Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

Apartment Life•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Apartment Life seeks mission-minded, highly relational, and responsible Events and Ministry Coordinators to create an excellent experience for residents and staff in an apartment community. Coordinators plan consistently excellent events, communicate personally with residents, and provide genuine care and hospitality. The role combines business excellence with a faith-based commitment to loving neighbors and helping people experience God's unconditional love. This is a volunteer position that provides significantly reduced housing costs. Coordinators do not receive wages; instead, they pay a reduced monthly Apartment Life program fee for their apartment. The position requires weekly availability, mainly during evenings and weekends, and a minimum-term commitment to serving in the apartment community.

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 marketing materials for the community and required reports for the property management company.
Must have a current driver's license and liability insurance, and access to reliable transportation for duties such as event shopping and connecting with vendors.
Must be physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be available to commit weekly hours, mainly in the evenings and weekends when most residents are home.
Must 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.
Relevant experience using social media.
A network of potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners.

Responsibilities

Plan and host two 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 support from residents and a network of community supporters.
Invite residents to share online about their experience in the community to enhance its online reputation.
Develop marketing materials for activities, 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.