Coalition Specialist (Hybrid)

Zelle Human Resource Solutions; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelle Human Resource Solutions is seeking a Coalition Specialist in Omaha, NE. The hybrid remote/in-person role focuses on developing and sustaining statewide coalitions across Nebraska, engaging diverse stakeholders to meet policy and community goals.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, flexible, and capable of refining the role as needs evolve, with travel ~20–30% to connect with urban and rural communities. The position emphasizes autonomy, initiative, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of coalition-building experience, plus community organizing or policy work preferred.
• Proven facilitation experience guiding diverse groups to consensus.
• Strong relationship-building with community leaders, nonprofits, and public officials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary coordinator for two statewide coalitions: Nebraska Alliance for Thriving Communities and Collective for Youth.
• Keep members aligned, engaged, and focused on shared goals and priorities.
• Manage coalition communications, newsletters, outreach, and information sharing.

Skills

Coalition building

Community organizing

Public policy

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Project management

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Job description

Position Summary

The Coalition Specialist is a vital role responsible for the development, maintenance, growth, and facilitation of select statewide coalitions. This role primarily focuses on building and sustaining alliances among diverse stakeholders to achieve shared policy and community goals.

Given this is a newly created position, the ideal candidate must possess an entrepreneurial drive and a high degree of flexibility, with the ability to strategically build and refine the role over time in direct response to the assessed needs of diverse coalitions and communities across Nebraska.

This is a hybrid remote/in-person position based in Omaha, Nebraska. Some statewide travel (approx. 20–30%) is required to engage with rural and urban communities, including occasional overnight stays.

Job Requirements

• Serve as the primary coordinator and facilitator for two established statewide coalitions: Nebraska Alliance for Thriving Communities and Collective for Youth.
• Keep coalition members aligned, engaged, informed, and focused on achieving shared goals and priorities.
• Manage coalition communications, including member outreach, updates, and information sharing.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate coalition meetings, events, and collaborative activities.
• Support advocacy, policy, and systems-change initiatives that advance community well-being and youth development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with coalition members, community partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders across Nebraska.
• Foster collaboration among diverse organizations and individuals to strengthen collective impact and statewide outcomes.
• Help coalition members stay connected, organized, and engaged in ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve coalition effectiveness, member engagement, and overall impact.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and accountability in a newly created role.
• Bring entrepreneurial thinking, fresh ideas, and innovative approaches to strengthen existing coalitions and networks.
• Facilitate consensus-building and navigate diverse perspectives to help groups reach common goals.
• Monitor progress toward coalition objectives and support the achievement of meaningful, measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple priorities and projects while maintaining strong organizational and relationship-management practices.
• Serve as a trusted resource and connector for coalition partners across the state.

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in coalition building, with additional experience in community organizing, public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or a related field preferred.
• Proven facilitation experience leading diverse groups toward shared goals, managing differing viewpoints, and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage community leaders, coalition members, nonprofit organizations, and public officials.
• Deep understanding of Nebraska's political, cultural, and community landscape across both urban and rural areas preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience managing member communications, newsletters, outreach efforts, and advocacy-related messaging.
• Experience supporting advocacy, policy, or community engagement initiatives and helping stakeholders align around common objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and taking initiative with minimal direction.
• Ability to thrive in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Willingness to travel throughout Nebraska and engage with diverse communities and coalition partners.