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Position Title Coordinator of Events and Hospitality
Classification Title Hourly Part Time (.1-.49 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department Campus Ministries
Job Description
The Campus Ministries (CM) Coordinator of Events and Hospitality operates in the spiritual gifting of Christian hospitality to graciously invite students into the abundant life of Jesus. He or she creates an atmosphere of welcome for all through relationally focused initiatives where people are known and loved.

Reports to: CM Executive Assistant and Operations Manager
Hours: Part-time: 20hrs/week, 10 months/year

Responsibilities include:

• Cast a vision for gospel hospitality for the CM office building and events.
• Align CM's hospitality vision with the college's pursuit of its Christian Aspirations, especially the phrase: "Students of all faiths - or no faith at all - are welcomed at Hope. We invite our students to join a vibrant, caring academic community where the Christian faith and the pursuit of knowledge intersect and where the full humanity of all may flourish. All at Hope are invited to experience the love and good news of God's forgiveness found in Jesus Christ."
• Recruit, coordinate, train, and empower a team of student workers, student volunteers, and community volunteers to fulfill CM's hospitality vision.
• Within the CM building especially, create a positive and welcoming front door presence that receives and assists all who enter.
• Provide relational care to students and, as needed, transfer care to CM chaplains.
• If possessing a necessary skill level, curate a CM social media presence that amplifies the ministry's messaging and ethos.
• Assist the CM Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, and collaborate with chaplains, to plan and implement events such as Front Porch Fridays, Night Out, Night of Gratitude, Freshmen Orientation, Involvement Fair, open houses, Emerging Leader Nights, or others as determined by newly emerging hospitality vision.
• Manage the ordering of office and hospitality supplies.
• Assist the CM Executive Assistant and Operations Manager with EMS room reservations and building use.
• Assist the CM Executive Assistant and Operations Manager in other tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

• A mature faith in Jesus Christ with an active prayer life and willingness to pray for others.
• A support of the vision and mission of Hope College and Campus Ministries
• B.A. preferred
• A desire to work and serve on a Christian ministry team
• A passion to work with youth in a higher education setting
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in a demanding and fast-paced work environment
• Emotional self-awareness and a teachable spirit
• Computer skills and knowledge of software management tools required
• A strong work ethic, with a demonstrated record of administrative follow-through

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-334SR
Job Posting Open Date 10/22/2025
Job Posting Close Date 11/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
To submit an application, please include your resume and a cover letter explaining your alignment with Hope College's Christian aspirations.

Applications will be reviewed after November 7, 2025. We appreciate your patience in waiting for further communication until after the application window is closed.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents