Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)

Apartment Life

Indianapolis, IN

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mission-driven individuals who plan social activities and manage community engagement, with a preference for those comfortable with bilingual communication and flexible work arrangements. The role is based in Indianapolis and requires on-site living with a focus on relational and event coordination.

Best fit for

Mission-driven individuals with a passion for community building and social engagement
— “mission-minded, highly relational, and responsible coordinators who enjoy meeting new people, planning social activities”
Candidates with bilingual skills in English and Spanish and experience in event planning
— “Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish is required for this position”
People who can commit to weekly hours and are available during evenings and weekends
— “Have the availability to commit weekly hours to perform job responsibilities, mainly in the evenings and weekends”

Things to consider

Onsite living is mandatory, with compensation provided through discounted rent rather than a salary
— “The role is compensated by living Onsite at the community with discounted rent”
The role is part-time and may not provide traditional employment benefits or flexibility
— “The coordinator role is part time, 12 hours per week serving 1 community”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with community outreach and event coordination in your resume or interview
— “Plan and host 2 events each month for the residents in the apartment community”
Demonstrate your ability to manage budgets and create marketing materials
— “Manage the event budget process, Develop marketing material for the activities”
Showcase your network-building skills and ability to engage volunteers and partners
— “Engage a support team of volunteers, vendors, and other community partners to maximize impact”

Pace · VariedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

planning and hosting events
developing marketing materials
managing event budgets
engaging volunteers and vendors

Typical background

event planningcommunity engagement

Skills & requirements

Required

Event PlanningBudget ManagementMarketingNetworkingCustomer ServiceVolunteer CoordinationCommunity Engagement

Preferred

Social MediaEvent Logistics

Stack & domain

Event PlanningMarketingBudget ManagementSocial MediaCommunity EngagementCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipCustomer ServiceProblem-solvingMinistryResidential Community Management

About the role

Original posting from Apartment Life via Greenhouse

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.**
We are seeking mission-minded, highly relational, and responsible coordinators 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.
Important Details:
The coordinator role is part time, 12 hours per week serving 1 community located in Indianapolis, IN near Bowman Park.
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.
Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish is required for this position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and host 2 events 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 LinkedIn 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.

Source: Apartment Life careers (Greenhouse)