Residence Life Coordinator - LaGrange
About The Position
The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive residential community within a luxury high-rise building that serves a diverse population, including families and individuals transitioning from homelessness. This role designs and implements community-building activities, promotes resident engagement, and supports housing stability through relationship building and collaboration with service staff. The Residence Life Coordinator plays a critical role in bridging the culture of a high-end residential environment with trauma-informed, supportive housing practices, ensuring all residents feel safe, respected, and connected.
Requirements
- Community-building and engagement.
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
- Communication and conflict resolution.
- Creativity and adaptability.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Property Management and Residential Services.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and event planning skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and collaborate with property management’s Residence Life Coordinator to plan and implement a full spectrum of educational, social, and recreational activities for all residents.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a monthly calendar of inclusive events and activities for residents of all ages and backgrounds.
- Develop programming that promotes community integration between market-rate residents and formerly unhoused individuals.
- Organize workshops focused on life skills, wellness, financial literacy, parenting, and social connection.
- Partner with local organizations and vendors to enhance programming opportunities.
- Gather resident feedback to continuously improve engagement efforts.
- Build positive relationships with residents and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.
- Serve as a visible and approachable presence in the building.
- Encourage resident participation in community initiatives.
- Work closely with the Residential Housing Program Manager and St. Francis House team to align programming with supportive housing goals.
- Coordinate with case managers, clinicians, and property management to identify resident needs and trends.
- Act as a liaison between residents, property management, and service staff when appropriate.
- Support lease compliance and community expectations through engagement—not enforcement.
- Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices in all interactions.
- Be mindful of the unique needs of formerly unhoused residents, including barriers to engagement.
- Help reduce isolation and promote housing stability through meaningful connection.
- Maintain accurate records of events, attendance, and resident engagement metrics.
- Manage program budget for activities and supplies.
- Prepare monthly reports on programming outcomes and participation.
- Ensure all activities comply with building policies and safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance & Atlus dental insurance
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays recognized per year
- employer – paid life & disability insurance
- a vested 403b retirement with 5% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
