management, contributing to the overall success of the organization and its mission to support training and employment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and handle confidential paperwork.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations in collaboration with the Director.
• Provide strategic support for all areas within the Strategy and Innovation (S&I) projects.
• Assist in delegation and direction of assignments to S&I administrative staff.
• Write correspondence, take minutes, and develop agendas on behalf of leadership.
• Participate in high-level meetings with clients and other Training and Employment Fund departments.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Healthcare, or other relevant fields, or equivalent years of experience required.
• Minimum four (4) years' experience in administrative and project management required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in a unionized, not-for-profit, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong project management skills and Project Management Certification (CAPM) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under deadline pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a unionized, not-for-profit, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong project management skills and Project Management Certification (CAPM) preferred.