Project Coordinator

This position will manage and provide support for a grant-funded project designed to develop a partnership between VCU and RISE for Youth
to lay the groundwork for a broader study of system-involved youth in Virginia. The project includes meeting with current and prospective
community partners; scheduling, coordinating and attending meetings with young people and their families; creating an advisory group;
communicating with the public and broader community; assisting with focus groups; writing reports; recruiting participants and partners; and
planning and launching a community event.

Hours per week:10-15 hour

Flexible Work
Arrangements: Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings in Richmond, VA

Responsibilities
include

• Managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities for the project
• Daily communication with the
  project supervisor
• Weekly communication with project partners
• Weekly networking with community members
• Task
  planning and management
• Maintaining calendar and schedule for all activities, meeting deadlines
• Internal and external
  communications with project staff and stakeholders
• Event planning
• Report writing
• Maintaining records
• Helping to design and conduct focus groups

Required qualifications:

• Experience working with
  a community organization
• Experience working with young people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office products or similar software
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Multitasker
• Experience with virtual meeting software
• Flexible schedule

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency with Salesforce software

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