Community Investment Coordinator

Omaha Community Foundation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is seeking a Community Investment Coordinator to support program delivery from planning through implementation. You will track timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and manage project information to advance team priorities.

The role involves organizing meetings, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and communications, and ensuring accurate data across teams and partners while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in community programs.

Qualifications

• Required bachelor's degree and 2-3 years CRM administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with solid organization and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Community Investment programs from planning through implementation.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and key activities to support execution.
• Maintain project plans and calendars to support cross-functional coordination.
• Manage program records and participant information for accessible data.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, communications, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, events, and other activities with logistics and materials.
• Maintain program data, prepare reports, and support data collection and evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement priorities.
• Monitor progress, deadlines, and action items; communicate status updates.
• Develop and maintain procedures, templates, and tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

CRM administration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DocuSign

SharePoint

Community Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. Our passion and commitment to serving the community and each other is key to our organizational culture, engagement, and, ultimately, the Foundation’s success.

The Community Investment Coordinator plays a key support role within the Community Investment team, focusing on program coordination, project implementation, operational processes, and information management to advance team priorities.

The position support Community Investment program and initiatives by maintaining project information, coordinating stakeholders, activities, communications, and logistics, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and supporting effective collaboration across teams and external partners. A key component of this role is developing a strong understanding of Community Investment programs, processes, systems, and operational needs to support consistent program delivery and successful implementation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business management, or a related field*
• 2-3 years of experience with CRM database administration e.g. Client Relationship Management software (CRM)
• Strong computer skills, preferably with experience in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, SharePoint, Community Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to include strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and planning skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems, techniques, and procedures, as well as to make improvements to those systems
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member with colleagues and external partners, operate in varying team settings and listen with understanding

Preferred:

• Demonstrated history of effective project management from inception to implementation
• Related project management certifications (i.e. Project Management Professional-PMP, Certified Associate in Project Management-CAPM, etc.)

*A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and support Community Investment programs, initiatives, and special projects from planning through implementation. Track timelines, deliverables, and key activities to support successful execution
• Maintain project plans, calendars, tracking tools, and other resources that support program delivery, team priorities, and cross-functional coordination
• Manage program records, participant information, documentation, and resource materials to ensure accurate, organized, and accessible information
• Support participant recruitment, onboarding, communications, and engagement activities for Community Investment programs, cohorts, learning opportunities, and related initiatives
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, trainings, events, and other program activities, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and follow-up
• Maintain program and participant data, prepare reports, and support data collection, tracking, and evaluation efforts to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with internal teams, community partners, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders to support implementation of Community Investment priorities and activities
• Monitor project progress, deadlines, and action items; identify follow-up and communicate status updates to support timely completion of work
• Develop, document, and maintain procedures, templates, tools, and other resources that improve consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness across Community Investment programs and operations
• Coordinate program-related operational and financial activities, including expense tracking, invoice processing, budget monitoring, and related administrative processes
• May be required to complete other duties within scope as assigned

This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be adjusted as organizational needs evolve.

Environment:

The primary work locationis1120 S. 101stStreetin Omaha, Nebraska. This role is expected to work in the office with the occasional flexibility to work from home, and may travel occasionally locally for meetings, events, and community engagement.

Who is the Omaha Community Foundation?

We are maximizing the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community. Our vision is a connected community of passionate philanthropists, strong nonprofits, and thriving residents. We work to make this vision a reality daily through planning, building strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue with all our partners and fundholders, and ensuring we have a lot of fun along the way. We’re committed to these efforts because we believe a stronger community is worth it for everyone.

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy‑related needs during the application and interview process. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.