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Director of Hospitality

Responsibilities

         General Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes Shelby Next CMS for all Congregational Care documentation
  • Participates in all staff meetings, staff retreats, leadership meetings, and the general life of the church
  • Collaborates with the Pastors, staff, and key leaders for the planning of events and liturgical seasons
  • Serves as an ex-officio staff member of Church Council

    Church Calendar Management:

  • Serves as the primary administrator of the church-wide calendar in Shelby Next CMS
  • Coordinates scheduling requests of facility usage for ministries and outside vendors/groups
  • Oversees the church calendar to prevent scheduling conflicts, ensure events align with church priorities, and reflect the rhythm of the liturgical seasons.
  • Ensures clear communication of calendar updates to all staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers
  • Supports long range planning in collaboration with ministry leaders and staff

          Hospitality Desk and Volunteer Oversight:

  • Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises hospitality desk and general church office/facility volunteers
  • Ensures consistent schedule of hospitality desk while church office is open, during worship, and special events
  • In conjunction with the Pastors, develops radical hospitality practices for greeting, check-in, and registration needs
  • Maintains hospitality desk resources
  • Fosters a culture of warmth, attentiveness, and inclusivity

    Event and Volunteer Coordination: 

  • Collaborates with ministry leaders and staff to identify hospitality and logistical needs for events
  • Assists in scheduling volunteer teams for hospitality functions (greeters, ushers, event hosts, etc.)Coordinates room setup, flow, and hospitality elements in partnership with facility staff
  • Utilizes Shelby Next CMS to maintain event templates, checklists, and workflow systems
  • Provides onsite support during major church-wide events, such as Wednesday Evening Fellowship, Special Worship Services (Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.), etc.
  • Communicates clearly with ministry leaders and staff regarding deadlines and expectations for events

All the above are subject to change based upon the needs of First UMC and the needs of all other staff members.


Qualifications:

  • Experience with event planning and coordination 
  • General knowledge of the liturgical year and liturgical cycles or willing to receiving training
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to physically lift objects up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to drive church vehicles as needed for ministry

Education Associate’s degree required in Hospitality or Business Management, or degree similar (bachelor’s degree preferred)    
                                                                                            

Direct reports:

  • At times, assist with training of volunteers.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to careers@fumcgastonia.org. 

Organist

 

Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1,500-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community.  Two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals.  Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred, graduate degree optional), with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel.  The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context.  Come and join an outstanding ministry team. Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.

 

Childcare Staff

First United Methodist Church of Gastonia is hiring childcare, providers who help create a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Applicants should be energetic, gracious, friendly and nurturing, as well as willing to partner with parents in empowering the spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children within our care. 


Specific Responsibilities:

  • Communicating with parents concerning any special needs of infants or children.
  • Maintaining close supervision of children, including feeding, diapering, and potty breaks as needed.
  • Being engaged with children.
  • Ensuring that children are properly cared for, including diapering procedures and behavior policies.
  • Maintain proper discretion with information shared by or with staff and parents.

Schedule:

Sundays, 8:30am-12:30pm

Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm


Qualifications:

  •  16 years or older
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience caring for infants, toddlers, or preschool children
  •  Knowledge of basic safety and health regulations regarding child care
  •  Passing of drug and applicable background checks.

Wage:

 $12 per hour


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