Project Coordinator

CAI is a global services firm employing over 9,000 associates worldwide and generating yearly revenues exceeding 1.3 billion dollars. With over 40 years of experience, CAI specializes in merging talent and technology to deliver customized solutions that empower clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, CAI enjoys the autonomy to prioritize what is right in their work, going above and beyond to provide lasting impact across both public and commercial sectors. CAI is also recognized for pioneering the integration of neurodiversity into enterprise environments, creating inclusive workplaces that harness diverse talents.

The current opportunity is for a full-time, hybrid Project Coordinator position based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering a pay range of $34 to $36 per hour. This position requires presence onsite three days per week with two days operating remotely. The role centers on the coordination, synchronization, and implementation of Initiative 4 under the GROW: Cultivating Hoosier Health / Rural Health Transformation Program, which focuses on enhancing pediatric and obstetric readiness in rural emergency departments. The Project Coordinator will provide vital leadership for this initiative, managing end-to-end project activities including developing workplans, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and tracking milestones to ensure alignment with grant requirements. They will also serve as a critical liaison integrating efforts across various state departments such as the Indiana Department of Health and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, in addition to regional healthcare coalitions, local hospitals, and EMS agencies.

In this capacity, the coordinator will facilitate comprehensive needs assessments, training programs, equipment deployment, and technical support aimed at strengthening emergency care capabilities within rural communities. Regular engagement with stakeholders will be pivotal, involving the orchestration of meetings, workgroups, and continuous communication with Emergency Care Coordinators and perinatal centers to document decisions and follow through on action items. Reporting and compliance duties are essential aspects of the role, demanding accurate performance tracking and detailed report preparation for internal leadership and federal partners. This role calls for a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects independently and as part of a team, ensuring the consistent application of standardized procedures such as templates, SOPs, and checklists throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidates with senior project management experience, particularly within public health, emergency preparedness, hospital or EMS operations, or maternal and child health, are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with state health department operations, grants management, and coordination across healthcare coalitions and emergency services will be critical for success. The ability to navigate complex public health systems and infrastructures, combined with excellent communication capabilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration platforms, will empower the coordinator to cultivate effective partnerships and foster innovative approaches in public health preparedness. Additionally, RN licensure and hospital emergency department experience are required qualifications, underlining the clinical understanding necessary to execute this role effectively.