Events and Ministry Coordinator

Apartment Life; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Apartment Life is seeking dedicated onsite coordinators to enhance community experiences through event planning and relationship building. The role, starting in Fall 2025, involves organizing monthly events, engaging residents, and managing community support. Ideal candidates are passionate about service, available evenings and weekends, and value community connections.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and host 2-4 events monthly for resident engagement.
• Manage the event budget and prepare monthly summaries.
• Visit new residents and connect with them.

Skills

Event Planning

Community Engagement

Basic English Fluency

Job description

Apartment Life conventional coordinators are responsible for creating an excellent experience for residents and staff in an apartment community. Coordinators are passionate about the mission of AL and plan engaging events, communicate effectively, and show genuine care and hospitality, impacting the community and residents' lives.

The work can be summarized as: Care, Connect, and Call.

We seek mission-minded, relational, and responsible coordinators who enjoy meeting new people, planning activities, and sharing God's love. Coordinators integrate excellence in business with caring for neighbors.

Our current need is for onsite coordinators (must live at the community) starting Fall 2025.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and host 2-4 events monthly to care for and connect residents, and link them to services and the wider community.
• Provide a caring touch to residents and staff with community support.
• Enhance online reputation by encouraging residents to share their experiences.
• Create marketing materials like calendars, flyers, and social media posts.
• Manage the event budget.
• Prepare monthly summaries.
• Meet with staff and program director for planning and development.
• Engage volunteers, vendors, and community partners to maximize impact.
• Visit new residents and those near lease end to connect with them.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Basic English fluency for marketing and reports.
• Current driver's license, liability insurance, reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to use stairs, bend, sit, stand, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Availability for weekly evening and weekend hours.
• Willing to commit to the minimum term at the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Event planning experience.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Social media experience.
• Support network of volunteers, vendors, or community partners.

Additional Notes

• Submitting a LinkedIn, resume, or cover letter is optional.
• If attending a local church or working, include that info in the application.
• Note the difference between onsite (live at the community, 16-20 hrs/week) and offsite (3-9 hrs/week, no residence at the community).