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Project Coordinator

Description: Project Coordinators play an important role in LCG teams, ensuring that contracted work happens on schedule, project deliverables are tailored to client needs, and the team stays informed. Project Coordinators ensure the team has access to documents, information, templates, and other tools necessary to complete a project and help maintain a welcoming environment for our clients.

 

Duties:

Project Coordinators are independent contractors responsible for managing logistical aspects of client projects, including coordinating meetings, supporting facilitated events, and updating documents. Additionally, Coordinators support the development of client deliverables, such as customized toolkits, assessments, and reports. Specific duties will depend on the needs of the contract and the composition of the project team and may include the following:

  • Prepare client onboarding materials and close-out materials, including updating LCG proprietary materials.

  • Support the planning of client meetings and events such as retreats, large-scale workshops, program events, and large group meetings.

  • Schedule and manage client meetings for contracted projects, including onboarding, check-in, and close-out meetings.

  • Manage logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, including meeting set up, preparing materials, ordering catering, and securing meeting space.

  • Conduct research relevant to the contracted project, including but not limited to researching clients, policies, case studies, and potential partners

  • Take meeting minutes to record decisions, participation, and other important information.

  • Prepare assessment materials, including client surveys and custom assessments.

 

Qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of work experience. Experience in consulting not required; experience in nonprofit or social sector work preferred.

  • Demonstrates an interest in and willingness to learn about social impact consulting.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of social impact challenges such as systemic racism, impact measurement, resource allocation, policy, and access to social services.

  • Demonstrates an appreciation for LCG core values, including social equity, building more inclusive communities, and improving access to essential quality of life resources.

  • Strong project management skills such as communication, budgeting, scheduling, and time management.

  • Able to perform basic research tasks, including reviewing documents, internet research, and conducting interviews. Must be able to read, understand, interpret, and present on background research.

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Fluency in other languages a plus, particularly Spanish, Polish, or Arabic.

  • Strong writing and notetaking skills.

  • Willing to be trained in and understands the value of LCG Client Engagement Skills, including empathy, active listening, and strategic thinking.

  • Familiar with virtual platforms such as Zoom and PowerPoint.

  • Familiar with Google Workspace programs such as Google Sheets, Forms, and shared folders.

  • Familiar with MS 365 programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word.

  • Consistent access to the internet and a personal computer.

  • Ability to work in a team or autonomously as necessary.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Available to work occasional hours during normal business hours (9am - 5pm CST, M-F).

Location: Chicagoland area preferred. Open to remote.

Compensation: $30-$75 per hour. Average work schedule is 10 - 15 hrs/week.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis.