Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

Apartment Life•Starkville, MS

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Events and Ministry Coordinator executes Apartment Life’s service plan for an apartment community. Working with an Apartment Life supervisor, the coordinator prepares a monthly schedule of events and programming to meet residents’ needs. Programming may include engaging events, resident activities, welcoming new residents, and acts of care. Internally, this role is called Coordinator of Student Services. This is an unpaid, part-time role serving one community in Starkville, Mississippi, for 12 hours per week. Compensation is discounted rent for living onsite in a fully furnished unit. The community has a high student population; the coordinator does not need to be a college student but should be willing to support, care for, and engage with college students. Work may take place during business hours, evenings, and weekends, with weekly availability mainly in evenings and weekends when residents are home. The role involves combining business excellence with service and care for neighbors.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have basic fluency in English to compose community marketing materials 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 to job responsibilities, mainly during 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.
Some relevant experience using social media.
A network of support through potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners.

Responsibilities

Plan and host two events each month for apartment residents to care for and connect residents, connect them with one another, and connect them with services or local businesses.
Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with help from residents and a network of community support.
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.