Witty Gritty is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project & Client Manager to join our team on a short-term with the possibility to continue or grow into a long-term position.

 

As the Project & Client Manager, you will work as the connector between the Operations Team and the Engagement & Experiences (E&E) Team. You will keep a birds eye view on projects being worked on across the company, work with the E&E Team to ensure deadlines are being met and serving as “quality control” to ensure we are delivering on our projects effectively. We are looking for someone who is able to jump right in with a great deal of self-sufficiency in accomplishing their duties. Our goal is to engage someone who is a proactive, solutions-oriented team player.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Operations team to forecast project hours, timelines, and task delegation

• Assign and monitor progress of timelines against the budget

• Assist Community Engagement Coordinator in creating outreach plans and strategies 

• Represent the voice and needs of the client throughout projects to the E&E Team 

• Oversee progress of tasks and timelines on a weekly basis 

• Serve as “quality control” with E&E Team to ensure quality of work is to Witty Gritty standards; identifying opportunities to offer new ideas and feedback to the client 

 

Skills:

• Excel in a team setting 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and organized

• Active listener with a results-oriented approach

• Self starter with accountability and a ‘Can Do’ attitude

• Embrace diversity, equality, and inclusion

• Demonstrate sound judgement in a leadership capacity

 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years experience working in a project management-related role

• Familiar with project management tools - ie. Basecamp, Google Drive, Excel, Slack, etc. 

• Proficient in copy writing

• Familiarity with event planning process and creating marketing campaigns

 

Interested? 

This role is an 1099 independent contractor role with an expected 30 hours per week. We ask that you have flexibility to collaborate with our team at the Witty Gritty office and be available for client events. Witty Gritty has an open office floor plan and is located at MaKen Studios North, 2535 I Street, Suite 316, Philadelphia, PA 19134. Contract will run through August 2020. The pay range is $3,000.00 - $3,400.00/month. 

 

If you have any questions or to apply, please email Brynlee Eckert,

brynlee [at] wittygritty.com. Interested applicants should send an email statement including their experience and interest in the position along with their resume and availability by Monday, March 2, 2020 at 5PM EST. We are looking to have this position hired by mid-March.