Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

Apartment Life•Starkville, MS

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Events and Ministry Coordinator, internally called the Coordinator of Student Services, supports Apartment Life’s service plan by working with an Apartment Life supervisor to prepare a monthly schedule of events and programming that meets the needs of the apartment community. Programming may include resident events and activities, welcoming new residents, and acts of care. The coordinator plans and hosts two events each month, connects residents with one another and with services or local businesses, and supports residents and staff through a network of community support. This is an onsite, part-time role serving one apartment community in Starkville, Mississippi, for 12 hours per week. The coordinator lives onsite in a fully furnished unit and is compensated with discounted rent; the position is not paid. The role can be performed during business hours, evenings, and weekends, with most resident-facing availability needed in evenings and on weekends. The coordinator does not need to be a college student, but should be prepared to support and engage a community with a high student population. The opportunity is intended for mission-minded, relational, and responsible people who enjoy meeting new people, planning activities, and helping others experience God’s unconditional love.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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, 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 the role, 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.
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 community events and programming.
Plan and host two events each month to care for and connect residents, connect residents with one another, and connect them with services or local businesses in the wider community.
Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with support from other residents and a network of community contacts.
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.