Do you love teaching and coaching others? Do you want to help people turn the dream of homeownership into a reality? Avesta Housing is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Homeownership Educator to instruct our first-time homebuyer's education classes.

In this role, you guide first-time homebuyers through education and one-on-one counseling, helping them understand the buying process, stay financially prepared, and succeed as long-term homeowners. You balance teaching, coaching, and customer service while ensuring services meet program standards and advance Avesta Housing's mission of affordable, stable housing.

This is a great fit for you if:

• You enjoy teaching and coaching others and feel energized by helping people make informed financial and housing decisions.
• You're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple clients, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• You're comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven, client-centered environment.

About Avesta Housing

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem-solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have:

• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends.

• Degree in related field and/or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in housing counseling, real estate, mortgage lending, financial education, social services, education or a related field.
• Experience facilitating group education sessions (e.g. workshops, training programs or public presentations)
• Familiarity with homeownership programs, mortgage lending processes, and affordable housing, preferred.
• Knowledge of HUD, Maine State Housing Authority, or similar housing program requirements.

Click HERE to view the full Homeownership Educator job description.

This is a per diem position; work hours are not regularly scheduled but instead assigned on an as-needed basis. This role is expected to work approximately 10–20 hours per week with the majority of hours occurring on Saturdays and/or Sundays, based on class schedules. The pay range for this position is $35- $40 per hour.

Work Location This job is on-site at our headquarters located at 307 Cumberland Ave, Portland, Maine.

Ready to Apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application. A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.