This a fully onsite role in Downtown Chicago, IL.
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday
Location: fully onsite in Downtown Chicago
Duration: Temp-to-Perm
Compensation: $28 - $30/hr temp | $70,000 upon conversion to permanent
Our client, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, seeks a Project Coordinator to manage a high-volume of projects with their small business development fund team. Prior experience in a nonprofit setting and bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under direction of the Director, the Project Coordinator handles a high volume of projects, administrative tasks, and program management.
• Spend time learning the program rules of the program
• Handle a high volume of active projects (program split as assigned by Director), ranging from 60 – 100+ projects at any given time. This is the most critical function of the PC’s role. Assume ongoing applications in various states, monitor/enforce deadlines, display strong and effective communication to applicants about required documents, careful document review and preparation of correspondence
• Perform site inspections (~1-2x per week) to meet with applicants, discuss projects, and take pictures of project sites
• Prepare voucher packets for the City of Chicago and ensure project files are fully and appropriately completed
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Excellent communication, writing, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Customer centric demeanor, ability to exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism
• 2+ years of project coordination/project management experience preferred
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Patient and constructive in working with applicants and various program stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment focused on providing outstanding customer service, interoffice collaboration, operational efficiency, and programmatic compliance
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
• Project coordination: 2 years (Preferred)
• Nonprofit management: 1 year (Required)
• Project management: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Language:
• Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Chicago, IL 60604 (Required)
Work Location: In person
