Events and Community Coordinator at Friends of Switchpoint Inc – Salt Lake City, Utah

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 Point - Fairpark and Airport by Switchpoint is a permanent supportive housing community dedicated to providing stable and reliable housing for low-income and unsheltered individuals. Our goal is to offer a supportive environment with wrap-around concierge services that cater to the unique needs of each guest.

The Events and Community Coordinator is responsible for organizing events and fostering a sense of community within the assigned facilities. This role involves creating an inclusive environment within the facilities and helping them connect with external resources. Engagement will be promoted through various activities, events, and classes. Additionally, the Coordinator will work with the Switchpoint marketing team in community outreach, assisting in developing new partnerships that will benefit the residents in their assigned community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and plan beneficial events, activities and classes for residents.
• Work closely with your facility manager, case management, and residents to determine the type of activities and events that would be successful at the facilities.
• Develop rapport and appropriate professional relationships with residents to help and promote activity attendance.
• Calendar and communicate all events effectively to staff and residents.
• Proactively seek, identify, and approach potential community partners to enhance facility events and activities, and secure donations, resources or sponsorships that benefit the residents.
• Work with Marketing team to help find new community partners.
• Understand and operate inside of a budget.
• Prepare a weekly report on resident attendance to deliver to the facility manager and Regional Director.
• Attend coordination meetings with facility leadership.
• Maintain proper and professional boundaries with all residents
• 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.