POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position
Project Coordinator
Background
Jane Clark Chermayeff & Associates (JCC&A) and Architectural Playground
Equipment, Inc. (APE) are two firms under one roof, dedicated to
learning and playing in the outdoors. JCC&A produces award-winning
exhibitions and strategic plans of museums, nature centers and
conservation organizations. APE is the North American representative for
the renowned German manufacturer of playground equipment Richter
Spilegeräte GmbH.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to facilitate projects for the
combined office, working closely with senior staff and managing daily
tasks and special projects. Chief responsibilities include:
_Research_
. Conduct research for exhibitions and strategic planning projects
.Study playground safety requirements
_Client Services_
. Field incoming inquiries and client requests for APE playground equipment
. Track orders and resolve issues
Support
. Coordinate schedules, correspondence and related office duties as required
. Coordinate sub-contractor activities
. Format project presentations and marketing materials
This exciting and varied position is an opportunity to utilize your
communication, organizational, technical and analytical skills in an
active and interesting environment.
Qualifications
* 3+ years experience in project/accounts management in a small
office or business
* Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills
* Experience developing plans (marketing plans, interpretive plans,
management plans, etc.)
* Positive experience with client services
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently, think
creatively, and investigate thoroughly
* Willing and able to adapt to multiple demands and shifting priorities
* Quick learner and able to rapidly acquire and apply technical skills
* Facility with PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign; knowledge of CAD preferred
* Spanish fluency, a plus
The position would begin immediately. Salary is based on experience and
qualifications.
/Please note: /We will consider only those candidates with experience in
project management. To apply, you must currently be living in the New
York metropolitan area and be able to make a long-term commitment to our
firm.
Application
To apply, please send the following materials: a cover letter with a
statement of career goals, a resume with references, and a brief (1-2
page only) writing sample to:
Jane Clark Chermayeff & Associates LLC
137 East 25th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10010
info@jcca-nyc.com
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