Project Assistant

We are looking for a talented Project Assistant to join our STAMFORD | AvK team based out of our facilities in Shoreview and Fridley, MN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Develop foundational project management capabilities by supporting clearly defined project tasks under the guidance of a general or functional manager.
• Provide administrative and logistical support that enables effective project team coordination and execution.
• Serve as a support resource across projects, building basic business knowledge and understanding effective project management practices.
• Assist in identifying, tracking, and collaborating to resolve project issues while strengthening the ability to manage these activities independently.
• Help monitor and communicate project statuses to the team, contributing to timely updates and improved project visibility.
• Support budget tracking, research activities, data analysis, and the development of project plans, timelines, and related documentation.
• Contribute to risk management efforts by learning to use quality tools to identify potential issues and support mitigation planning.
• Maintain accurate project notes, databases, and records while regularly communicating assignment and project status to the project manager.

• Effectively navigates complex information
• Prioritizes and aligns work to organizational goals, leveraging resources efficiently to drive successful outcomes.
• Ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and address project issues and risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and positive outcomes.
• Capability to manage project schedules using appropriate tools and processes to ensure work is completed within agreed timelines.
• Competence in managing project scope by defining, tracking, and controlling deliverables

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• College or equivalent degree preferred.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Advanced organizational skills
• Detail orientation
• Self-starter mindset

• Project management/execution
• Data analytics/Power Bi utilization
• Bi-lingual support (English/Spanish fluency)