Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Events And Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Bronx, New York, United States

This is not a paid position and requires a team of 2 (spouse or teammate of the same gender). The community available is near Soundview Park and has income restrictions based on the number of occupants in the apartment.

Events & Ministry Coordinators create an exceptional Apartment Life experience for residents and onsite staff within an apartment community. Coordinators are passionate about Apartment Life's vision and mission and pair that passion with skill by planning consistently excellent and engaging events; communicating with care and clarity; and offering acts of genuine hospitality and support. Through these efforts, Coordinators help foster meaningful connections and positively impact the lives of residents.

We are seeking mission-minded, highly relational, and responsible individuals who enjoy meeting new people, planning social activities, and helping others experience God's unconditional love. This role provides a unique opportunity to practice business as ministry by faithfully weaving together professional excellence with loving neighbors well.

The weekly time commitment for an onsite coordinator at this community is 8 hours. Onsite coordinators are not paid, but they do receive a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment at a reduced rate.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and host 2 high-quality monthly events for residents to care for and connect residents to one another, onsite staff, and local services or businesses
• Provide a consistent, caring presence for residents and property staff with the support of residents, volunteers, and community partners
• Enhance the community's online reputation by inviting residents to share their experiences
• Create marketing materials for activities, including monthly calendars, event flyers, and social media posts
• Manage the event budget and related processes
• Prepare and submit monthly summaries and reports
• Meet regularly with onsite staff and the Program Director for planning, training, and development
• Recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteers, vendors, and community partners to maximize impact

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Basic fluency in English, including the ability to create marketing materials and complete required reports
• Possess a valid driver's license, current liability insurance, and reliable transportation for duties such as shopping for events and meeting vendors
• Physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Availability to commit weekly hours, primarily during evenings and weekends when residents are most often home
• Ability to commit to the minimum term of service at the assigned apartment community

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience planning or coordinating high-quality events
• Experience working within a budget
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing practices
• An existing network of potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners

To learn more about Apartment Life, we invite you to explore our website, Facebook page, and Instagram page.

Many applicants also find our FAQ page to be a valuable resource when discerning if this opportunity is the right fit.

Additional notes regarding the application

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