Project Coordinator

$60,000 – $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Location: Hybrid: 90% Remote; 10% In Office; Preferably living within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN; eligible candidates may reside in TN, MI, OH, IN, FL, WV, NC, AL Job Summary: IACMI – The Composite Institute is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our Metallurgical Engineering and Trades Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) workforce education and development program. In this role, you will assist in project management, track milestone timelines, prepare reports, and collaborate with education and industry partners to ensure program success. Your proactive approach, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently will be essential in contributing to our mission of engaging, supporting, and elevating members of our community. IACMI is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. This is a remote position requiring individuals to work independently and on a team in a virtual environment. This position, reporting to the Program Manager, requires travel with overnight stays approximately 40% of the time, including quarterly in-person meetings at our headquarters in Knoxville, TN. We value and welcome your unique education, background, and experiences in becoming part of our organization. Creating a culture with a strong work ethic that values your input while building career pathways is an intentional part of our ethos. Responsibilities: Support the METAL Program Manager in planning, scheduling, and tracking program activities and deliverables. Coordinate communication between IACMI, industry partners, educational institutions, and stakeholders. Maintain project documentation, reports, and records in accordance with program and funding requirements. Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and monitor follow-up actions. Assist in tracking metrics related to participation, progress, and outcomes. Contribute to the development of presentations and success stories to promote the METAL program. Manage updates to program materials, online platforms, and partner communication tools. Support event planning and coordination for workshops, site visits, conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Collaborate with finance team on tracking budgets and invoices. Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the METAL program framework. Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed. Represent IACMI at events to ensure participants have a positive experience. Initiate phone calls with team members, partners, and participants as appropriate. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the processes and procedures of the programs. Support workforce programs and events as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field (relevant experience considered). Minimum of 3 years of experience with training, workforce development programs, or project management. Ability to collaborate effectively in a project team. Demonstrated planning, organizing, and time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment and managing multiple priorities. Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, materials science, or engineering concepts is beneficial but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Monday.com, or other project management and collaboration tools. Valid US driver’s license required. Ability to move around freely, lift at least 25 lbs., and sit or stand for extended periods. Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time, with overnight stays. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail. Be part of a national workforce initiative advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Collaborate with leading industry, academic, and government partners in technology and education. Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, mission-driven organization. The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, , or IACMI – The Composites Institute® is focused on strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through innovation, workforce development, and advanced materials. IACMI brings together nearly 200 industry, academic, and government partners to accelerate advanced manufacturing technologies and products, and develop the next generation of skilled workers. Established in 2015 by the U.S. Department of Energy, IACMI is part of the Manufacturing USA® network of institutes working to secure America’s global leadership in advanced manufacturing. Since 2019, IACMI has scaled up workforce programs for the U.S. Department of War (DoW), formerly Department of Defense. IACMI is supported by the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. #J-18808-Ljbffr IACMI – The Composites Institute