Project Specialist
Company: Mount Auburn Cemetery
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary:The Project Specialist (PS) is responsible for
coordinating and completing projects that support Mount Auburn's
operational goals and its strategic initiatives. Reporting to the
Executive Vice President & CFO (EVP), the incumbent will coordinate
and manage projects for the Finance and Information Technology
departments. These departments support the activities of the entire
the organization. The individual will also aid and provide project
support for Mount Auburn's President & CEO and other Vice
Presidents as requested. The individual is responsible for
developing project goals, budgets, and timelines and providing
routine updates on the status of all in-progress projects. The PS
will encourage cross-departmental collaboration on all projects by
recruiting staff members from all functional areas and will
communicate project updates with all staff as appropriate.
Though this is primarily a remote role, this employee is expected
to be able to travel onsite 2-4 times per month for company
meetings or events, so candidates must be able to reasonably
commute to Cambridge, MA at their own expense. DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
- Build and develop project teams that ensure successful project
implementation using internal and external expertise.
- Define project goals, resource requirements, timelines, and
implementation plan for all projects.
- Prepare project proposals for review and approval by Executive
Team or, when needed, its Board of Trustees.
- As appropriate, assist in the preparation of narratives and
presentations to solicit grants and contributed support for
projects.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to keep projects
within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate and communicate with project staff in a timely and
routine manner.
- Monitor project progress and adapt scope, timelines, and
budgets as appropriate.
- Communicate with client stakeholders, internal and external,
providing timely information on project status.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and content
experts.
- Evaluate success and effectiveness of completed projects;
prepare final project reports for internal and external audiences
including funders when appropriate.
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques and standards
throughout the entire project execution.
- Measure project performance to identify areas for
improvement.
- Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Use and continually develop leadership skills.
- Participate in professional networking and leadership among
allied organizations.
- Maintain Cemetery's reputation as a provider of quality service
offerings and represent the organization's commitments and values
in all interactions.
- Communicate effectively and timely to department leaders,
co-workers, and management by telephone, e-mail, or in person.
- Participate in personal professional development and department
training to stay up to date on industry best practices, cemetery
law, and company policies.
- Maintain hours worked and time off requests for payroll using
an automated timekeeping system (ADP Workforce Now).
As with all Cemetery staff, assist with any cemetery business
including special meetings, conferences, Friends' events and public
programs as needed.Demonstrate responsible stewardship for the
environment when planning and implementing all duties incorporated
in job description.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A friendly, outgoing, helpful personality
- Must be detail oriented
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required
- 2-5 or more years of project coordination experience
- 2 or more years of finance and information technology
experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
preferred
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively
- Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to maintain composure and professional outlook when
under job-related pressure
- Must be dependable, punctual, and articulate
- Strong communication skills and an ability to communicate well
both verbally and in writing with co-workers, Trustees, lot owners
or representatives, clients, and visitors
- Strong presentation skills
- Must possess strong computer and typing skills. Specifically,
Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with project
management software or tools, methodologies and best practices
preferred
- Budget management experience is required
- Collaborative working skills and ability to communicate
successfully with employees at all levels
- Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to
handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
- Must be a self-starter with strong initiative and the ability
to work independently
- Must be patient, energetic, creative, and flexible as work
demands change
- Must present a good professional image in dress, grooming and
personal hygiene per the Cemetery's dress code policy
- Sense of humor
- Must have a valid driver's license
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as
computers and mouse, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines,
scanners. Must be able to access file cabinets and interior
vaults.
- Must be able to access all areas of the Cemetery, including the
Chapels, Greenhouse, Administration Building, and the cemetery
grounds including traversing stairs, inclines, declines, and uneven
terrain in all weather conditions
- Must be able to be outdoors regularly standing in any weather
conditions when meeting visitors
- Must be able to move within a normal office environment,
accessing all records and equipment with ease
- Must be able to operate company vehicles (cars and/or
vans).
- Position requires prolonged periods seated and/or standing at a
desk.
- Must be able to move between desk, front counter, and all
files
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs
- Must be able, using a stool as necessary, to reach high shelves
containing files and supplies at any location within the office,
including the vaults
- Must be able to do some light lifting in conjunction with
office duties, up to 20 pounds
All employees of Mount Auburn Cemetery are "at will' employees and
must adhere to Mount Auburn's "Business Ethics and Conduct." Mount
Auburn Cemetery is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not
discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race,
color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, pregnancy,
citizenship status, physical or mental ability, military status,
sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by
law.
No relocation or sponsorship is available for this role.
Keywords: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge , Project Specialist, Accounting, Auditing , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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