Events and Community Coordinator

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014. Their mission is to empower those in need by addressing the underlying causes of poverty and providing personalized, comprehensive plans for self-sufficiency. The organization envisions a world where individuals are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to improve their circumstances. Core culture values include Kindness, Connection, Kinship, Self-Worth, and Self-Reliance, guided by principles such as Kindness, Leadership, Transparency, Authenticity, Positive Influence, and the Golden Rule. Their motto is 'It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.' The Point - Fairpark and Airport by Switchpoint is a permanent supportive housing community offering stable housing and wrap-around concierge services for low-income and unsheltered individuals. The Events and Community Coordinator will organize events and foster community within these facilities, creating an inclusive environment and connecting residents with external resources through various activities, events, and classes. This role also involves collaborating with the Switchpoint marketing team on community outreach and developing new partnerships to benefit residents.

Requirements

Self-Motivated
Self-Starter
Excels in Organization and Planning skills
Excellent written and oral Communication Skills
Time management
Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Exhibits a positive and compassionate attitude, sensitivity, and the ability to work well with a diverse population.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
Recordkeeping/Documentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to budget
2+ years in activities/events coordination, networking, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and plan beneficial events, activities and classes for residents.
Work closely with your facility manager, case management, and residents to determine the type of activities and events that would be successful at the facilities.
Develop rapport and appropriate professional relationships with residents to help and promote activity attendance.
Calendar and communicate all events effectively to staff and residents.
Proactively seek, identify, and approach potential community partners to enhance facility events and activities, and secure donations, resources or sponsorships that benefit the residents.
Work with Marketing team to help find new community partners.
Understand and operate inside of a budget.
Prepare a weekly report on resident attendance to deliver to the facility manager and Regional Director.
Attend coordination meetings with facility leadership.
Maintain proper and professional boundaries with all residents
Other duties as assigned.