Global Partnerships Hospitality Assistant

Reports To: Coordinator of Global Partnerships
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $11 per hour
Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week

Position Summary

The Global Partnerships Hospitality Assistant assists the Coordinator of Global Partnerships in providing top-class hospitality to international scholars in the Visiting Scholars Program and other international guests of Asbury Seminary.

Essential Functions

1. Visiting Scholars Arrival Preparation

a. Prepare scholar’s townhouse for arrival
b. Purchase welcome basket groceries and other townhouse supplies as needed
c. Coordinate with student volunteers 2-3 arrival dinner meals for scholars
d. Assist Coordinator with campus tour and orientation meetings (as needed)
e. Accompany new scholars to first chapel service and first cafeteria meal

2. Visiting Scholars Ongoing Care

a. Coordinate bi-monthly transportation for scholars to go grocery shopping or other errands as needed
b. Make airport runs for scholars traveling domestically
c. Assist the Coordinator with the all-day cultural outing event for scholars
d. Assist with other scholar care needs or events as needed

3. International Guest Hospitality

a. Assist the Coordinator with various international guests as needed

Required/Preferred Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to operate with a spirit of generous hospitality that shows honor and welcome to those from a different culture.

2. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, showing strong cultural sensitivity

3. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.)

4. Dependable and detail-oriented

Education and Experience

1. Preferably 1-2 years administrative or support staff experience in an institution of higher learning.

2. Ideally possesses cross-cultural experience and skills for interacting with people from other cultures.

Salary : $11