**Only direct applications will be considered.** To Apply: Send resumé, cover letter and 2-3 references to Nicole Cueno (ncueno@wpc-mpls.org) and Kevin Eveland (keveland@wpc-mpls.org). Applications may be accepted until the position is filled but will be reviewed, and granted interviews, as they are received.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, open-minded congregation worshiping in the heart of Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. As an engaged, urban partner, Westminster has been sharing the good news of God’s peace, love, and justice in the city for more than 160 years.

Summary: This position supports the hospitality ministry of Westminster, which is committed to welcoming all while maintaining a safe and secure environment for all who enter and work at Westminster. A number of our guests are people who are experiencing homelessness or are precariously housed or may present with distress.

Hours: Sundays (Sept-May, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., June-August, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) plus additional event or building support hours as needed. Hours are not guaranteed, will fluctuate depending on needs, and will be approximately 5-15 hours/week.

Accountability: This position will be accountable to and supervised by the Building Hospitality and Safety Manager. This position will be a member of the Sunday Hospitality Team, which is led by the Senior Associate Pastor.

Hospitality, Safety, and Security

- Welcome and interact with all guests, members, staff, and community partners located in our building
- Monitor and assist with people entering the building
- Maintain a positive presence that conveys the church is a safe and welcoming place
- Coordinate with other team members - particularly Building Hospitality and Safety Manager, Facilities, Reception, and clergy – to provide a safe and secure environment
- Communicate safety or security concerns to Building Hospitality and Safety Manager and the Director of Facilities and or reach out to appropriate intervention resources
- Participate in regular security checks of the building and grounds, including doors
- Assist in keeping outdoor areas clean and free from waste
- During down times, assist Facilities staff with event set up and take down

Education/Experience

Three to five years’ related experience and/or training in social work, hospitality, church or nonprofit event support and coordination, and de-escalation techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

-Ability to interact positively with members and guests form a variety of backgrounds and to represent Westminster in a professional manner
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
-Ability to handle emergency and stressful situations in a calm manner
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
-Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
-Self-motivated and decisive; ability to work without close supervision
-Effective oral, written, and active listening skills
-Supports the mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church

Start date: As soon as possible