Resident Life Ministries serves residents in apartment communities (owned and managed by The Prime Company, Manhattan KS) near major universities, through the hosting of weekly community events & faith-focused small groups. This is a university-student outreach ministry with a micro-apartment provided at The Urban in Columbus OH--a role and housing that would best "fit" a young, single adult/student!
Res Life Coordinator (RLC) Job Description/Requirements:
1. Self-starters who love Jesus and love sharing the Gospel with others!
2. Purpose-driven individual excited to live and serve at a university-student-focused apartment located near The Ohio State University.
3. Belongs to a local church and is leading a Bible study (or with previous experience).
4. Excited to host an apartment community event each week for residents—with a focus on food & fun!
5. Comfortable hosting a weekly Bible study (investigative, for spiritual seekers) at their apartment property, open to any and all residents.
6. Able to create and maintain a Prayer Support Team, with weekly updates using Signal app.
7. Responsible to meet with the property management/site team 1-2 times monthly to discuss plans and coordinate scheduling and marketing of apartment events.
8. Committed to meet with the RLM Director 1-2 times monthly for support, accountability, and training.
9. Engaged with a mentor from their church (meeting 1-2 times monthly) who can provide spiritual guidance, personal accountability, and prayer support for the RLC.
10. Eager to meet virtually each month with The Big Team—all Coordinators from all eight sites/cities!
11. Recent college graduates will be given priority, but current students at OSU (minimum junior status through graduate students) are welcome to apply.
12. Estimated time requirement: 10-15 hours/week
13. Minimum 1-year commitment is requested, with ongoing service based on “fit” & performance.
Compensation:
1. Free rent and utilities in a micro-apartment at https://www.theurbanohio.com/ where they live and serve. *Please note that compensation is provided in the form of free housing + utilities--there is no paycheck for this job! "Payment" is the value of a private micro-apartment at The Urban, just blocks from OSU, valued at $1100-1300/month.
2. Monthly Events budget based on number of residents & event attendance
3. Monthly Ministry budget for coffee/meals/snacks/Bible study materials for residents
4. Annual in-person Big Team Retreat for training, encouragement, and inspiration!
Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,300.00 per month
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able and willing to live in a micro-apartment in a student-focused apartment community?
- Do you currently live in Columbus OH or are you planning to relocate there for another job or ministry? Please share details if you would like to be considered for this position!
- Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus and love engaging in conversations about God with spiritual seekers? Please answer with several sentences!
- Are you a current student at The Ohio State University or a recent graduate? Which one? If neither, are you currently a student and where?
Work Location: In person
