Project Coordinator: Marketing & Communications

Messiah Lifeways • Mechanicsburg, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Project Coordinator supports the Marketing & Communications Manager and team in coordinating and executing marketing and communications projects across Messiah Lifeways. This position translates project goals and deadlines for the Marketing & Communications team into actionable timelines, tasks, and deliverables; tracks progress; coordinates follow-up; and helps ensure projects move forward accurately and efficiently. The position also supports day-to-day marketing execution, including social media, coordinating/assisting with email and website updates, proofreading and occasional writing, templated design, event-related marketing logistics, and coordination with established vendors. This is an in-person position based on the Messiah Village Campus in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational and coordination skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to accurate, professional, and mission-aligned communications and marketing materials. This position works very closely with the full Marketing & Communications team, offering the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of marketing and communications projects across Messiah Lifeways.

Requirements

• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative self-starter who can anticipate needs, identify potential issues, determine next steps, and work independently while knowing when to seek input.
• Strong project coordination, writing, editing, proofreading, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people across departments and with external vendors and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, website content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, project management systems, and other digital tools.
• Ability to leverage artificial intelligence tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field; or Associate’s degree in a related field with relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, project coordination, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing and communications projects from assignment through completion, including developing timelines, tracking tasks and deadlines, and proactively following up on outstanding items.
• Maintain the department’s project and task management system and help identify potential conflicts, gaps, and overdue work.
• Develop project timelines by working backward from established deadlines and identifying necessary steps, responsible parties, review periods, and due dates.
• Support social media scheduling, email communications, website updates, newsletters, internal communications, and marketing collateral.
• Assist with proofreading, editing, content coordination, and basic updates to templated marketing materials.
• Coordinate event-related marketing logistics, including promotional materials, signage, invitations, registration forms, social media, photography, and other communications needs.
• Coordinate routine website updates and project details with established vendors, including communicating requests, reviewing completed work, and following up as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to keep projects moving and ensure materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with Messiah Lifeways brand and messaging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree