Culture Coordinator

Hotels done differently. It’s not just a slogan, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place, and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.

The Detroit Foundation Hotel has transformed the historic Detroit Fire Department Headquarters into a 100 room independent hotel that adds another piece to the ongoing Detroit renaissance puzzle. The hotel draws on the Motor
- City's unparalleled past while proactively moving the city to its next incarnation as a national cultural, business and artistic touch- point. Featuring an inviting ground- floor restaurant, The Apparatus Room, the hotel partners with local distillers, brewers, farmer s and other edible sundry purveyors to deliver and authentic Detroit experience. The hotel is managed by Aparium, which was founded in 2011, driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city.

Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically.

It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

You are humble and understand the need to work side-by-side with others; and you take feedback to make things better seriously. Your experience is eclectic and dynamic. You have prepared for the worst emergency, and you are the one exuding calm, confidence, and know-how when the unexpected rears its head. You have a special place in your heart for the people and teams you have worked with during your career.

You understand that an organized and systematic approach to preventative maintenance is necessary for the life and well-being of the property. You know every hour spent in preparation is worth ten in reaction. You know success comes through collaboration and teamwork.

The People + Culture Coordinator reports to and works directly with the Director of People + Culture. As an HR professional, you will live and breathe the company’s culture pillars of People, Place, and Character that promote an engaging, positive, and safe work environment for all associates. The position will ensure execution of proven practices and programs, ensuring associates feel recognized, valued, and supported.

This position supports all areas of the hotel as a trusted advisor and sounding board for associates. If positivity, self-sufficiency, and attentiveness are not your main attributes, this is not the position for you.

• Uphold and act as a role model for the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, embodying values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality to guests and your co-workers
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to gain an understanding of all…