Events and Community Coordinator

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014. The Events and Community Coordinator has the responsibility of hosting events and creating a sense of community within the facilities they are assigned. This sense of community should be cultivated within the facilities, as well as connecting the facilities with outside resources. Engagement may be created through events, activities, classes, etc. The coordinator is also responsible for reaching out to local or nearby businesses to develop a relationship between them and the Switchpoint facilities the coordinator is assigned to.

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 events and activities between the facilities under coordinator’s jurisdiction.
Calendar all events and make sure all residents are aware.
Develop rapport with residents to encourage activity attendance.
Work closely with case management, property management, and residents to determine the type of activities and events that would be successful at the facilities.
Connect with community resources and partners to encourage their involvement in activities and events.
Use budget appropriately without overspending.
Prepare a weekly report on resident attendance to deliver to property management and Regional Director.
Communicate regularly with property and case management teams.
Other duties as assigned.