Junior Project Coordinator

Institute of Project Management; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management organization in Missouri seeks a Project Coordinator to assist in developing project plans, coordinating activities, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 0–2 years of related experience. Strong organizational, communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office are required. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

Professional training and certifications support

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination or administrative/project support role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, schedules, and task lists.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and follow up with team members.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Organization and time-management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field

Tools

Trello

Asana

Jira

Monday.com

Job description

Reports To: Project Manager / Senior Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, schedules, and task lists.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and follow up with team members on task progress.
• Maintain and update project documentation, reports, and tracking sheets.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Act as a central point of contact for project-related communication.
• Schedule and organize project meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, HR, Sales, etc.) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks and support mitigation planning.
• Help allocate resources and monitor resource utilization.
• Track project expenses and assist in budget monitoring where required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, logs, issue trackers, and change requests.
• Support in preparing client presentations and project summaries.

About You

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination or administrative/project support role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools (Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience working with PM tools or CRM systems.
• Certification or training such as CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or any project coordination course (optional).
• Problem-solving attitude
• Critical thinking
• Team collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Professional communication
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Professional training and certifications support
• Friendly and collaborative work environment