Project Coordinator (Exhibitions & Tradeshows)

As a Project Coordinator at Emota, you'll support the entire project lifecycle, work directly with clients to ensure their needs are met, and coordinate between various teams to bring exhibition projects to life. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining project timelines, managing tasks, and overseeing installations at tradeshow sites.

To excel as a Project Coordinator at Emota, you should have previous experience in project coordination within events or exhibit environments. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, a can-do attitude, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Yes, the Project Coordinator role at Emota requires travel to various exhibition sites both nationally and internationally. This opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience and interact with clients and teams on-site, making it an integral part of the job.

Emota offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Project Coordinators, including 23 days of annual leave, public holidays, private medical and life insurance, a 401K plan, hybrid working options, and volunteering leave, promoting a work-life balance.

At Emota, the work culture is collaborative and dynamic. Project Coordinators will find a supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and teamwork, along with various initiatives rewarding innovation and excellence in performance.

Emota prioritizes continuous learning and development for its employees. As a Project Coordinator, you'll have access to training programs, mentorship opportunities, and involvement in broader workstreams that expand your skills and career prospects within the company.

The Project Coordinator role at Emota is unique due to its blend of project management and creative involvement in exhibition design, coupled with the opportunity for national and international travel, making each project a new adventure and learning experience.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you've managed, the roles you played, and how those experiences prepare you for the Project Coordinator position at Emota. Discuss your organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and results achieved.

Effective prioritization involves assessing deadlines, project importance, and team resources. Discuss a method you use, such as the Eisenhower Matrix, to manage your workload, and provide an example to illustrate your approach in a previous role.

When discussing client interactions, focus on your communication skills, ability to listen, and responsiveness. Share a specific incident where you went above and beyond to address a client’s concerns and how it positively impacted the project outcome.

Mention specific project management tools, such as Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project, and describe how you’ve utilized these tools to effectively track progress, manage schedules, and communicate with team members. If applicable, discuss how you adapted to new tools quickly.

Describe a specific project scenario, the challenges faced, the actions you took to address them, and the outcome. This showcases your problem-solving abilities and resilience, which are crucial for a Project Coordinator at Emota.

Discuss your commitment to sustainability and specific actions you’ve taken in past roles to monitor and meet sustainability targets. Highlight experience in sourcing eco-friendly materials or implementing sustainable practices during project execution.

Emphasize the importance of documentation in project management and discuss the strategies or systems you've implemented to keep all project-related documents organized, accessible, and up-to-date for your team and clients.

Share how you actively engage with industry publications, attend relevant webinars or conferences, and network within the industry to remain informed about the latest trends and innovations in exhibitions and tradeshows.

Talk about the importance of teamwork in project coordination and provide examples of how you foster positive team dynamics, including communication, support, and conflict resolution skills, which would be beneficial in Emota’s team environment.

Express your enthusiasm for joining Emota, focusing on the unique opportunity to work with an award-winning team, the exciting projects, and the values of the company that resonate with your professional aspirations and career goals.