Events and Ministry Coordinator

This is role requires living Onsite (compensated by a rent discount) and serving Offsite (paid hourly).
**PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT DETAILS SECTION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING.**
The Events and Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for excellence in executing the service plan of Apartment Life. Specifically, they work with their Apartment Life supervisor to prepare a monthly schedule to serve through events and programming in order to meet the needs of each community. Programming can include resident events, workshops/classes for adults and families, resourcing activities and welcoming new residents. This role internally will be called Coordinator of Resident Services.

Important Details:

• This role is part time and will be considered both Offsite and Onsite. The coordinator will serve 2 communities in Temple, TX for up to 21 hours per week.
• This role is extremely unique. The coordinator will live Onsite at 1 community and be compensated for 12-15 hours with discounted rent. They will also serve Offsite at 1 community and be paid for 5-6 hours per week. 
• The role can be completed during business hours, evenings and weekends.
• The coordinator will plan and host several events each month at each community to promote social engagement, wellness, health, enrichment, and stability.
• The Offsite community houses 55+ Senior Adults so the coordinator has to have a heart for this population.
• The Coordinator will create a monthly schedule that includes community activities and/or workshops.
• Please review our website to review the Resident Services program here.
• *Near the top of the application where it says "Current Company," if you attend a local church, share the name of your church there. Or, you can share where you work.

Service Coordination -- To Ensure Programs Flourish In Excellence, The Events And Ministry Coordinator Will:

• Coordinate with corporate, government, and non-profit partners to deliver quality programs tailored to the unique needs of each community.
• Coordinate or host resident workshops for adult and youth education.
• Meet with residents to assist with specific needs.
• Prepare and distribute communication to residents for rental assistance, food assistance, and other necessary assistance.
• Personally oversee each activity and ensure they run as planned.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the onsite staff.
• Meet virtually on a weekly basis with AL supervisor to discuss programs, goals, and service implementation.
• Report activity and impact each month.

Stewardship -- This Is A Principle That Speaks Into Every Facet Of This Position. Coordinators Have The Privilege Of Working With Other Non-Profits, City Initiatives, The Local Church, And Like-Minded Businesses To Carry Out The Resident Service Plan. The Coordinator Has Core Responsibilities That Help Steward The Relationships We Have Been Entrusted With. These Include:

• Ensuring Apartment Life's core values are at the center of decision-making.
• Stewarding relationships, budget, access to clubrooms, and many other aspects of the program with excellence. It is imperative that the Events and Ministry Coordinator(s) act with utmost integrity in every area. 

Background, Experience, And Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in event planning, social impact, or human services
• Experience serving at-risk populations preferred
• Excellent listening/communication skills (verbal and written)
• Bilingual Spanish helpful but not required. English proficiency required.
• Ability to provide after-hours or weekend activities as needed
• Event planning and execution experience

Competence -- The Skills Necessary To Execute The Requirements Of This Role Are:

• Basic computer skills such as email, creating resource documents, and completing monthly reports
• Event planning skills, including administration, creativity and organization
• Networking skills
• Time-management/organization
• Conflict resolution
• Professionalism

Coordinators Must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States (at least one coordinator if serving as a team).
• Possess a current driver’s license and liability insurance, and access to a form of reliable transportation to complete coordinator duties such as shopping for events and connecting with vendors. Driving between communities required.
• Be physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, carry up to 25 pounds
• Due to the responsibilities of the role, including access to apartment community information and resources, property funds for events, and the potential for interacting with children, all coordinators must have the ability to pass a criminal background check in compliance with federal, state, and local law.
• Be able to make the minimum term commitment for serving in the apartment communities.
• Have access to their own computer for email communication, calendar creation, and reporting. A personal phone will need to be used for communication with supervisors but is not required for resident communication.