21GRAMS- Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator at Confidential Client supports project managers in delivering integrated healthcare communications by managing scheduling, documentation, and agency systems. This entry-level role involves coordinating project tasks, maintaining timelines, facilitating communication, and assisting with vendor and client interactions within a hybrid work environment. It offers foundational experience for growth in project management within the healthcare marketing sector.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA (Healthcare communications & marketing).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Project Coordinator to join a healthcare communications team supporting integrated marketing and scientific communications initiatives. This hybrid/remote role helps project managers deliver high-quality work by maintaining schedules, tracking reviews, coordinating small vendor tasks, and keeping project documentation organized. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive candidate with 0–2 years of agency or marketing experience who wants to grow in project management within healthcare communications.
What You’ll Do
- Support Project Managers with day-to-day task execution across multiple projects and brands.
- Maintain timelines, hot sheets, status reports, and project documentation with strict version control.
- Route deliverables through internal teams and track review cycles, including MLR and PRC submissions and returns.
- Assist with meeting preparation, capture detailed notes, distribute action items, and follow up on next steps.
- Open job codes, set up folders and Teams channels, and keep filing structures organized.
- Prepare small estimate requests and coordinate simple vendor engagements under guidance.
- Escalate risks, blockers, or quality issues to the project lead quickly and clearly.
- Support admin operations: learn Workfront routing, OpenAir basics, and assist with timesheet review steps.
Who You Are / What Success Looks Like
- You embrace Confidential Client’s values and maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.
- You are highly organized, a reliable self-starter, and able to prioritize under tight deadlines.
- You communicate clearly in writing and verbally and follow through on action items.
- You proactively ask questions to learn the project lifecycle and understand agency processes.
- You demonstrate interest in healthcare communications and a desire to build a career in project management.
Minimum Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in marketing, agency environments, or relevant internships.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field preferred.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365; familiarity with Workfront and Teams is a plus.
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare communications and project management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $55,000 – $65,000 per year (provided by the employer at time of posting). Compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
- Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package and perks tailored to region, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision options, mental wellness support, and professional learning resources.
Location & Work Model
- Hybrid role based in U.S. offices (examples include New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, San Francisco) or remote within the U.S., depending on team needs.
- For employees within approximately a one-hour commute of a Confidential Client office, expect in-person attendance roughly two days per week; remote options available where offices are not nearby.
Additional Notes
- This role builds core project management skills (scheduling, routing, documentation, agency systems) and serves as the foundation for growth on the project management career path.
- Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations during the hiring process—please share any accommodation needs with your recruiter.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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