Assistant Project Manager/Project Coordinator - Cultural

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation, and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice, and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client's vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Cultural Projects Coordinator to provide comprehensive data collection, analysis, project coordination, administrative and sales support to the cultural projects team. This position plays a vital role in optimizing team operations by managing schedules, workflows, tools, and communication platforms across a wide range of planning and consulting projects within the performing arts, cultural, and entertainment sectors.

In addition to supporting the administrative and sales functions of the cultural projects team, this position will also contribute directly to project execution. The Coordinator will assist in data collection, research tasks, and preparation of project documentation—including memos, reports, presentations, and client updates. This role will also support the activities and priorities of the teams, including coordination of meetings, deliverables, and communications related to strategic cultural clients and pursuits.

This is a dynamic, behind-the-scenes position for someone who thrives on organization, enjoys multitasking, and wants to support a fast-paced, creative team working on projects that shape the future of arts and culture. The ideal candidate has a background in arts and culture and is detail-oriented, technology-savvy, and highly collaborative, with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and communicate clearly across teams and with clients.

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on the scope and nature of individual projects.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Additional Information

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