Project Coordinator

GQRR • Washington, DC

11d • $52,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GQR is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Project Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you will work to support the team through executive-level management, project management, and a focus on operations. If you care about elections and are looking for a way to support a team while growing your own skills, please apply!
In this role, you will directly support two of our Partners through scheduling, project management, and providing support within the Admin/Ops Team.
The ideal candidate is politically engaged – someone who is not just interested in current events and modern politics, but who can utilize that interest as part of their professional toolkit to understand how news events and political issues of interest relate to our work. You will be working in a fast-paced environment where assigned tasks will include planning and overseeing projects, coordination across teams to execute projects, assisting in the preparation of reports, and developing systems for
efficiency
We will look to you to serve as air traffic control for the team – to use your exceptional communication skills and confidence to coordinate between the team, and those we work with outside of the team.
As a Project Coordinator at GQR, you will receive mentorship and training to help you grow your skills and network for personal and professional development. We will look to you to be a team player, offering ideas and demonstrating to our team your willingness to pitch in and help your colleagues and team succeed.
GQR is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Sense of urgency is a must.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and keen sense of discretion.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Adaptability to changing situations and needs, both internal and external.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (including, but not limited to, political science, public policy, international relations, statistics, math, business).
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a professional services office preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of campaign structures and processes a plus.
• Understanding of other political structures a plus.

Responsibilities

• planning and overseeing projects
• coordination across teams to execute projects
• assisting in the preparation of reports
• developing systems for efficiency
• scheduling
• project management
• providing support within the Admin/Ops Team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, percent of premium costs covered by GQR
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, 100% of premium costs covered by GQR
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level