Project Coordinator

Overview

Build Your Career with Rural King

Rural King is seeking a Project Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, and successful execution of projects across Rural King. Your main responsibilities involve collaborating with internal teams, leadership, vendors, and other partners to keep projects organized, on track, and moving forward.

Related Job Titles

Project Assistant • Project Support Coordinator • Project Administrator • Operations Coordinator • Business Operations Coordinator • Planning Coordinator 

Responsibilities

 What You’ll Do

Coordinate Projects & Order Management

• Coordinate project activities, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with project leaders and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, communicate expectations, and monitor progress.
• Maintain project documentation, timelines, status updates, meeting notes, and other project-related materials.
• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting action items, and following up on outstanding items.
• Serve as a central point of contact for project-related communication, ensuring information is shared accurately and timely with the appropriate parties.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, dependencies, and potential issues; communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners as needed to support project timelines, deliverables, and requirements.
• Assist with gathering information, conducting research, preparing reports, and compiling data to support project planning and decision-making.
• Help identify potential project risks, roadblocks, or delays and coordinate with the appropriate teams to develop solutions.
• Assist with project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Coordinate logistics, materials, resources, and communications required for successful project execution.
• Support the implementation of new processes, systems, programs, and initiatives by coordinating tasks and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to project leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation and deliverables are accurate, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure projects remain aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Assist with post-project follow-up, including gathering feedback, documenting results, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel to project locations, meetings, or events as needed.
• Participate in training, workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate behaviors that reflect Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of project coordination, administrative, or related experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Project coordination, project management, or operations experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
• Ability to navigate and access all required facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Close vision required for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Why Join Rural King?

At Rural King, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned company with a strong history of growth, we provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00 per hour and is bonus eligible.  Exact compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.

Benefits: [View Rural King Benefits] https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094

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Responsibilities

What You’ll Do
Coordinate Projects & Order Management
- Coordinate project activities, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
- Partner with project leaders and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, communicate expectations, and monitor progress.
- Maintain project documentation, timelines, status updates, meeting notes, and other project-related materials.
- Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting action items, and following up on outstanding items.
- Serve as a central point of contact for project-related communication, ensuring information is shared accurately and timely with the appropriate parties.
- Track project milestones, deadlines, dependencies, and potential issues; communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate team members.
- Coordinate with vendors and external partners as needed to support project timelines, deliverables, and requirements.
- Assist with gathering information, conducting research, preparing reports, and compiling data to support project planning and decision-making.
- Help identify potential project risks, roadblocks, or delays and coordinate with the appropriate teams to develop solutions.
- Assist with project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Coordinate logistics, materials, resources, and communications required for successful project execution.
- Support the implementation of new processes, systems, programs, and initiatives by coordinating tasks and keeping stakeholders informed.
- Provide regular project updates and status reports to project leaders and key stakeholders.
- Ensure project documentation and deliverables are accurate, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
- Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
- Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure projects remain aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
- Assist with post-project follow-up, including gathering feedback, documenting results, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ability to travel to project locations, meetings, or events as needed.
- Participate in training, workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
- Demonstrate behaviors that reflect Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
 
What We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year of project coordination, administrative, or related experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Project coordination, project management, or operations experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.