Project Coordinator

Core Creative Inc.

Core Creative is a full-service integrated branding agency that connects its clients with solutions that help their audiences live fuller, healthier, more purposeful lives. We rank as a top 10 advertising agency in the city of Milwaukee, are among the 2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Workplaces” and were recognized as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” in 2018. Core was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of American’s Fastest Growing Companies for three years in a row. Core Creative offers free parking and is also located directly off of a bus line.

http://www.corecreative.com

Position Details

Project Coordinator
Job
Full-time
4/15/2019
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

At Core, we look to hire driven individuals who have a passion for working in a highly creative, collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere. We’re currently looking for a Project Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this position should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere; keep project status and resourcing availability up-to-date in PM software; and have the desire to help the agency connect its clients with solutions that help their audiences live fuller, healthier, more purposeful lives.

The Role:

The Project Coordinator will work with the project management team in developing estimates, managing project workflows and resources, updating data in the agency’s project management software and tracking / maintaining the project’s budget and schedule.

Duties:  

  • Creates project numbers and sets up files
  • Inputs, tracks and updates estimates and schedules within the PM software
  • Enters and manages tasks and assignments within the PM software
  • Routes project deliverables to team for review 
  • Issues purchase orders for client-related expenses
  • Archives projects Instructs all employees on process standards and proper usage of software
  • Helps maintain quality and success of projects
  • Assists/backs up Sr. Project Managers as necessary, including facilitating production work
  • Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, advertising, digital or broadcast.
  • 2-3 years of experience managing projects within a creative agency or a production environment (digital, print, broadcast).
  • Strong and highly proactive verbal and written communication skills that are business appropriate with both internal teams and external client partners.
  • Ability to self-manage while managing assigned teams and projects under tight deadlines.
  • Strength in developing and adhering to processes and standards and coaching others to do so. Incredible attention to detail and self-motivation. Knack for being uber organized.
  • Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand complex technical issues in a digital environment.
  • Aptitude for dealing with various personalities and working styles within the team.
  • Agency experience required. Workamajig or other PM software experience a plus.

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