Creative Project Coordinator

Overview

Our retail client is looking for a Project Coordinator to provide the Brand Creative team with project coordination services that drive, guide and deliver work that aligns with company-identified goals.

Core Responsibilities:

• Resilient & adaptable: Accepts change, demonstrates an appropriate level of composure and patience under trying circumstances; Occasionally pursues challenging/stretch assignments that build capabilities; gains trust by being open and flexible.
• Demonstrates courage: Offers useful recommendations, raises difficult issues to ensure they are addressed; Ensures that lessons learned are applied to future situations.
• Collaborates: Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners; Cultivates networks across teams/functions within the organization; Credits associates & partners for their contributions; Serves as a connector to information owners if questions arise.
• Communicates effectively: Listens actively; Tailors message to audience though may require some coaching and direction; Facilities open discussion; Understands needs of partners; Proactively shares updates about projects.
• Relates well to others: Is inclusive and respectful; Seeks to find common ground on points of disagreement; Assumes positive intent; Negotiates and achieves solutions with respect.
• Engages & inspires others: Demonstrates a “can-do” spirit, promotes commitment to the company values and direction.
• Innovates: Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; Seeks creative solutions to overcome challenges; Generates new ideas that add value.
• Manages workload: Juggles project priorities, establishes realistic plans and communicates when support is needed; Prioritizes multiple tasks to complete work on time.
• Maximizes productivity: Adheres to defined best practices; Seeks feedback, advice and clarification to ensure quality and value of work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads management of projects and workstream(s)
• Scope and timing negotiation
• Point of contact for working team and managers
• Channel and process expertise
• Responsible for subprocess documentation
• Support training and onboarding
• Support and sometimes drive process improvement conversations
• Support management of projects within campaigns and/or across multiple channels

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Effective communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong partner and collaborator with peers, cross functional teams, and leaders
• Adapts positively to change and works well through ambiguity
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritization
• Build collaborative relationships and support network
• Utilize critical thinking skills to drive efficiencies within role
• Pursue and respond to feedback; coachable