Summary and Objective

As the Project Coordinator, you will be expected to plan, monitor, implement, and close multiple projects within timeline and budget.

Your Primary Functions

• Provide coordination to projects including, but not limited to, project planning and implementation, and delegation with project tasks and data upkeep.  
• Prepare, maintain, and file internal and external project documentation, project plans, and communications.
• Organize and participate in cross-departmental stakeholder interviews, deliverable lead meetings around projects and team coordination of tasks.
• Communicate and collaborate with program leads and Senior Project Manager to provide and maintain information required to complete project.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of AFA programs.
• Participate in other duties to assist in the management and general business operations of the organization as needed. 

Competencies

·       Commitment to the AFA’s mission and lived behaviors.

·       Proactive attitude, enthusiasm and highly motivated

·       Organizational and project management skills to carry out projects from initiation to conclusion

·       Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, detail oriented problem-solving
• Ability to work with a broad demographic of ages, professions, and educational levels
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines with direction from various team members

Required Education and Experience

·                 Bachelor’s degree or a combination of college-level course work and training.

·                 0-1 years of experience in project management, operations and/or event coordination.

·                 Strong working knowledge and experience in office programs such as word processing and data management programs, including spreadsheet reports and graphics.

·                Above average oral and written communication skills, including proof reading abilities and abilities to communicate with external stakeholders.

Preferred Education and Experience

·                 Experience with project management programs such as Microsoft Project is a plus.

·                 Strong analytical skills necessary for organizing files and materials, managing correspondence, etc.

 Supervisory Responsibility

You will have no direct or indirect supervision of other internal staff but may facilitate the schedules and tasks of staff and volunteers to the organization.

Work Environment

You will operate primarily in a professional office environment. If remote, you will work primarily from a home office.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, and subject to request for reasonable accommodations, you will be required to constantly operate a computer, and other office machinery as needed. You are expected to remain in a stationary position most of the day and to exchange information with internal and external constituents regularly. Occasionally, the employee may need to move or position equipment or supplies weighing up to 5 pounds.  

The ability to transport personal belongings and organizational promotional materials for travel, with reasonable accommodation, is necessary.

Position Type/Regular Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and regular hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will be expected to work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel is expected to staff AFA events throughout the year and on weekends. Travel is estimated at 10% or less.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Agriculture Future of America (AFA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

AFA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AFA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

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