Semester Resident Coordinator

Spring 2025 - Fall 2026 (10 Month Commitment)
Baltimore, Maryland
Reports to the Program Director

Who We Are

Living & Learning East Coast

The Baltimore Urban Study Center allows students to access and learn from communities in Washington D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. We provide opportunities for students to live in community, engage the challenges of the world, and learn to respond with a biblical Christian worldview.

Living & Learning East Coast is a program of Living & Learning International.

Who You Are

● Reflective follower of Jesus willing to process faith and spirituality with authenticity

● Proficient with Google Workspace or ability to learn Google Workspace  

● 1 to 2 years of Student Life or Resident Life experience 

● Bachelor's Degree required and Master’s degree preferred 

● 2 to 3 years of urban ministry or multicultural experience preferred 

What the Position Is

Coordinate Student Activities 

  • Provide vision and leadership for residential life and Christ-centered multi-cultural community at the Baltimore Urban Study center (game nights, movie nights, craft ideas, community events, etc).

  • Work with the East Coast team to envision, plan, and facilitate fun and meaningful activities in Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC that will foster healthy community and belonging for students! 

  • Partner with other RC to coordinate weekly and weekend activities in Baltimore and DC for students including fun events, excursions, grocery shopping, and Sunday worship opportunities.

Point Person for Student Needs 

  • Provide an example of a Christ-follower to students through actions, attitude, and words. 

  • Live on campus alongside students in a private room with access to shared office space. 

  • Maintain awareness of semester calendar & schedule, and provide clear communication with students. 

  • Report maintenance needs to the Program Director, and help maintain campus cleanliness. 

  • Complete check-in & check-out processes, inventory, and assist in documenting incident reports. 

  • Act as a point person for crisis management issues and health concerns. 

  • Stock, maintain, and carry first-aid kits, supplies, and first-aid backpack

  • Attend BUS staff meetings weekly. 

Disciple Students 

  • Mediate challenges and conflicts among students, in collaboration with the Program Director. 

  • Be available, approachable, and encourage students’ behavior, attitude, actions and words. 

  • Respond to issues that violate or could potentially violate the Living Above Reproach contract.

  • Report any violations to the Program Director within 24 hours of any incident. 

  • Plan and lead intentional weekly small group meetings and individual meetings with students. 

  • Assist in mentoring students as they integrate what they are learning into their lives. 

  • Partner with faculty and staff to provide spiritual and academic support for students. 

  • Budget for discipleship meetings, and provide financial receipts and reports to the Program Director. 

Compensation and Fundraising

Resident Coordinators will personally fundraise $6,000 while L&L East Coast will provide coverage of the remaining items.

  • Housing and utilities

  • Program travel

  • Program activities and excursions

  • Groceries and program meals provided

  • Stipend ($3,000 per semester)