SCHWEITZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Title:  Hospitality Coordinator

Supervisor:  First Impressions Director

Hourly/Salary:  Hourly

General Description:  Create an extraordinary guest experience in the hospitality areas on Sunday morning by providing and serving refreshments; recruit train, schedule and celebrate volunteers to assist in ministry.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL SCHWEITZER STAFF:

  • Is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, committed to a Christ-centered lifestyle of continual spiritual growth
  • Aligns tasks and responsibilities in helping Schweitzer achieve its mission of Transforming lives by making disciples of Jesus Christ
  • Shows and earns respect as a leader; is able to work harmoniously with subordinates, peers and congregants
  • Demonstrates high energy and productivity
  • Possesses effective communication skills- oral, written, electronic and listening
  • Is a strategic thinker and uses time wisely
  • Able to identify, recruit, equip, and lead paid and unpaid staff to excel
  • Keeps and maintains confidentially
  • Leads boldly to make the right things happen
  • Seeks continual improvement in ministry
  • Safe sanctuary certified
  • Is or will become a membership at Schweitzer and fulfills the membership covenant of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

  • Create a culture and environment which is welcoming and friendly
  • Recruit, train, and schedule volunteer servants for the hospitality area
  • Select and purchase food and drinks for Sunday morning
  • Purchase supplies for Fellowship Center and Outreach Center kitchen
  • Insure safe food handling practices are followed by all those serving food
  • Oversee budget and expenditures
  • Communicate and celebrate volunteer servants regularly
  • Assist with coordinating church-wide events

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong organizational skills
  • High-level of energy
  • Experience working with, and recruiting volunteers
  • Ability to quickly recognize and resolve problems, finding appropriate solutions
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interact and communicate with church congregants in a positive manner

Hours:  This position is expected to average 10-12 hours per week.    Additional hours may be required to support church-wide special events.   Sunday hours are 7:00-12:00.  This position is required to work at a minimum of three Sundays per month.

Physical requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for an extended period of time
  • Ability to bend, stoop and reach
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs without assistance
  • Ability to push and pull carts