Job Description

Project Coordinator

Harry Meyering Center | Mankato, MN | On-site

Wage: $22.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

Harry Meyering Center is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. This position serves as a central point of coordination for organizational initiatives, board and leadership activities, office operations, and administrative processes while ensuring projects and priorities are effectively managed across the organization.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some alternative hours may be required based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
• Coordinate and track organizational projects, strategic initiatives, deadlines, and action items.
• Organize board, committee, and leadership meetings, including schedules, agendas, materials, technology, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other organizational documents.
• Conduct research and compile information to support organizational decision-making.
• Oversee office administration, administrative processes, records management, and workflow improvements.
• Supervise and support administrative team members.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, board members, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential information and records with professionalism and discretion.
• Support special projects and provide administrative coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier.
• Three or more years of administrative, executive support, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and other technology programs, such as Canva and artificial intelligence tools.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities.
• Must pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.

Why Join Harry Meyering Center?

At Harry Meyering Center, you'll play a key role in supporting organizational leaders, coordinating important initiatives, and helping advance our mission of empowering people with disabilities to live meaningful and self-directed lives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute to strategic projects, and make a lasting impact across the organization.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Virtual healthcare option through Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive paid time off and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Must have the ability to regularly kneel, crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds

If you have any questions about the opportunities for the Project Coordinator position and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281.

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.