Special Projects Coordinator - PT

Description

Are you interested in coordinating impactful projects and supporting grant-funded initiatives? Do you enjoy working across departments to bring ideas to life?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Special Projects Coordinator at Devereux has its Advantages:

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Flexible part-time hours (20–25 hours/week)
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative programs and grant-funded initiatives
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Position Summary:

As a Special Projects Coordinator, you will support the planning, execution, and reporting of various projects aligned with our grant objectives and organizational goals. You’ll serve as a liaison across departments and external partners, ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery of project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, journals, and research reports
• Provide project coordination support by compiling information, tracking timelines, and updating databases
• Liaise with internal departments and external organizations regarding current and future projects
• Collaborate with department leads to develop project plans and reporting mechanisms
• Prepare and submit reports as requested
• Work with vendors to obtain estimates and manage budgets
• Track and report on grant funding and compliance
• Assist in the development of marketing materials and grant documents
• Support Development and External Affairs with events and donations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

If project coordination and community impact are your passion, then you’ll enjoy this opportunity to contribute to meaningful work. Here’s your chance to help shape programs that make a difference.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health GA provides programs and services for adolescents with behavioral and developmental diagnoses. Located in Kennesaw, GA. .

Keywords: Project management, Vendor coordination, Marketing support

Qualifications

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

EXPERIENCE:

· BA preferred, 3 years experience three years of experience working /grant writing or project management considered in lieu of BA.

· Experience preparing business letters and correspondences.

· Experience managing projects and events.

· Experience working with vendors, receiving estimates and tracking expenditures is required.

· Experience writing proposals and/or grant writing is highly desired

· Experience designing marketing materials, including online media, is highly desired.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission:Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

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