Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Overview

The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to driving dramatic and sustainable improvements in the complex issues facing children’s health. We provide deep expertise in building and managing effective change strategies that align partners and engage participants to achieve better outcomes for children’s health. At the heart of what motivates us is the belief that children and families deserve better systems and supports so that every child achieves their optimal health. Because of this belief, addressing social determinants of health, eliminating health disparities, and achieving equity are central to our mission. We believe that by creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, we will similarly foster greater strength and resilience within and beyond the organization.

Position Overview

NICHQ is currently recruiting an energetic, detail-oriented Project Coordinator to collaborate with multiple team members to support the activities and deliverables of a project.

Summary

Career Level : Entry Level

Status : Full-Time, Non-exempt Employee, US Based Remote

Education : Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field and 1-2 years administrative or project management experience preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Position Responsibilities May Include

• Coordinating project activities including heavy administrative details : note taking, calendar scheduling, follow up, reminders, etc.
• Preparing agendas for and facilitating meetings, as requested, documenting key decisions and supporting follow-up
• Assisting in the development and management of project plans (e.g., schedule, deliverables, project status reports) and tracking deliverables
• Managing coordination of in-person and virtual events, including logistics, preparation of and mailing materials, set-up, technical needs, and day-of coordination
• Supporting development of key project documents, including reports (e.g. project reports, funder reports, board reports) and presentations
• Contributing to project planning and decision making
• Supporting technical assistance (TA) process including, monitoring TA submissions, scheduling TA consultations, follow-up and data entry, etc.
• Serving as liaison with project partners and other key individuals / groups, as requested
• Managing and maintaining online communication and data platform (Coral)
• Supporting the project team and collaborating with Communications department on project promotion and communication
• May provide day to day management of specific deliverables and activities including those of external customers, vendors and / or internal support departments that are contributing to the project
• Providing thorough and timely customer service and maintaining the project general email inbox
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Benefits

NICHQ offers a generous benefits package for employees including competitive compensation; remote work; paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays; insurance including medical, dental, vision, pet, disability and life; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance programs; paid parental leave and professional development benefits.

To Apply

To apply for this employment opportunity, please complete and submit an online application at NICHQ.org.

NICHQ is committed to increasing the representation of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce and to value and embrace their skills, perspectives and experiences for the benefit of our mission. NICHQ is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. NICHQ strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA , or from any other minoritized group.