Junior Project Manager
Junior Project Manager
The Junior Project Manager role is a remote, 40 hr/week, contract position based in Austin, TX. Candidates can work remotely but must be able to work on-site at select Central Texas events. Availability in California and/or West Coast hours may be occasionally required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Project Management (60%)
- Keep track of ongoing and upcoming tasks, deadlines, budgets, and communications
- Assist with administrative tasks including emails, meetings, file preparation, budgeting, invoicing, website edits, and other related tasks
- Work within and between multiple project management systems (Wrike, Asana, ActiveCollab, etc.) to simplify and streamline operations
Marketing (20%)
- Minor copywriting and proofreading of print and digital materials
- Entry-level tasks related to website updates, email marketing, social media, and design
Events Assistant (20%)
- Assist with tasks such as budget tracking, venue outreach & coordination, vendor communication, and post-event follow-up
- Support event-related marketing efforts through target audience research, database management, social media content creation, email marketing and promotional materials
- On-site staffing support (setup, teardown, and troubleshooting)
Candidate Qualifications
The right candidate will:
- Be able to work independently and troubleshoot as needed
- Be meticulous and detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Place quality over quantity
- Not be afraid to ask for help or communicate confidently with stakeholders
- Value professionalism
- Have a proactive and go-getter approach
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a basic understanding of general business best practices
The preferred candidate will have experience in:
- Microsoft Office 365 programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Canva
- Social Media Platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, etc.)
- Email Blast Platforms (Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, etc.)
- basic knowledge of graphic design or website coding is a plus
Candidate Background
- 1-3 years experience in communications, event planning, marketing or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, communications, hospitality, journalism, marketing, or public relations)
- English fluency (Spanish fluency is a plus)
Salary/Benefits
- Compensation: $50,000/year (paid monthly); contract will be on a 6-month, renewal-optional basis
- Location: Remote/Hybrid (Austin, TX)
- Hours: 40 hours per week (semi-flexible, but expect roughly 9am-5pm CT on Monday-Friday)
- Time Off: up to 15 days of paid time off annually, subject to advance notice and approval. Must submit a request for PTO with at least 3 weeks’ notice unless due to a medical or family emergency. Major holidays will be included without PTO requirement unless conflicting with a pre-discussed, scheduled event (holiday include: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve)
- Insurance & Benefits: This is a contract position and does not include employer-sponsored health insurance or other traditional employee benefits.
- Equipment & Expenses: Contractor is expected to provide own laptop, but will be given access by employer to all required applications/software. Any pre-approved, work related expenses (including travel) will be reimbursed.
About Us
The candidate will be splitting tasks between two women-owned small businesses: loyed&co and Grady Communications. loyed&co is an events company, specializing in charitable fundraisers, executive events, private parties, and more. Grady Communications is a full-service creative agency working with education, healthcare, tourism, and local government sectors.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a short cover letter (no more than 200 words) to both sydney@loyedco.com and claire@gradycommunications.com.