Project Coordinator

We seek an entry-level full-time project coordinator with either demonstrated project coordination and management experience and/or a related degree or certification. The Project Coordinator will work with and learn from our designers, developers, and producers as we work on the next generation of interactive exhibits and installations for world-renowned museums, zoos, aquariums, and Fortune 500 companies. Please see our portfolio to learn more about our work: https://ideum.com/portfolio 

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting more senior producers on projects to develop interactive exhibits, educational games, and other applications using a variety of large-scale hardware including large displays, projection & projection mapping, and video/LED walls. The ideal candidate has a background in organizing and project management and is quick to learn about new techniques and technologies. We are looking for a project coordinator who is interested in working with us from concept to final design on a variety of interactive exhibits.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Corrales, New Mexico. All of our employees are 100% vaccinated (you will need to be too) and while there may be some work-at-home opportunities this job is an onsite position. We are a fast-paced company with high expectations; we seek someone who is as passionate about the work as we are. Our project coordinators collaborate with the rest of the Creative Services team and our hardware and fabrication groups, so strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. As a relatively small company (around 50 people) that is fast growing and has a diverse and unique set of projects, we seek individuals who are flexible and have a diverse skill set.  

The Project Coordinator must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and quick to adapt to competing priorities within a constantly changing and dynamic environment. They will assist senior project managers in the development of business opportunities, assist in proposal writing and budget preparation, and aid in the creation of project management plans for new projects. The ideal candidate is well-versed in project management processes such as managing scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating project details and updates to executive management, team members, and outside stakeholders. We can provide training to learn more about project management best practices. An adept Project Coordinator may be expected to, eventually, independently run their own small projects.

Requirements 

• Ability and desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated writing, editing, and research skills
• Ability to stick to deadlines and be a clear communicator
• Good listening and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor while working with clients and staff
• Ability to solve complex challenges with creative solutions
• Highly motivated, dependable, committed to achieving superior results
• Passion for continuous improvement and a strong desire to learn
• Genuine curiosity for the work

Extra Credit

• Previous working experience as a Project Coordinator
• CAPM Certification or similar
• Experience with project management information systems such as Asana or Confluence
• Experience recording and distributing meeting minutes
• Experience working in an agile or fast-paced environment
• Experience with a range of exhibit technologies
• Experience in writing to produce marketing or exhibit label content
• Self-starter who takes initiative

About Ideum

We create meaningful experiences that use emerging technologies. Our approach is to create exhibits that evoke wonder, awe, and surprise, but that also tell important stories about science, art, history, and culture that have a lasting impact. We are committed to creating visitor-centric interactive experiences of substance delivered in immersive and exciting ways.

We work with museums, educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and other entities throughout North America and around the world. Our firm provides design services, custom software development, media systems design and installation, and custom fabrication.

Our multitouch tables and touch walls are practical implementations of recent advances in multiple areas of emerging technology. Our hardware products are built to be used in social environments where they encourage interaction and collaboration. We take pride in what we design and build, and we focus on reliability and performance to create products that last. We are located in scenic Corrales, New Mexico (near Albuquerque and an hour from Santa Fe). Please visit our website to learn more about us: http://www.ideum.com.

Job Details and Benefits

The position pays $41,600 to $52,000 depending on experience.

This job is onsite at our offices in Corrales, NM. All of our employees are 100% vaccinated (you will need to be too).

After 90 days of employment, this position includes paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability. Employees are eligible after one year of employment for our 401K Safe Harbor Profit Sharing Plan.

Fine Print 

Ideum, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veterans status, disability status, nationalities, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodations in the application process, he or she should contact a company representative. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

How to Apply

Please include a resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples/portfolio. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. NOTE: *Applications without a cover letter and relevant work samples/portfolio will not be considered.