Graduate Life Hospitality Team Member

Job DetailsJob Location: Wake Forest, NC 27587Position Type: Part TimePosition Type: Seasonal Hourly Role  Term Length: One semester (approx. 16 weeks)  Time Commitment: Average of 2 hours per week  Semester Pay: $350 a semester  Reports/Coordinates With: Community Life Assistant    Role Purpose Hospitality Team Members serve as neighborhood-based connectors who support Graduate Life’s mission by cultivating relational community among local graduate students. Through events, intentional relationship-building, and communication, team members help foster welcoming, mission-minded neighborhoods. Core Responsibilities 1. Neighborhood Community Events Each Hospitality Team Member is responsible for coordinating three (3) neighborhood-wide events per semester within their assigned neighborhood. This includes: Planning and preparing for each event Coordinating logistics (location, supplies, setup, cleanup, etc.) Recruiting and coordinating volunteers to assist with planning, preparation, or execution Hosting events in a way that is welcoming, relational, and aligned with Graduate Life’s mission Events may vary in size and format (e.g., cookouts, social gatherings, outreach-oriented activities). 2. Communication & Promotion To support neighborhood engagement, Hospitality Team Members are responsible for clear and consistent communication, including: Maintaining regular communication with their neighborhood through the neighborhood GroupMe chat Promoting events and opportunities via word of mouth and physical flyers Ensuring neighborhood residents are aware of upcoming events, activities, and opportunities Hospitality Team Members should represent Graduate Life well through timely, hospitable, and mission-aligned communication. 3. Community Connections Hospitality Team Members are expected to cultivate a new community connection each month within their neighborhood. A community connection is defined as: A substantive, intentional conversation with a neighborhood resident for the purpose of building a new relationship, deepening an existing relationship, or providing care, spiritual formation, or discipleship. These connections may occur organically but should be pursued intentionally and prayerfully. 4. Planning & Coordination Hospitality Team Members are expected to: Meet periodically with the Community Life Assistant for planning, check-ins, and coordination Maintain clear, proactive communication regarding events, challenges, and needs Coordinate volunteer involvement 5. Monthly Reporting Each Hospitality Team Member will submit a monthly report that includes: An update on event planning and execution A summary of community connections made that month Reflections on neighborhood engagement, momentum, and challenges Reports are intended to support accountability, discernment, and strategic planning for Graduate Life. Time Commitment & Flexibility The role averages approximately 2 hours per week over the course of the semester. Time commitment may fluctuate week-to-week depending on event timing and planning needs. Hospitality Team Members are responsible for managing their time to meet expectations across the semester.   Professional & Relational Expectations Maintain reliable communication with the Community Life Assistant Fulfill responsibilities independently and with initiative Represent Graduate Life with integrity, hospitality, and mission-mindedness Serve residents with care, respect, and a Gospel-oriented posture Qualifications a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Required Qualifications Supports the mission, values, and community standards of SEBTS. Strong interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to initiate and cultivate meaningful relationships with residents from diverse backgrounds. Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to coordinate and lead events, including planning, logistics, volunteer coordination, and follow-through. Dependable in meeting deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience planning events, coordinating volunteers, or leading community-building initiatives. Comfortable using communication platforms such as GroupMe and other basic digital communication tools. Familiarity with the SEBTS neighborhoods and community.