Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Apartment Life•Arlington, TX

8d•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 to serve through events and programming. Programming can include hosting events and resident activities for Senior Adults (55+), welcoming new residents, and acts of care. This role is internally known as the Coordinator of Senior Adult Services. The community is an adults-only (55+) location in Arlington, TX, requiring 7-9 hours of service per week, often including weekday and evening hours. The coordinator should ideally be in a similar life stage to the demographic served and have a heart to connect with them. Minors under 35 years old are not permitted as occupants.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Basic fluency in English to compose marketing elements and required reports.
Possess a current driver's license and liability insurance.
Access to a form of reliable transportation.
Physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 25 pounds.
Availability to commit weekly hours, mainly in the evenings and weekends.
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.
A network of support through potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lifestyle and Engagement coordinator to host 2-3 events each month for residents, focusing on caring for and connecting with residents, connecting residents to each other, and connecting them to services or local businesses.
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 their experiences online.
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.