Complete Description:
*local candidates strongly preferred
**all interviews will be in person, no exceptions
***position is located in Chester, VA - 30 minutes south of Richmond
****all candidates must provide a writing sample
The Project Coordinator shall provide day-to-day coordination of project tasks for the VITA division of communications.
Project Coordinator
Years of Experience:
2 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Job Description:
The project coordinator maintains version control and provides administrative support for project management information system. Prior experience of large project administration. Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization and third parties. Experience with similar scale roles and organizations. The project coordinator is task focused. Works under the direction of the director of communications. This person will be responsible for developing a wide variety of internal and external communications to generate a positive perception of VITA. Specific duties will include producing a monthly newsletter and distributing same using Constant Contact; supporting business development and supply chain management efforts; developing a speaker’s bureau and providing related materials, presentations and training; assisting in carrying out CRM communications plan; supporting special events; and providing support to the communications staff to move projects to successful completion.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Communications, public relations and/or marketing experience (government and information technology experience preferred); strong writing skills;
Required
3
Years
ability to research topics and interview subjects to obtain material for articles; ability to understand and interpret complex information;
Required
3
Years
capable of interacting with a wide variety of individuals at various levels; presentation skills;
Required
3
Years
ability to accept communications projects and carry them through to completion with minimal supervision
Required
3
Years
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Required