Development - Event Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is seeking a Development Event Coordinator to support and execute fundraising events, internal celebrations, and community engagement initiatives. This role focuses on event logistics, committee coordination, volunteer management, donor relations, and ensuring exceptional experiences for attendees and partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to grow into a leadership role within event management. This role will report to the Development officer of Corporate Giving.  

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute events:
  Coordinate fundraising and internal events such as Brew Haha, a Golf Tournament, Women’s Power Luncheon, Legacy Society events, and other signature experiences.
• Coordinate event logistics:
  Oversee timelines, vendor relationships, venue coordination, and on-site execution to ensure seamless, professional events.
• Support sponsorships and in-kind solicitation:
  Assist with solicitation and coordination of sponsorships, raffle items, auctions, and donated goods.
• Engage volunteers and committees:
  Organize and communicate with volunteers and event committees, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and follow-through.
• Collaborate with communications:
  Partner with the Communications Team to support event marketing materials, promotions, and timelines.
• Track budgets and details:
  Monitor event budgets, expenses, and logistics to help ensure financial goals are met.
• Build community connections:
  Attend networking and community events to strengthen partnerships and increase awareness of Habitat Omaha’s mission.
• Support development initiatives:
  Assist the broader Development Team with campaign-related and donor-focused event logistics.
• Contribute where needed:
  Take on additional responsibilities that support organizational goals and team success.

What You’ll Experience

• Mission-driven events:
  Every event you help produce directly supports affordable housing and stronger communities in Omaha.
• Collaboration & connection:
  You’ll work alongside Development, Communications, volunteers, sponsors, and community leaders to create meaningful experiences.
• Professional growth:
  This role offers hands-on experience in event management, committee leadership, and nonprofit fundraising with clear opportunities to grow.
• Variety & creativity:
  No two events are the same. Your days will blend planning, problem-solving, and celebration.

What Success Looks Like

• Events are well-organized, engaging, and executed on time and within budget.
• Volunteers and committee members feel informed, valued, and motivated.
• Sponsors and attendees experience professional, mission-aligned events.
• Event goals: financial, engagement, and relationship-based are achieved or exceeded.
• The Development Team is well-supported through strong logistics and communication.

What You Bring

• Experience:
  2–3 years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or a related field.
• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field), or equivalent experience.

Strengths & Capabilities:

• Organization & execution: Highly detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
• Communication: Clear, professional communicator with volunteers, vendors, and partners.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Willing to pitch in, problem-solve, and flex as events evolve.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media and event technology tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why It Matters

Events are a powerful expression of Habitat Omaha’s mission—bringing donors, partners, volunteers, and homeowners together around a shared purpose. The Development Event Coordinator ensures these moments are meaningful, well-executed, and inspiring. Through thoughtful planning and genuine connection, this role helps turn community engagement into lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, and compensates 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, to stay, and to 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.