Project Coordinator

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, National Christian Foundation (NCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable grantmaking ministry that provides creative giving solutions and inspires biblical generosity among Christian families, advisors, and charities. NCF has received more than $33 billion in contributions and made more than $25 billion in giver-recommended grants to 90,000 charities. NCF is an industry leader in accepting gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, real estate, and business interests, which enable givers to save taxes and maximize charitable gifts. We combine a faith-based approach and like-minded local presence with the support and expertise of a trusted national organization. Learn more at www.ncfgiving.com.

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator supports the Business Program Management (BPM) department by assisting in the planning, execution, and close-out of cross-functional programs and projects. Working under the guidance of a BPM Sr Program and/or Project Manager, this role contributes to project governance, process coordination, and Change Management alignment helping ensure projects are delivered consistently and effectively across the organization.

This position is hybrid based out of the office in Alpharetta, GA.

Reports to: Senior Director, Business Program Management

Management/Supervision: None

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning Support

• Assists in developing and/or managing project plans that consider all requirements, constraints, resources, and deliverables associated with the defined objectives.

Schedule and Timeline Tracking

• Monitors project progress against milestones and deadlines ensuring key dates and dependencies are accurately reflected.
• Identifies and flags potential delays or issues early and escalates to the Sr. Program/Project Manager as needed.

Risk and Issue Management

• Assists in maintaining RAID log and in developing mitigation strategies.
• Documents and follows up on issues and their resolutions in a timely manner.

Communication Management

• Serves as a point of contact between team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Assists in facilitating regular communication and updates through meetings, emails, and reports.

Resource Coordination

• Helps assign tasks and track resource allocation.
• Ensures that necessary equipment, materials, and staff are available for project tasks.

Administrative Support, Documentation and Reporting

• Provides meeting support for projects and programs such as scheduling meetings, developing agendas, attending and providing post-meeting minutes including action items and decisions.
• Maintains and curates BPM content on SharePoint and project management software which is currently Wrike.
• Prepares and maintains dashboards and progress reports for stakeholders and management.

Quality Control

• Help ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Coordinates review and approval processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintains positive relationships with project team members, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Manages expectations and provides regular updates on progress.

Keyword: Project Coordinator
Required Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have reliable attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Christ Centered

• Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and a growing, committed relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Dedication to biblical Christianity and a lifestyle that is consistent with the teachings of Jesus and the Bible.
• Agreement, support, and alignment of NCF’s Statement of Faith, mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates the values of faithfulness, love, and service.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

Experience & Knowledge Base

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in project coordination and familiarity with basic project management concepts.
• Office 365 with high level of PPT and Excel proficiency required.
• SharePoint experience preferred.
• Experience with project management tools (Wrike, MS Project, MS Planner, Jira, etc.) preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment is helpful.

Competencies

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to foster relationships and work with all levels of the organization.
• Team player and strong collaboration skills.
• Coachable learner, balances confidence and humility.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of information.

We believe that every role at NCF is more than just a job, it's a calling. If you’re passionate about using your gifts to serve others, grow in faith, and make a lasting impact for the Kingdom, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in this mission-driven work and be part of a community that values purpose, compassion, and Christ-centered service.

Applicants should be sure to read more about NCF’s vision, mission, and Statement of Faith at www.ncfgiving.com/about

If you are interested in serving at NCF, please go to www.ncfgiving.comand apply online.