What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator - US Consulting - Tourism Economics position at Oxford Economics?
Department: Tourism Economics US
Location: Philadelphia, US
Description
Tourism Economics is a subsidiary of Oxford Economics dedicated to analytical consulting in the tourism sector. We are seeking a high-caliber Project Coordinator to join our team, based in our Wayne or Philadelphia, PA (USA) office.
Our clients include destination marketing organizations at the city, state, and national levels; leading industry trade associations; and major corporate owners, operators, and brands in the travel sector. We have a longstanding relationship with many of our clients, typically through subscription-based services or recurring studies. We serve a global client base from our offices in the US and UK
Examples Of Our Work Include
This individual must have strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as superior interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships. This position reports to the Head of Destination Studies and works closely with Director-level staff across our consulting practice. The role will include daily interaction with a talented team, including young economic consultants and data visualization specialists, and experienced team leaders. An individual with strong interpersonal and organization skills will be a great addition to the growing practice.
Attention to detail is critical and applicants should take pride in producing accurate work on a timely basis in collaboration with colleagues. This position offers strong opportunities for skill development and personal growth as part of a small, highly capable, and growing team.
Key Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Project Coordinator role include:
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Philadelphia, US
Description
Tourism Economics is a subsidiary of Oxford Economics dedicated to analytical consulting in the tourism sector. We are seeking a high-caliber Project Coordinator to join our team, based in our Wayne or Philadelphia, PA (USA) office.
Our clients include destination marketing organizations at the city, state, and national levels; leading industry trade associations; and major corporate owners, operators, and brands in the travel sector. We have a longstanding relationship with many of our clients, typically through subscription-based services or recurring studies. We serve a global client base from our offices in the US and UK
Examples Of Our Work Include
- tracking, modeling, and forecasting travel sector performance
- quantifying the economic impact of visitors, events, and destination marketing, and,
- conducting policy and market analysis, and bespoke research.
This individual must have strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as superior interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships. This position reports to the Head of Destination Studies and works closely with Director-level staff across our consulting practice. The role will include daily interaction with a talented team, including young economic consultants and data visualization specialists, and experienced team leaders. An individual with strong interpersonal and organization skills will be a great addition to the growing practice.
Attention to detail is critical and applicants should take pride in producing accurate work on a timely basis in collaboration with colleagues. This position offers strong opportunities for skill development and personal growth as part of a small, highly capable, and growing team.
Key Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Project Coordinator role include:
- Support US consulting teams with organization of both new and ongoing projects and tasks
- Manage Wrike (project management software)
- Assign and monitor resources effectively to enhance project efficiency and maximize deliverables output
- Ensure all aspects of a project are organized and in accordance with timeline and deliverables requirements
- Update and maintain qualifications and links within proposals
- Develop a practical understanding of the clients' needs and usage of research and data sources
- Develop and maintain project performance database that tracks overall progress and achievement of milestones
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients
- Other related duties as needed
- Bachelor or Master's degree in relevant field
- Proven success with working both independently and in teams within a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Excel, Tableau, Salesforce, and Wrike
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization, and multi-tasking skills.
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
