Special Project Coordinator

Goodwill of North Georgia • Decatur, GA

10h • Remote

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator will support Goodwill of North Georgia’s GoodBiz program. The GoodBiz program is a micro-entrepreneurial training program where individuals are prepared for self-employment by developing comprehensive business plans for entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners as well as meet deadlines and grant reporting requirements. This is a virtual position. However, some travel will be involved.

As a Special Projects Coordinator, you will provide operational support and project management to ensure the delivery of superior services, consistent with the values of Career Services and Goodwill of North Georgia, Inc. (GNG). Last year Goodwill of North Georgia helped put 20,000 people to work and we want this year to be even better!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship and management, marketing, rehabilitation, community development, or related fields.
• Three (3) or more years related work experience in business, public relations, writing, workforce development, community development or related fields.
• Strong writing, planning and organizing, developing a business plan and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of project management and building strategic partnerships.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Must possess keyboarding/typing skills of 55 WPM and the ability to produce professional business quality documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Program and Goodwill.
• Ability to travel across the state of Georgia when required for meetings.
• Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
• Able to travel Goodwill of North Georgia 45 county service territory.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).

Nice To Haves

• Previous business ownership experience is a plus.
• Adept in community business engagement and partnership development
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting business start-ups and entrepreneurial training.

Responsibilities

• Support Goodwill of North Georgia’s GoodBiz program.
• Provide operational support and project management to ensure the delivery of superior services, consistent with the values of Career Services and Goodwill of North Georgia, Inc. (GNG).

What This Job Offers

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