This is not a paid position. The role is compensated by living Onsite at the community with discounted rent. **PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT DETAILS SECTION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING.** The Events and Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for excellence in executing the service plan of Apartment Life. Specifically, they work with their Apartment Life supervisor to prepare a monthly schedule to serve through events and programming in order to meet the needs of each community. Programming can include resident events, workshops/classes for adults and families, resourcing activities and welcoming new residents. This role internally will be called Coordinator of Resident Services. Important Details: • The coordinator role is part time, 12 hours per week serving 1 community located in Jackson, MS. • The role requires a team of two people. A team can be a married couple, adult family members, or two roommates of the same gender who will serve together for 2 years. • The role can be completed during business hours, evenings and weekends. • The coordinator will live Onsite at the community and the role is compensated with discounted rent. It is not a paid position. • The coordinator will plan and host several events each month to promote social engagement, wellness, health, enrichment, and stability. • The coordinator will create a monthly schedule that includes community activities and/or workshops. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Work with corporate, government, and nonprofit partners to create programs that fit each community's needs. • Organize and host educational workshops for adults and youth • Meet with residents to provide support and connect them with resources • Share information about rental, food, and other assistance programs • Overall all activities to ensure they run smoothly • Communicate regularly with onsite staff • Meet weekly with your supervisor to review program and goals • Submit monthly reports on activities and impact Required Qualifications • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Be legally eligible to work in the United States • Bachelor's Degree or related experience in event planning, social impact, or human services • Excellent listening/communication skills (written and verbal) • Ability to provide after-hours or weekend activities as needed • Basic computer skills • Basic fluency in English to compose marketing elements for the community and required reports • 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 • Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required • Experience serving at-risk populations preferred • 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, resume, or cover letter. For this position with Apartment Life, you are welcome to submit those, but it is not required.