SAN DIEGO, CAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Liberty Military Housing

• Job overview

  The Events Coordinator I at Liberty Military Housing plans and hosts community events to enhance resident connections and experiences, supporting the company's mission to serve military families.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves planning, coordinating, and managing multiple events, handling budgets and contracts, marketing events, collaborating with partners, maintaining records, and supporting district teams and department projects.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers an hourly wage of $23.00 to $27.00, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, 401k with company match, employee stock ownership, incentive bonuses, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have 1-2 years of event planning or related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google apps, social media, and preferably graphic software, strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours and travel.

• Career development

  Liberty Military Housing provides over 150 hours of annual professional development and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and collaborative culture.

• Work environment and culture

  The company values empathy, collaboration, diversity, and service to military families, fostering a people-first environment focused on personal and professional growth.

• Company information

  Liberty Military Housing serves military families across the U.S. by providing quality housing and employs a team with property management and military backgrounds dedicated to excellent service.

• Job location and travel

  The job is located in San Diego with travel required to various regional locations for events, training, and meetings.

• Unique job features

  The role offers unique opportunities to impact military family communities through well-organized events and includes comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Company overview

Liberty Military Housing is a premier provider of privatized military housing in the United States, dedicated to serving military families by offering quality homes and community support. The company generates revenue through long-term contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, managing and maintaining residential properties on military bases. Founded in 2001, Liberty Military Housing has grown significantly, emphasizing a commitment to enhancing the living standards of service members and their families through exceptional property management and customer service.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your event planning experience, emphasizing your ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, coordinate vendors, and handle logistics, as these are core responsibilities at Liberty Military Housing.

• Showcase proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, social media platforms, and any graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop or InDesign, since marketing coordination and content creation are key parts of the role.

• Apply through multiple channels including Liberty Military Housing’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed.

• Connect with current employees in the events or community engagement divisions at Liberty Military Housing on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent event posts or asking about their favorite part of working with military families to start conversations.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'event planning,' 'vendor management,' 'logistics coordination,' 'budget oversight,' and 'community engagement' to pass initial resume screenings.

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