Part-Time Communications Project Manager

About the role

We're looking for a Communications Project Manager to play a vital role in driving the success of our Communications team. In this position, you'll serve as the operational hub for communications and creative initiatives, helping manage projects from concept through completion. You'll work closely with the Communications Project Manager, internal stakeholders, and external partners to keep priorities moving, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional results that support organizational goals.

What You'll Do

Project Management
As a key member of the Communications team, you'll oversee and coordinate a variety of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and with exceptional quality.

• Manage communications project requests from intake through final delivery
• Gather requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to define project needs
• Coordinate project assignments across the Communications team
• Track timelines, milestones, deliverables, and project progress
• Communicate updates, priorities, and deadlines to team members and stakeholders
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and capture detailed meeting notes
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners, including creative freelancers, printers, and production resources
• Support enhancements and implementation of project management processes and systems
• Ensure all project documentation, resources, and files remain organized and up to date

Operations Support
You'll also contribute to initiatives that improve department efficiency and collaboration.

• Support management and organization of Communications SharePoint resources
• Assist with internal communication projects in partnership with Human Resources and other departments
• Help implement new tools, workflows, and operational improvements
• Contribute to projects that enhance team effectiveness and communication across the organization

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who combines strong project management expertise with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience, including coordinating ongoing projects, scheduling meetings, and documenting key discussions
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently while maintaining accountability
• Excellent customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting stakeholders and team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting marketing, communications, or creative projects
• Experience using project management platforms, particularly Asana
• Experience working within SharePoint
• Strong process improvement and workflow optimization skills

Who You Are

• Highly organized and proactive
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Collaborative, professional, and relationship-focused
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of big-picture goals
• Passionate about improving processes and team efficiency
• Adaptable and resourceful when navigating complex projects
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment

You excel at bringing people together, keeping projects on track, and ensuring every detail contributes to a successful outcome.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

Part-Time (Mon, Tues, Wed)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland, OR.

Location: Portland, OR  |  Job Type: Contract position  |  Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026