EVENT SUPERVISOR

California Heights UMC is seeking a few church congregation members who are interested in serving as Event Supervisor to assist with activities at our church that are sponsored by non-church members.

Background

The Board of Trustees has decided that an Event Supervisor must be present at all events and meetings at our facilities that are sponsored by non-church members. The sponsors of non-member events and meetings will be charged a fee for the church to provide an Event Supervisor if it occurs when the church office is closed. Church members who sponsor an event may act as the Event Supervisor for their own event if they follow the duties below.

Position Description and Duties

The Event Supervisor:

is an ad-hoc “volunteer” position; this is NOT a staff position
may be filled by a current church employee
must receive training prior to serving
will perform the following tasks:
open doors and turn off alarms
turn on lights
welcome the group when they arrive
understand the contract use provisions for the group
remind the group contact and/or enforce the use provisions (such as no smoking on the property, limits on which rooms are available, etc.) during the event
answer questions from the group
remain visible near the group activity and available for questions throughout the rental time
keep a list of contact numbers if a problem arises
at the event conclusion, ensure all occupants have left; turn off lights; close and lock all doors; set alarm prior to leaving
will not be responsible for cleaning after an event
will receive an honorarium of $18 per hour, or regular hourly wage if a current church employee

Qualifications

The Event Supervisor must:

be a current church member
be at least 21 years old
complete training to be offered by the church
be able to perform the duties of Event Supervisor without supervision

Training will include:

learning how to open and lock/unlock the doors and turn on lights
how to operate the alarm system
emergency phone numbers
and other tasks