Events and Ministry Coordinator (Offsite, Part-Time)

Apartment Life•Baytown, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Events and Ministry Coordinator, internally called the Coordinator of Resident Services, serves one apartment community in Baytown, Texas, near Lynchburg. This paid, part-time role executes Apartment Life’s service plan by working with an Apartment Life supervisor to prepare programming that meets the community’s needs. Programming includes resident events, adult and family workshops or classes, resource activities, and welcoming new residents. The coordinator plans and hosts monthly social events, workshops, and a food pantry to promote social engagement, wellness, health, enrichment, and stability. They maintain information about local assistance and resources, meet with residents who have specific needs, and help connect them to local services. The role also partners with community businesses, communicates with onsite staff and the Apartment Life supervisor, and reports monthly on activities and impact. The position is paid hourly for 8 hours per week at $21 per hour. Work is generally scheduled in afternoons or evenings, preferably during the work week, though the coordinator must be available for activities during evenings or weekends as needed and when residents are most likely to be home.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree or related experience in event planning, social impact, or human services.
Excellent written and verbal listening and communication skills.
Ability to provide after-hours or weekend activities as needed.
Basic computer skills.
Basic fluency in English to compose community marketing materials and required reports.
Current driver’s license and liability insurance, plus access to reliable transportation for duties such as shopping for events and connecting with vendors.
Physical ability to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 25 pounds.
Availability to commit weekly hours to job responsibilities, mainly during evenings and weekends when residents are home.
Ability to make the minimum term commitment to serve in the apartment community.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.
Experience serving at-risk populations.
Previous event planning experience.
Experience working within a budget.
Relevant experience using social media.
A network of potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners.

Responsibilities

Work with an Apartment Life supervisor to prepare a monthly schedule of events and programming suited to the community’s needs.
Work with corporate, government, and nonprofit partners to create programs that fit each community’s needs.
Plan and host monthly social events, workshops, and a food pantry.
Organize and host educational workshops for adults and youth.
Meet with residents who have specific needs, provide support, and connect them with local resources.
Share information about rental assistance, food assistance, and other assistance programs.
Update a monthly list of helpful resident resources.
Partner with community businesses to provide holistic activities.
Oversee activities to ensure they run smoothly.
Communicate regularly and effectively with onsite staff and the Apartment Life supervisor.
Meet weekly with the supervisor to review the program and goals.
Submit monthly reports on activities and impact.