Project Coordinator

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

31d•$65,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists with the administration, development, and implementation of policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration or related field
One to three years of office administration experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, or Adobe Creative Suite
Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of business management.
Thorough knowledge of all phases of office management.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coordinating planning and design projects.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
High level of organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Assists departments with coordinating and developing policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities.
Assists departments with assessments and project planning.
Creates a standard project assessment template to include risks, costs, and a synopsis of issues reported.
Serves as a representative for the department at project meetings.
Assists the department in performance management and with identifying operational inefficiencies and ways to implement improvement plans for future evaluation.
Prepares written reports for management and works with departments to gather and convey information and projects results and assessments.
Maintains documentation required for project accountability and project assessment.
Attends community, civic, and/or business organization meetings to represent department programs or initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
4 paid personal days per year.
13 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees'Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
Free Admission to most Chicago museums.