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About Liquid I.V.

At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.  

Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world's leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we're continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.  

We're also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world. 

About Our Team

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.   

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.     

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the Role

Liquid I.V. is looking for a Project Coordinator -Part Time (6-month contract) to join our team. This position will report into the Project Manager, PMO as part of the Strategy & Operational Excellence team. They will primarily work in collaboration with multiple departments to support the development and delivery of packaging artwork. The role will also support Project Managers with the running of Business & Innovation projects throughout the lifecycle.  

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday (approximately 20 hours per week) 

• Work hours are flexible within the general availability window of 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PST based on the candidate's schedule and business needs

Essential Functions & Duties

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Management of packaging artwork through the initiation and approval process
• Work closely with all stakeholders involved in the artwork process to ensure quality delivery within required timeframes 
• Communicate overall status of artwork changes to ensure visibility via progress reports
• Identify any potential risk to artwork delivery and escalate to Project Manager accordingly with initial views on resolution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for artwork management and escalate to Project Manager accordingly for alignment. Manage updating of existing process documentation.
• Manage, record progress and document specific tasks and processes within the Business & Innovation cross functional project lifecycle to support the project manager.
• Supports Project Manager on Business & Innovation delivery with preparing project correspondence including agendas, presentations and meeting note taking.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Some experience as a Project Administrator or Coordinator Role; experience in CPG/FMCG/manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business or another relevant field
• Good interpersonal skills capable of maintaining relationships internally and externally. Maintains environment of trust.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to follow decision and priority calls.
• Beginner analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Documentation management and awareness of project management tools
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines for assigned tasks
• Skilled with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Wrike or other Project Management Tool is a plus

Work Environment

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Some experience as a Project Administrator or Coordinator Role; experience in CPG/FMCG/manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business or another relevant field
• Good interpersonal skills capable of maintaining relationships internally and externally. Maintains environment of trust.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to follow decision and priority calls.
• Beginner analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Documentation management and awareness of project management tools
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines for assigned tasks
• Skilled with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Wrike or other Project Management Tool is a plus

Work Environment:

• This role is HYBRID office environment (El Segundo) with flexibility for industry events. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $30-$35 per hour. The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the hourly rate and does not include additional perks or benefits. This position is not bonus eligible. 

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company's mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. 

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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