Project Coordinator / Project Manager 2026P-0017
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Ascension, LLC is building a bench of experienced on-call consultants for the role of (Project Coordinator / Project Manager – Community Engagement) to support planning-related services for a long-term public-sector client in Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who prefer flexible, task-order–based work and have experience supporting government, planning, or community-focused initiatives.
Consultants engaged under this opportunity will support discrete, well-defined Task Orders as needs arise. Work may range from short-duration assignments (hours or days) to longer engagements (weeks or months), depending on the scope of each Task Order. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and availability will be coordinated in advance for each assignment.
Assignments may support Community Workshops, Public Engagement, . Work may be performed remotely, virtually, or in person within Prince George’s County and Montgomery County, Maryland, as required by the Task Order.
This role is best suited for professionals who:
- Have strong independent judgment and can work with minimal supervision
- Are comfortable supporting public-sector clients and processes
- Value mission-driven work, flexibility, and professional autonomy
- Are seeking supplemental or portfolio-based consulting work, not full-time employment
Position Summary
Provides Task Order–level leadership for community workshops, public meetings, and engagement initiatives supporting M-NCPPC planning efforts. Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned Task Orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Task Order scope, schedule, and coordination with M-NCPPC staff
- Develop public engagement strategies and work plans
- Facilitate or oversee public meetings and workshops
- Coordinate engagement staff, technicians, and clerical support
- Review engagement summaries and deliverables
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, planning, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience) | Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, Agile, or similar certification |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting project coordination or project management efforts | Demonstrated experience supporting government or public-sector clients (federal, state, or local) |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills | Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Ability to work independently with minimal oversight | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting planning studies, assessments, or program management offices (PMOs) | Familiarity with government reporting requirements and stakeholder engagement processes | Experience working on on-call or task order–based contracts | SharePoint or collaborative workspace experience | Ability to support multiple concurrent efforts with varying levels of urgency |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) suitability, if required by the client | Must comply with all client security, confidentiality, and data-handling requirements |