Closes: October 3, 2024
Starting Range: $23.37 to $39.00 per hour (Full position breakdown below)
Full Range: $23.37 to $43.39 per hour

Job Description
The Project Coordinator is responsible for working with the Project Manager and departments to organize and implement new and existing company projects. Working in a team environment you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and providing administrative support for Avista's Project Manager teams. This role works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on project related issues. Interacts and is a member of a self-directed, collaborative, and interdependent team.

Responsibilities Monitor timeline changes and communicate new information to team; including project changes and adjustment to schedules. Assists in developing, drafting, writing and administration of contracts and maintains contracts database and working files. Reviews submittals and may make recommendations on who is awarded contracts based on presented proposals. Assists in the development and review of all types of department projects. Able to manage small projects from scope, contract, contraction through commissioning. In partnership with Project Manager ensures project aligns with set strategy and budget. Support Project Managers with the facilitation and delivery of lessons learned post project documentation.  Requirements
Project Coordinator I: High School, GED or Equivalent. Up to two years of related office or customer service experience. Proficiency in, MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational skills and follow through. Proven ability working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on contract related issues. Project Coordinator II: AA Degree. Three years plus of related experience, displays experience working with contractors, consultants and designers in creating Project Documents. Proven track record of contributing as a team member and successfully building relationships both internal and external. Display competent knowledge of the Project Management process and must be able to complete complex work assignments. Project Coordinator III: AA Degree. Five plus years of related experience, displays experience working with contractors, consultants and designers in creating Project Documents. Displays ability to lead small projects and complete projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Use of MS Project.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

Project Coordinator I: Hiring Range: $23.37 - $29.91, Full Range: $23.37 - $33.18

Project Coordinator II: Hiring Range: $26.60 - $34.19, Full Range: $26.60 - $37.98

Project Coordinator III: Hiring Range: $30.23 - $39.00, Full Range: $30.23 - $43.39

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager. 

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.   

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.