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Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer)

Apartment Life

Odessa, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

This is not a paid position.
Events and Ministry Coordinators get to create and provide an excellent Apartment Life (AL) experience to residents and staff in an apartment community! Coordinators are passionate about the vision and mission of AL and combine this passion with skill to plan consistently excellent and irresistible events, provide exceptional personal communication, and offer acts of genuine care and radical hospitality for those in their scope of service- ultimately impacting the community and the lives of apartment residents.
We are seeking mission-minded, highly relational, and responsiblecoordinators who enjoy meeting new people, planning social activities, and helping people experience God's unconditional love. Coordinators get to partake in doing "business as a ministry" by faithfully weaving together excellence in business with loving their neighbors well.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and host 1 event each month for the residents in the apartment community with the purpose of caring for and connecting with residents, connecting residents to one another and to services or local businesses in the wider community
  • Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with the help of other residents and a network of community support
  • Enhance online reputation by inviting residents to share online about their experience in the community.
  • Develop marketing material for the activities such as monthly calendars, event flyers, and social media posts
  • Manage the event budget process
  • Prepare monthly summaries
  • Meet with staff and program director for planning, equipping, and development
  • Engage a support team of volunteers, vendors, and other community partners to maximize impact
  • Visit new residents shortly after they move-in and/or residents who are near the end of their lease to connect with them

Required Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Have basic fluency in English to compose marketing elements for the community and required reports for the property management company
  • Possess a current driver's license and liability insurance, and access to a form of reliable transportation to complete coordinator duties such as shopping for events and connecting with vendors
  • Be physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Have the availability to commit weekly hours to perform job responsibilities, mainly in the evenings and weekends when most residents are home
  • Be able to make the minimum term commitment to serving in the apartment community

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous event planning experience
  • Experience working within a budget
  • Some relevant experience using social media
  • Have a network of support through potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners

Additional notes regarding the application
  • You may see a place to provide a Linked-In profile or resume. For this position with Apartment Life, you are welcome to submit those, but it is not required.
  • Please note the differences in our onsite and offsite coordinator positions. Please review our website for more details. Onsite coordinators serve an apartment community for 12 hours per week and live onsite for a reduced amount. Offsite coordinators serve for 8-16 hours per month, do not live at the community, and are compensated by an hourly wage.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Event Coordinator?

A: To succeed as an Event Coordinator, key technical skills include proficiency in event planning software, budgeting and financial management, and attention to detail in logistics and timelines. Soft skills such as excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities are also crucial, as they enable effective collaboration with vendors, clients, and team members. These strengths collectively support career growth and effectiveness in the role by enabling Event Coordinators to deliver successful events, build strong professional networks, and advance to leadership positions within the industry.

Q: What is the career path for a Event Coordinator?

A: A typical career progression for an Event Coordinator involves starting as an Entry-Level Coordinator, where they assist in planning and executing events, and then advancing to a Mid-Level Coordinator or Senior Coordinator role, where they take on more responsibility for event planning, budgeting, and team management. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth include learning event management software, developing relationships with vendors and suppliers, and honing project management and communication skills. Long-term career prospects for Event Coordinators may include transitioning into senior leadership roles, such as Event Manager or Director of Events, or exploring related fields like wedding planning, conference management, or hospitality management.

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Apartment Life job posting for a Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite, Volunteer) in Odessa, TX with a salary of $20 to $29 Hourly with a map of Odessa location.