This is a remote position.
DoD SkillBridge Internship: Project Coordinator
Industry Mentor: Jacob Green & Associates
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Remote
*If you live in Orange County, CA it will be a hybrid role, the office is located in Tustin. Otherwise, this is a remote internship.
Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply:
- Go to www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
- Return to this posting and click ‘Apply’.
Project Coordinator Intern
Jacob Green and Associates (JGA) is a thriving local government consulting firm based in Tustin, CA. At JGA, we deliver gold-star consulting services to local governments, police agencies, fire departments, and other entities. As our team grows, we are excited to offer a hands-on learning opportunity for a motivated individual to join us as a Project Coordinator Intern. This internship provides the opportunity to work closely with experienced consultants and the management team, gaining valuable insights into project coordination and local government consulting. If you’re eager to learn, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Job (Internship) Overview
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As a Project Coordinator Intern, you will support client-facing projects and internal teams by assisting with project schedules, communications, and deliverables. This role is designed to help you gain practical experience in project coordination while developing essential professional skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Client Project Coordination: o Serve as a point of contact for clients during project engagements, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Support development and maintenance of project schedules, tracking key milestones and managing potential risks to keep projects on track.
- Schedule, coordinate and facilitate regular client meetings by preparing agendas, capturing key takeaways, and following up on action items.
- Prepare and develop surveys to gather necessary insights and feedback.
- Coordinate and assemble client deliverables using input from project team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
Internal Team Collaboration
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- Work closely with consultants and subject matter experts to ensure client needs are met and deliverables are prepared to the highest standards.
- Manage the workflow of multiple projects, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Identify and address potential bottlenecks in delivery or communications, ensuring seamless project execution.
Quality Assurance and Reporting
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- Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all deliverables are reviewed for quality and accuracy before submission to clients.
- Assist in preparing post-project reports and presentations, highlighting successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
Administrative Support
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- Maintain project documentation, including deliverable drafts, timelines, and key communications, ensuring all records are up to date and easily accessible.
- Ensure Lead Project Manager is fully prepared for client meetings as appropriate.
Qualifications
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- Proven experience in project coordination, ideally in consulting or a similar role involving stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
- Resilience and adaptability in managing challenging situations and shifting priorities while maintaining professionalism and focus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in standard office software and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project).
What You’ll Gain
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- Hands-on experience working on impactful local government consulting projects.
- Mentorship from seasoned professionals in project coordination and client engagement.
- Opportunities to develop and refine essential skills in communication, organization, and teamwork.
- Insight into career paths in consulting and public sector project management. This internship is perfect for a driven individual who thrives on ensuring projects run smoothly, exceeding client expectations, and making a tangible impact on government and community initiatives. Join our dynamic team at JGA and help us continue our mission to deliver exceptional results!
Compensation:
- If hired after this internship, the compensation range is projected to be in the $30 - $40 per hour (this is equivalent to $62K - $82K per year) range, depending on experience level, etc.
[NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]
Vets2PM Provides:
- PMP or CAPM Certification training and one exam voucher.
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.
