Technology Project Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented multitasker with a passion for keeping projects on track? We're looking for a Project Coordinator to support our technology and cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact initiatives. You'll be the glue that keeps timelines, documentation, and communication aligned—helping us move faster and smarter.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and logistics
• Track deliverables and update project plans using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
• Document meeting notes, action items, and status updates
• Support communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors
• Maintain project documentation and assist with budget tracking
• Help identify and escalate risks or blockers to ensure smooth execution

What You Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or administrative support
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• CAPM or PMP certification (or in progress)
• Experience supporting IT or software development projects
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities to grow your career in project management.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field and two years of experience in information technology; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans