Events and Community Coordinator

Description

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.

OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

Job Summary: The Events and Community Coordinator has the responsibility of hosting events and creating a sense of community within the facilities they are assigned. This sense of community should be cultivated within the facilities, as well as connecting the facilities with outside resources. Engagement may be created through events, activities, classes, etc. The coordinator is also responsible for reaching out to local or nearby businesses to develop a relationship between them and the Switchpoint facilities the coordinator is assigned to.  

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate events and activities between the facilities under coordinator’s jurisdiction.  
• Calendar all events and make sure all residents are aware. 
• Develop rapport with residents to encourage activity attendance.  
• Work closely with case management, property management, and residents to determine the type of activities and events that would be successful at the facilities.  
• Connect with community resources and partners to encourage their involvement in activities and events.  
• Use budget appropriately without overspending. 
• Prepare a weekly report on resident attendance to deliver to property management and Regional Director. 
• Communicate regularly with property and case management teams. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Self-Motivated
• Self-Starter
• Excels in Organization and Planning skills
• Excellent written and oral Communication Skills
• Time management
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Exhibits a positive and compassionate attitude, sensitivity, and the ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Recordkeeping/Documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to budget

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years in activities/events coordination, networking, or community engagement.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

(Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• 401k
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Compensation:

Wage range between $18 - $23/hourly

Full-Time Position

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.