About the Role
Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is seeking an energetic, dependable, and highly organized Assistant Project Coordinator to support our growing kitchen remodeling operations. This dynamic, hands-on role bridges office administration, project tracking, vendor coordination, and physical material management. It's an exceptional entry-to-mid-level opportunity to learn the custom kitchen remodeling business and build a career in project coordination.
Responsibilities
- Unload, unbox, and carefully inspect incoming cabinet orders, custom doors, hardware, and accessories for damage, flaws, or missing items.
- Cross-reference shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and project specs with high precision.
- Photograph and document any shipping damage immediately to file vendor claims and order rush replacements.
- Label, organize, and stage materials in our staging area so field installation crews have everything ready for install day.
- Keep the inventory and staging spaces clean, safe, and organized.
- Assist the Project Coordinator with day-to-day oversight of active remodeling schedules.
- Input order data, track lead times, and keep client profiles up to date in our database/CRM.
- Build and update project checklists, client update documents, and visual Microsoft PowerPoint slide decks.
- Maintain spotless electronic and physical project folders to ensure zero details fall through the cracks.
- Serve as a professional, friendly touchpoint for clients, providing clear, proactive status updates.
- Communicate directly with suppliers and vendors to confirm ship dates and track backorders.
- Collaborate with sales reps and lead installers to verify materials are on-site prior to job start dates.
- Answer incoming calls and triage customer or trade partner inquiries efficiently.
Requirements
- Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, email, and CRM/database entry.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and maneuver cabinet boxes and materials weighing 40–50 lbs.
- Comfort working in both an office environment and a light staging/warehouse area.
- Obsessive attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking with clients, vendors, and job-site crews.
- Prior experience in office administration, customer service, receiving/inventory, or construction/home improvement is a plus.
- A strong work ethic and desire to learn are paramount.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- CRM/database entry
- Client communication
- Vendor communication
- Inventory management
- Project coordination
- Material inspection
- Presentation building
Location
- In person
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
Benefits
- Training & development
- Hands-on training in kitchen remodeling operations
- Clear path toward a full Project Coordinator role
- Supportive, small-team environment
About the Company
- Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is a growing kitchen remodeling operation.
