Events and Community Coordinator

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Point - Airport by Switchpoint is a permanent supportive housing community dedicated to providing stable and reliable housing for low-income and unsheltered individuals. Our goal is to offer a supportive environment with wrap-around concierge services that cater to the unique needs of each guest. The Events and Community Coordinator is responsible for organizing events and fostering a sense of community within the assigned facilities. This role involves creating an inclusive environment within the facilities and helping them connect with external resources. Engagement will be promoted through various activities, events, and classes. Additionally, the Coordinator will work with the Switchpoint marketing team in community outreach, assisting in developing new partnerships that will benefit the residents in their assigned community.

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.