Project Coordinator

AgWest Farm Credit is a member‑owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers in a seven‑state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year‑old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

This full‑time position is located in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) and reports to the VP, Project Management. The coordinator supports project managers, business analysts, and team leaders in managing AgWest Farm Credit’s project portfolio, serves as system administrator for organizational product, project, and portfolio management system, and occasionally manages small projects in a project‑management capacity.

Level I:
Typical starting range: $44,200 - $58,900
Full base salary range: $44,200 - $66,200
Annual performance‑based incentive target: 6% of base.

Level II:
Typical starting range: $48,400 - $64,500
Full base salary range: $48,400 - $72,600
Annual performance‑based incentive target: 6% of base.

Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

• Coordinate with project managers and business analysts throughout project life cycles to provide support such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and documenting project status updates in tracking systems.
• Maintain and review information in project portfolio systems, monitor data and documentation for accuracy, and work with project managers and business analysts when updates are needed to ensure adherence to Project Management Guidelines.
• Manage small projects, project work streams and action items to successful completion within scope, schedule, and budget, in accordance with the AgWest project management methodologies.
• Serve as administrator for the organizational product, project and portfolio management systems; duties include reviewing new functionality, writing procedures, assisting users, and working with system vendor on bugs and enhancements.
• Create and maintain project portfolio reporting using data provided by project managers.
• Maintain department forms such as project and product management templates and guidelines.
• Review and process invoices related to technology initiatives and project‑based work.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all‑staff or team meetings not included in the standard travel requirements for the role.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ progressively responsible administrative or project coordination experience.
• Ability to successfully coordinate small projects and action items with guidance.
• Ability to research, write and clearly communicate business information.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and control assigned activities with limited guidance.
• Strong computer skills with the MS Office suite.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of AgWest Farm Credit business practices, products and key systems.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in corporate administration.
• Experience reporting project information using systems such as PowerBI, Planview PPM Pro and Agile Place, Visio and Excel.
• Understanding of basic project management and agile concepts.
• Experience working in financial institution operations.

• After an initial in‑office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one‑time home office stipend.

• Medical, dental, and vision…