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Project coordinator jobs for single mothers
Keep projects on track: schedules, meetings, budgets and the updates that tell everyone what happens next.
What the job is
Project coordinators support project managers. They keep schedules and task lists up to date, set up meetings and take the notes, track budgets and orders, chase updates and report progress. The role is common in construction, technology, healthcare, marketing and events.
Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes no separate figures for project coordinators. The nearest occupation it tracks is project management specialists, whose sample job titles are project manager roles, so these figures show where the career can lead more than a starting rate.
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $61,580 |
| Median | $102,320 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $167,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Training and certification
BLS says project management specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree, and that certification, while not always required, shows competence to employers. PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level credential: it needs a secondary diploma and at least 23 hours of project management education before the 150-question exam.
How we screen for coordination roles
Tools
We ask which planning, scheduling and spreadsheet tools you have used.
Projects
We go through the projects you have supported, their size and what you were responsible for.
Meetings and hours
We confirm the core hours you can keep for meetings, and for hybrid roles, your office days.
Questions about project coordinator jobs
Do I need a degree to coordinate projects?
Not always for coordinator roles, though BLS says project management specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree. PMI’s CAPM is open to people with a high school diploma or equivalent.
What does the CAPM require?
A secondary diploma, such as a high school diploma or GED, and at least 23 hours of project management education before the exam, which has 150 questions.
Why is the pay figure so high?
It covers project management specialists, whose job titles are mostly project manager roles. Coordinator roles usually start lower, so treat it as where the career can lead.
Tell us about the projects you have run
Send us the projects you have supported, the tools you use and the hours you can keep. We look for coordination roles that fit.