Communications Project Coordinator

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

4d•$44,766 - $71,706•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Project Coordinator provides essential support in planning, scheduling, and executing marketing and communications projects across the MarComms team. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role helps manage project workflows, documentation, and internal communications to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively. This position plays a key role in coordinating day-to-day project activities, supporting team collaboration, and enhancing internal communications, events, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
2–3 years of project coordination experience, preferably in a marketing or communications environment

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience preparing presentations and managing documentation
Familiarity with project management tools and software
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support marketing and communications projects from planning through execution
Maintain project schedules, track progress, and support project management tool implementation
Organize and manage project documentation, presentations, and internal newsletters
Support and manage the summer internship program, collaborating with campus partners
Serve as a key resource for team members by providing processes, protocols, and documentation
Assist the Director of Operations in coordinating team initiatives and fostering collaboration
Support vendor relationships and ensure stakeholder communication and deliverables are met
Contribute to internal communications and stakeholder engagement efforts
Provide operational and administrative support, including training on tools and systems
Maintain organized records and documentation for team projects and initiatives