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 Houston, TX near Buffalo Bayou Park.
- The coordinator will be paid to serve hourly 12hours per week and be paid $21 per hour.
- The coordinator will need to be available to serve during the work week Monday-Friday before 5pm.
- The coordinator does not need to be a Senior Adult but they do need to have a huge heart to serve this population.
- The coordinator will plan and host 2-3 events/workshops 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.