Coordinador(a) de Eventos y Ministerio/Events and Ministry Coordinator (Onsite)
This is a volunteer role. A rent concession is provided for the apartment unit. The coordinator is responsible only for utilities.
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, volunteer, serving 2 small communities housing University/College students located in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
The coordinator will live onsite at the community and must be able to accommodate a studio apartment unit which is ideal for a single adult.
It is not a paid role. A rent concession is provided for the apartment unit by the management. The coordinator is responsible only for monthly utilities.
The volunteer role can be completed during evenings and weekends.
The coordinator will plan and host several activities 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.
Volunteer 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.
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
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required (bilingual)
Be legally eligible to serve in Puerto Rico
Experience in event planning, social impact, ministry, or human services
Excellent listening/communication skills in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Ability to provide after-hours or weekend activities as needed
Basic computer skills
Able to compose marketing elements for the community and required reports
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 time to serve and complete volunteer responsibilities, mainly in the evenings and weekends when most residents are home
Be able to make the minimum volunteer term commitment to serving in the apartment community
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving at-risk populations and students
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
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