Training Coordinator

Woda Cooper; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with Company Match

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is seeking a Training Coordinator to design, deliver, and manage employee training ensuring understanding across our affordable housing platforms. You will develop curricula, coordinate third‑party sessions, and administer our LMS to support a growing team.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to present to groups, with travel up to 25% for on-site education events. A background in housing programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience delivering trainings and webinars to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of affordable housing industry practices is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training to new and existing employees.
• Create and refine training materials and collateral.
• Coordinate third‑party training sessions and LMS administration.
• Upload and assign content in the LMS for staff.
• Develop presentations and multimedia content for trainings.
• Onboard new employees and manage onboarding processes.
• Travel to remote properties for education events as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Presentation design

Communication

Project management

Data visualization

Training best practices

Education

Relevant training or education field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

PowerPoint

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

RealPage

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbus, OH 43215

Position Type: Full Time

Training Coordinator

Reports to:

Training Manager

Who We Are:

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and its affiliates specialize in the development, design, construction, and management of high-quality affordable multi-family communities, senior communities, and single-family homes. The company was founded in 1990 and now has operations in 19 states and a portfolio of 375 communities and 19,000 units operating or under construction. Green building is standard with certifications including Passive House, Zero Energy Ready Homes, LEED, Enterprise Green, EarthCraft, and ENERGY STAR. Woda Cooper Companies has offices in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia. Affordable Housing Finance magazine ranked Woda Cooper Companies 7th in nation among developers and 17th among owners.

Who You Are:

You’re an outgoing and extraverted communicator. You’re looking for a position to put your affordable housing knowledge to use shaping a rapidly growing staff. You’re an organized presenter that enjoys directly teaching and coordinating education opportunities. You’re not afraid to talk to a group or shift tactics if a message isn’t resonating.

What You’ll Do:

This position will provide new and existing employees the tools they need to succeed. This includes hands-on training, creating educational collateral, and acting as the coordinator of third‑party training sessions. You’ll help administer the company learning management system (LMS) and get your hands dirty during one on one training sessions or group presentations.

Essential Functions:

• Collecting information, distilling, organizing, and presenting to large or small groups.
• Developing and refining Woda Cooper curriculum.
• Develop and proof training materials.
• Take feedback and instruction from a wide variety of departments and individuals to create training material that reflects internal standards.
• Working within an LMS to upload and assign content to staff.
• Updating existing training as needed.
• Deep understanding of housing laws and regulations, as well as best practices.
• Organize and track various training sources to ensure accurate reporting.
• Create presentations and multimedia experiences to help communicate complex topics.
• Respond to one‑on‑one training requests.
• Projects from Training Manager as assigned.
• Coordinating all aspects of new employee onboarding.

Competencies:

• Presenting to individuals and groups.
• Curriculum and course creation.
• Communication, especially via video and PowerPoint/Canva presentations.
• Clearly documenting processes.
• Time management and organization.
• Data visualization and basic design.
• Knowledge of training and development best practice and methods.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasionally, this job requires travel to remote properties, assisting at company events that require physical exertion. Nights or weekends may rarely be required.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position will occasionally require lifting of 40lbs, and traveling to indoor or outdoor event locations, including construction sites.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‑time position. Hours per week 40.

Travel:

Up to 25% travel for education events.

Required Education and Experience:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• History of organizing and presenting topics digitally (PowerPoint or Canva presentations, video, webinars, etc.).
• Experience or deep understanding of the affordable housing industry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to conduct training classes for audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to organize, manage, and lead multiple projects.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• LMS management.
• RealPage familiarity (OneSite, AIM, Facilities, G5, and Knock).
• Microsoft Teams/Zoom experience.
• Deep understanding of HUD, RD, tax credit, 811, and other affordable housing programs.
• Basic editing & administration of SharePoint sites.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee‑Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Potentially EEO, Diversity, and BG check/DS section:

Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening