Project Coordinator, Literacy Content (P/T, Contractor)

Amplify Education • Contract • Remote (United States) • $28 / hour • 6d ago

Fast Facts

Amplify is seeking a part-time contractor Project Coordinator for Literacy Content, focused on supporting the development of ELA products across print and digital formats. This role is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in project management within the educational publishing industry.

Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day tasks, track project schedules, facilitate communications, and document project progress and risks.

Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset are required for this role.

Qualifications: 2+ years of relevant project coordination experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a keen interest in project management. Educational publishing experience is preferred.

Location: This is a remote position based in the United States, with no additional travel required.

Compensation: $28 - $28 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Amplify is seeking a project coordinator to support the development of print and digital products across our Literacy programs, specifically focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) products. The project coordinator will assist in creating and monitoring schedules for content development, pre-production, and production phases. The role involves providing tactical, detail-oriented support to the project management team and internal cross-functional teams, aligning with overarching project goals and constraints. This is an excellent stepping stone role for someone interested in a career in project management. Fluency in Spanish is not required for this position.

Essential Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day tasks and deliverables for print and/or digital projects of various sizes.
Understand workflows and dependencies of project components, and know the roles and responsibilities of the cross-functional teams involved.
Ensure project schedules are current and track progress of deliverables against key milestones.
Facilitate file handoffs to internal and external partners.
Assist the project management team with documenting risks, issues, decisions, and change management.
Attend relevant status meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Review vendor estimates and invoices against the work completed.
Make recommendations for process improvements where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in a project coordination or similar role with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple competing projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on projects in the educational publishing industry
Ability to confidently communicate with stakeholders at varying levels of an organization
Keen interest in a career in project management
Spanish language fluency is a bonus but not required

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this role is $28.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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