Education Coordinator at HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilitation, Adult Education, Financial Coaching, Community Outreach, Program Coordination, Public Speaking, Data Reporting, Relationship Building, Curriculum Development, Cross-departmental Collaboration

Industry

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Description

Description At Habitat for Humanity, we believe everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. The Education Coordinator facilitates all required and desired educational opportunities to Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s homeownership and owner-occupied program participants. Key aspect of this role is delivering all education offerings to clients and members of the community at large. The Education Coordinator plays a crucial role in equipping homeowner participants with the knowledge and skills required for successful home ownership. The Education Coordinator will report to the Education Manager. Requirements What You’ll Do Deliver and Coordinate Educational Programs Facilitate monthly and as-needed homebuyer education, financial literacy, and post-purchase courses. Deliver culturally and linguistically responsive education to diverse audiences. Reinforce key program concepts, including the Equity Promise and homeownership readiness requirements. Educate program participants on Sweat Equity expectations and overall program milestones. Support Program Operations & Content Source content and assist with development of educational materials, including the monthly homeowner newsletter. Provide completion certificates and documentation to Family Services and Mortgage teams to ensure compliance. Ensure accurate education program data and reporting for cross-departmental needs. Support quarterly and annual reporting efforts, including REACH reporting. Connect the Homeownership Journey Serve as a bridge between program phases, helping ensure smooth transitions for participants. Collaborate closely with Family Services, Mortgage, and other teams to align education with client progress. Share participant success stories with Development and Communications teams. Engage in Outreach & Continuous Improvement Support outreach and advocacy efforts to increase awareness and participation in education programs. Stay current on industry trends, certifications, and best practices in housing education and financial coaching. Evaluate program effectiveness and contribute ideas for improvement and innovation. What You’ll Experience Purpose-driven work: Your efforts directly help families gain the knowledge they need to achieve and sustain homeownership. Connection & impact: You’ll build relationships with participants, helping them gain confidence and clarity on their journey. Collaboration: You’ll work closely with multiple teams to deliver a seamless, supportive experience. Professional growth: You’ll deepen your skills in adult education, facilitation, financial coaching, and community engagement. What Success Looks Like Educational sessions are engaging, accessible, and aligned with participant needs. Program data and reporting are accurate, timely, and support organizational goals. Participants feel prepared, confident, and supported throughout their homeownership journey. Cross-department coordination is smooth and effective. Education programming evolves based on feedback, outcomes, and best practices. What You Bring Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2–4 years of experience in adult education, community outreach, or financial coaching. 5+ years of applicable experience preferred in housing, social services, nonprofit programs, or community development. Experience facilitating training or developing educational content is required. Experience working with low- to moderate-income populations preferred. Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus. Skills & Strengths Facilitation & communication: Strong ability to teach, present, and engage diverse audiences. Organization & execution: Skilled at managing multiple programs, deadlines, and priorities. Collaboration: Effective partner across teams and departments. Data & systems: Comfortable with reporting, tracking, and program systems. Relationship-building: Ability to connect authentically with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Mindset: Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning. Why It Matters The Education Coordinator helps ensure that Habitat Omaha families are not just homeowners, but successful, confident, and prepared homeowners. By delivering meaningful education and support, this role strengthens long-term housing stability and empowers families to thrive. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.? Regular physical activity includes bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing for extended periods.?? Must be able to?lift up?to 30 pounds. Fast-paced, high-energy environment with light to moderate physical demands.?? Regular and frequent communication with others. Habitat is an Equal Opportunity Employer Habitat Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, employ, train, and compensate employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment. ? At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices. ?

Responsibilities

The Education Coordinator delivers and coordinates homebuyer education, financial literacy, and post-purchase courses for program participants. They also manage educational content, track program data, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth homeownership journey.