Community Coordinator

Community Coordinator

Full-Time | Some On-Call Required Location: Marietta, GA (Upper Marietta Community) Reports To: Executive Director, Uplift Georgia

About Uplift Georgia Uplift Georgia partners with multifamily communities to cultivate spiritual growth, meaningful relationships, and a vibrant sense of belonging. We believe that Christ-centered relationships and strong community bonds help residents flourish. This role helps bring that vision to life by creating engaging, joyful, and relational spaces for residents to connect with God and one another.

Position Overview The Community Coordinator leads efforts to cultivate a connected, spiritually grounded, and thriving neighborhood by building meaningful relationships, organizing programs and events, and connecting residents with resources. This role blends community development, ministry, and resident support, serving as a compassionate presence and trusted advocate within the community.

Key Responsibilities Spiritual Development & Discipleship • Lead Bible studies, prayer gatherings, and spiritual development programs. • Build intentional, Christ-centered relationships with residents to support their spiritual growth. • Create relational pathways that connect residents to Jesus and foster transformational discipleship.

Community Building & Resident Engagement • Plan and facilitate workshops, community activities, social events, and family-friendly gatherings. • Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive environment where neighbors form strong, supportive relationships. • Encourage resident involvement, leadership, and ownership in community initiatives.

Holistic Support & Resource Connections • Identify resident needs and connect them with appropriate services, including health care, transportation, financial planning, employment support, wellness programs, and more. • Maintain partnerships with local organizations and service providers to expand available resources. • Support residents experiencing emotional, social, spiritual, or practical challenges through compassionate presence and referrals.

Collaboration & Advocacy • Work closely with property managers, leasing agents, and onsite staff to foster a positive living environment. • Advocate for residents’ needs within the community and at the organizational level.• Ensure open communication and strong partnership between Uplift Georgia and property leadership.

Role Logistics • Schedule: Full-time, with some evening and weekend programming; rotating on-call expectations for urgent resident needs. • Location: Based onsite within the designated Westside Atlanta community; on-site residence strongly preferred. • Travel: Occasional local travel for meetings, errands, and workshops.

Qualifications Required • Personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with Uplift Georgia’s mission and values. • Demonstrated experience sharing the Gospel and/or intentionally discipling individuals in their faith journey. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills. • Ability to plan, organize, and lead events and programs. • Confidence in hosting gatherings and facilitating group interaction. • Empathy, emotional maturity, and a heart for serving diverse populations.

Preferred • 1–3 years of experience in community engagement, ministry, social work, outreach, or a related field. • Experience working in multicultural or economically diverse communities. • Conflict resolution or pastoral care experience. • Familiarity with service coordination or resource referral networks. • Fluent in Spanish is strongly recommended.

Why Join Uplift Georgia? Working with Uplift Georgia means joining a team devoted to transforming lives and strengthening communities. You’ll have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships, design impactful programs, and support residents in their spiritual and personal growth. Your work will directly contribute to a vision of connected, empowered, and flourishing communities.

Faith-Based Hiring Statement Because this role includes ministerial and discipleship responsibilities, Uplift Georgia hires individuals who affirm our Christian mission, values, and statement of faith. This position qualifies as a faith-based, mission-driven role.