Project Specialist

Project for Pride in Living•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$54,000 - $57,000

About The Position

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. The Project for Pride in Living (PPL) PEX Project Specialist serves as a central driver of execution across the Philanthropy & External Affairs (PEX) team. This role blends project management, advancement operations, and event leadership, to ensure priorities move forward efficiently and on time. This role plays a critical part in supporting PEX senior leadership and advancing key initiatives, including donor engagement efforts, events, campaigns, and strategic efforts such as the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit (SHTC) program.

Requirements

Attention to detail and execution excellence
Proactive communication and follow-through
Proven track record of managing projects and/or events from planning through execution
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Experience coordinating across teams and influencing without direct authority
Experience with budget tracking, logistics, or operational coordination preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) strongly preferred
3–5 years of experience in project management, nonprofit operations, fundraising, events, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Advancement Operations Support (50%) Support execution of donor-related processes, communications, and engagement efforts across the advancement team
Serve as a lead coordinator for key initiatives such as the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit (SHTC) program, including tracking timelines, submissions, donor communications, and internal coordination
Provide operational and coordination support for donor events, working in partnership with the Donor Engagement Manager
Event Leadership & Execution (30%) Lead planning and execution of PEX events including grand openings, groundbreakings, volunteer appreciation events, recognition events, and community engagements
Support donor and fundraising events in partnership with the Donor Engagement Manager, with a focus on execution, logistics, and coordination
Support run-of-show development and coordination of speakers and program elements
Project Management, Operations & Leadership Support (20%) Lead coordination of PEX-wide systems (e.g., Asana) to support visibility, organization, and consistency across workflows
Support tracking and reconciliation of the PEX budget in partnership with CPEX and senior leadership
Coordinate quarterly budget reviews and support expense tracking, vendor invoicing, and finance coordination