Assistant Project Coordinator – Kitchen Remodeling

Job Description

Assistant Project Coordinator | Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North

The Tone:
This is an in-person position for an Assistant Project Coordinator at Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North, located at 630 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Kitchen Tune-Up is a kitchen design and remodeling franchise dedicated to updating, uplifting, and upgrading kitchens through a professional and committed approach. This role is fundamental to the successful execution of kitchen remodeling projects, acting as a crucial link between office administration, precise project tracking, effective vendor coordination, and meticulous physical material management. This unique opportunity allows an individual to learn the custom kitchen remodeling business from the ground up, providing a clear path to career growth in project coordination, where their contributions directly impact every project’s success and client satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person, Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $20–$24 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Project Coordinator within a supportive small-team environment.
• Mission: To ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction by meticulously managing materials, administrative tasks, and communication for kitchen remodeling operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, email, CRM/database entry

What You’ll Actually Do
• Material Management: Responsibly unload, unbox, and conduct thorough inspections of all incoming cabinet orders, custom doors, hardware, and accessories, noting any damage or missing items.
• Inventory & Staging: Precisely cross-reference shipments against project specifications, photograph and document any shipping damage for claims, and organize materials in the staging area for installation crews.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to the Project Coordinator by accurately inputting order data, tracking lead times, and maintaining up-to-date client profiles and project records in the database.
• Client & Project Updates: Develop and maintain detailed project checklists, prepare proactive client update documents, and create polished visual Microsoft PowerPoint slide decks to inform stakeholders.
• Vendor & Team Coordination: Serve as a primary contact for clients, provide clear status updates, communicate directly with suppliers to confirm ship dates, and collaborate with sales and installation teams to verify material readiness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to learn the intricacies of the custom kitchen remodeling business from its foundational elements.
• Experience: Proven strong proficiency in essential software including Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for data management, Word for documentation, email communication, and experience with CRM or database entry.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, which is critical for identifying flaws in materials and accurate inventory; excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, vendors, and job-site crews; and the physical capability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing 40–50 lbs.
• Bonus: Prior experience in office administration, customer service, receiving/inventory management, or previous involvement in construction or home improvement projects is considered a valuable asset.