Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

This is a volunteer position that provides significantly reduced housing costs. Instead of receiving wages, Onsite Coordinators pay a reduced monthly Apartment Life program fee for their apartment.
The community we have available is in Sandy Springs.
Events & Ministry Coordinators create an exceptional Apartment Life experience for residents and onsite staff within an apartment community. Coordinators are passionate about Apartment Life’s vision and mission and pair that passion with skill by planning consistently excellent and engaging events; communicating with care and clarity; and offering acts of genuine hospitality and support. Through these efforts, Coordinators help foster meaningful connections and positively impact the lives of residents.
We are seeking mission-minded, highly relational, and responsible individuals who enjoy meeting new people, planning social activities, and helping others experience God’s unconditional love. This role provides a unique opportunity to practice business as ministry by faithfully weaving together professional excellence with loving neighbors well.
The weekly time commitment for an onsite coordinator at this community is 12 hours. Onsite coordinators are not paid, but they receive a 2 bedrooom/2 bath apartment at a reduced rate.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Plan and host 2 high-quality monthly events for residents to care for and connect residents to one another, onsite staff, and local services or businesses
Plan 1 quarterly VIP event
Provide a consistent, caring presence for residents and property staff with the support of residents, volunteers, and community partners
Enhance the community’s online reputation by inviting residents to share their experiences
Create marketing materials for activities, including monthly calendars, event flyers, and social media posts
Manage the event budget and related processes
Prepare and submit monthly summaries and reports
Meet regularly with onsite staff and the Program Director for planning, training, and development
Recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteers, vendors, and 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
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Basic fluency in English, including the ability to create marketing materials and complete required reports
Must have employment within the surrounding metro area, a remote position, or another consistent source of income sufficient to independently cover the monthly rent. This is an unpaid position, and Coordinators are responsible for their monthly rent and other personal living expenses. The apartment is provided at a reduced rate below the community’s market rate as a benefit of serving as an onsite Coordinator.
Possess a valid driver’s license, current liability insurance, and reliable transportation for duties such as shopping for events and meeting vendors
Physically able to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds
Availability to commit weekly hours, primarily during evenings and weekends when residents are most often home
Ability to commit to the minimum 2-year term of service at the assigned apartment community
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience planning or coordinating high-quality events
Experience working within a budget
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing practices
An existing network of potential volunteers, vendors, or community partners
To learn more about Apartment Life, we invite you to explore our website, Facebook page, and Instagram page.
Many applicants also find our FAQ page to be a valuable resource when discerning if this opportunity is the right fit.
Additional notes regarding the application
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You may see a place to provide a LinkedIn profile or resume. For this position with Apartment Life, you are welcome to submit those, but it is not required.