Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

Apartment Life•Sachse, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events and Ministry Coordinator, internally called the Coordinator of Senior Adult Services, serves an apartment community by executing Apartment Life’s service plan. Working with an Apartment Life supervisor, the coordinator prepares a monthly schedule of events and programming to meet residents’ needs. Programming may include activities for senior adults (55+), welcoming new residents, and providing acts of care. The available position is at a senior adult community in Sachse, Texas. The coordinator lives onsite and serves 12 hours per week. The role is unpaid and compensated through discounted rent. Some daytime or weekday availability may be needed. Coordinators with children or minor dependents living at home are not eligible because of age restrictions. The community is for adults 55 and older, although the coordinator does not need to be in that age group; a similar stage of life and interest in serving this demographic are preferred.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have basic English fluency to compose community marketing materials and required reports for the property management company.
Must have a current driver's license and liability insurance, reliable transportation, and access to it for duties such as event shopping and connecting with vendors.
Must be physically able to use stairs; bend, sit, stand, and stoop; and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be available to commit weekly hours to the role, mainly evenings and weekends when most residents are home.
Must be able to make the minimum-term commitment to serving in the apartment community.
Must not have children or minor dependents living at home, due to age restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Previous event planning experience.
Experience working within a budget.
Relevant experience using social media.
A support network of potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners.
A similar stage of life to the residents and a heart to connect with and serve the senior adult demographic.

Responsibilities

Plan and host two to three events each month to care for and connect residents, connect residents with one another, and introduce them to services or local businesses in the wider community.
Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with help from other residents and a network of community support.
Invite residents to share online about their experience in the community to enhance its online reputation.
Develop activity marketing materials, including monthly calendars, event flyers, and social media posts.
Manage the event budget process.
Prepare monthly summaries.
Meet with staff and the program director for planning, equipping, and development.
Engage volunteers, vendors, and other community partners to maximize impact.
Visit new residents shortly after move-in and/or residents nearing the end of their lease to connect with them.