Project Coordinator, Literacy Content – Contractor

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day tasks and deliverables for print and/or digital projects of various sizes.
• Understand workflows and dependencies of project components, and know the roles and responsibilities of the cross-functional teams involved.
• Ensure project schedules are current and track progress of deliverables against key milestones.
• Facilitate file handoffs to internal and external partners.
• Assist the project management team with documenting risks, issues, decisions, and change management.
• Attend relevant status meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Review vendor estimates and invoices against the work completed.
• Make recommendations for process improvements where appropriate.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a project coordination or similar role with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple competing projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working on projects in the educational publishing industry.
• Ability to confidently communicate with stakeholders at varying levels of an organization.
• Keen interest in a career in project management.
• Spanish language fluency is a bonus but not required.

Benefits