Events and Ministry Coordinator (Offsite, Part-Time)

Events and Ministry Coordinator

Arlington, Texas, United States

This is a part time, paid position. 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 serving 1 Senior Adult (55+) community located in Arlington, TX so the coordinator must have a heart for this population.
• The coordinator will be paid to serve hourly 15 hours per week.
• The coordinator must be available to serve during regular business hours (Monday-Friday before 5:30pm).
• The coordinator will plan and host 2-3 events each month to promote social engagement, wellness, health, enrichment, and stability.
• The coordinator will update a list of helpful resources for residents monthly for rent assistance, food assistance, and other needs.
• The coordinator will meet with residents with specific needs and help connect them to local resources.
• The coordinator will partner with community businesses to provide holistic activities.
• The coordinator will communicate effectively with the onsite staff and AL supervisor.
• The coordinator will report activity and impact each month.
• Please review our website to review the Resident Services program here.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Work with corporate, government, and nonprofit partners to create programs that fit each community's needs.
• Organize and host educational workshops for adults and youth
• Meet with residents to provide support and connect them with resources
• Share information about rental, food, and other assistance programs
• Overall all activities to ensure they run smoothly
• Communicate regularly with onsite staff
• Meet weekly with your supervisor to review program and goals
• Submit monthly reports on activities and impact

Required qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in event planning, social impact, or human services
• Excellent listening/communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to provide after-hours or weekend activities as needed
• Basic computer skills
• Basic fluency in English to compose marketing elements for the community and required reports
• 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
• Be physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 25 pounds
• Have the availability to commit weekly hours to perform job responsibilities, mainly in the evenings and weekends when most residents are home
• Be able to make the minimum term commitment to serving in the apartment community

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience serving at-risk populations preferred
• Previous event planning experience
• Experience working within a budget
• Some relevant experience using social media
• Have a network of support through potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners

Additional notes regarding the application:

• You may see a place to provide a LinkedIn profile, resume, or cover letter. For this position with Apartment Life, you are welcome to submit those, but it is not required.