Impact Projects Coordinator & Special Initiatives

Clarkson Institute; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contribution match

Wellness benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Clarkson Institute is seeking a highly organized Coordinator to help bring the Foundation’s projects, initiatives, and events to life. The role combines project management, relationship management, and administrative duties in a nonprofit setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of coordinating projects and events, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to improving community well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, communications, public administration, business/management, public health (or related field) or associate's degree with applicable experience.
• 3+ years of project coordination, program coordination, or nonprofit administration experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and cross-organizational initiatives welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and operational support for projects, initiatives, and events.
• Track budgets, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items to maintain momentum.
• Assist with planning, research, and implementation to turn plans into action.
• Communicate clearly with contributors, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to align schedules and workflows.
• Support PR & Communications with planning and content related to projects.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Graphic design basics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clarkson Institute is seeking a highly organized Coordinator to help bring the Foundation’s projects, initiatives, and events to life. The role combines project management, relationship management, and administrative duties in a nonprofit setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of coordinating projects and events, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to improving community well-being.