Project Coordinator – Part Time

We’re looking for a part time or contract Project Coordinator who is excited to be a modern‑day renaissance person. A key candidate for this position is insatiably curious about the industries we work in, able to form and maintain true and human relationships with clients even through tough conversations, is detail‑oriented, capable of managing projects and deadlines, and has a dash of opportunity‑seeking to know how we can go above and beyond to help clients.

You are the main point of contact and conduit between the client and the larger team.

First Ascent Design is a full service, digital marketing agency in Wilmington, Delaware that is focused on email, search, and social as primary marketing channels. We believe that design is a multiplier of effort and that development and web assets are a critical piece of digital marketing. To execute campaigns, we manage strategy, content creation, design, and development.

We believe in professional development and training, and that attitude, honesty, and work ethic will mean more than having experience in all the below responsibilities and having all qualifications.

Best,
– John Himics, President

Learn more about our agency by watching this video.

PC is responsible for prioritizing, guiding, and directing department teams throughout the life cycle of various small‑to‑large‑sized projects. The right candidate will be an advocate for the project team, ensuring that they are empowered and have the information needed to successfully create and deliver an excellent end product.

The ability to communicate effectively is a foundational skill to the PC position. PC will need to facilitate communication amongst the project teams, with peers and counterparts, on up through senior management.

As a part of our project management team, you’ll independently lead project teams on various types of projects. Your responsibilities include client communication, ensuring everything stays on track, on budget, within scope, and follows internal processes. You’ll leverage current project management systems to make data‑driven decisions around these projects and provide reporting as needed.

• Project or account management experience, or certifications, are a plus
• Comfortable with frequent phone calls, video calls, and in‑person meetings
• Experience developing and overseeing project plans and timelines
• Great attention to detail, organization, and the ability to effectively multi‑task in a deadline‑driven atmosphere – a true “type A” personality
• Highly collaborative, respectful, and has a positive attitude
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and confidence, and to provide outstanding client service
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self‑motivation
• Digital marketing experience, in production or project management, preferred (social media, website design/development, SEO, SEM, email marketing, etc.)
• Proven communications skills, both written and in‑person
• Proven organizational skills and a focused attention to detail
• Problem solver – can understand a problem and work toward a solution by building consensus within the project team.
• Proactively analyzing, proposing, and supporting the implementation of process improvements
• An analytical, quick thinker in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to easily work with everyone from designers to developers to content creators, and communicate across all levels in the company
• Ability to adjust how information is communicated to various audiences, who each process information in their own way, have different working styles, and unique personalities
• Capable of leading and motivating a project team
• Able to resolve conflicts in a mature, productive, and positive manner
• Effective resource management, including collaboration across the AM team to optimize resource allocations across the agency
• Proactively monitor, report, and react to project scope changes, budget burn, and timeline risk
• Has a car and a valid driver’s license, willing to drive to meet clients at their location

• Daily communication with clients by email, phone, Zoom, and/or in‑person meetings
• Daily maintenance of…