Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Apartment Life•Cedar Hill, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a volunteer position compensated by discounted rent for living onsite at the community. The Events and Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for executing the service plan of Apartment Life, working with their supervisor to prepare a monthly schedule for events and programming. This includes hosting events and resident activities for Senior Adults (55+), welcoming new residents, and performing acts of care. The role is internally known as Coordinator of Senior Adult Services. The coordinator will live onsite in Cedar Hill, TX, and serve for 12 hours per week, with availability during the work week, including evenings and weekends. The community is 55+ adults only, and while the coordinator does not have to be in this age group, a preference is for someone in a similar life stage with a heart for serving this demographic. The role involves 'business as a ministry,' blending business excellence with neighborly love. 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.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Have basic fluency in English to compose marketing elements for the community and required reports for the property management company.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Plan and host 2 events each month for the residents in the apartment community with the purpose of caring for and connecting with residents, connecting residents to one another and to services or local businesses in the wider community.
Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with the help of other residents and a network of community support.
Enhance online reputation by inviting residents to share online about their experience in the community.
Develop marketing material for the activities such as monthly calendars, event flyers, and social media posts.
Manage the event budget process.
Prepare monthly summaries.
Meet with staff and program director for planning, equipping, and development.
Engage a support team of volunteers, vendors, and other community partners to maximize impact.
Visit new residents shortly after they move-in and/or residents who are near the end of their lease to connect with them.