Rose Villa is seeking a full-time 30 hours a week Events Coordinator to join our team!

Personable, creative, and organized are some of the essential characteristics of the Events Coordinator at Rose Villa. If you’re asking yourself “What exactly is this job?” here’s a quick look:

• Manage meeting room reservations
• Manage event requests submitted by residents, staff, and outside partners
• Work with clients to design their perfect event
• Oversee events and work closely with other departments to ensure events run smoothly and as planned
• Create and distribute communications about campus events and activities digitally and by printed flyers
• Oversee and update resident information platform

Who we are: Not your typical retirement community! We are a nonprofit Life Plan community in SE Portland. As an organization, Rose Villa is full of ideas, very collaborative, and recognizes that everyone—including residents, families, and employees—is a contributor.

Our mission is supporting older adults to live the life of their choosing and our core values are:

• Start with yes- all ideas are valid and will be explored
• Curiosity is critical- ask questions first, always
• Assume positive intent- think the best of the other person, and they will do the same for you
• Embrace quirky- we are not a cookie-cutter community, and neither are our residents and staff

We work hard to ensure Rose Villa is where people want to work. We have once again been named by Oregon Business Magazine as one of the 100 best Non-profits to work for in Oregon!

Who we need: While the Event Coordinator gets into the nitty gritty details of events and communication around events, it’s also crucial for this position to build positive relationships and maintain good rapport with Rose Villa residents, staff, vendors, and guests. The right candidate will use good judgement and creative problem solving to address all requests.

Wage and benefits:

• Starting wage is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• This is a full-time, 30 hours a week, non-exempt position.
• Choice of medical plans with few out of pocket costs
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 15 Days Paid Time Off in your first year PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with significant employer match
• Discount at the on-site restaurant – incredible food, including many vegan and gluten-free options
• Access to the on-site saline pool and fitness facilities

Education and experience requirements:

Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent job experience
• At least three years of prior experience demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills
• At least two years of prior administrative support or coordination experience
• At least one year of event planning experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Preferred:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent job experience
• Four or more years of prior experience demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills
• Three or more years of prior administrative support or coordination experience
• Two or more years of event planning experience
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Rose Villa here: https://www.rosevilla.org/about/#section-1106

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person