Overnight Building Host

Bridgetown Church • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Building Host gives the church building a welcoming, attentive presence during overnight hours while the 24-hour prayer room is open. Hosts are stationed with a view of the parking lot and entrance. They notice who comes and goes, and they report anything unusual by following the church’s written guidelines. This is an observe-and-report role, not a security position. Hosts aren’t expected to confront anyone or step into a situation themselves.

Requirements

• Living within character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3v1-13
• Aligned with Bridgetown’s theological beliefs as described at bridgetown.church/belief
• Agree with the leadership structure of Bridgetown Church as described at bridgetown.church/about
• Adhering to Bridgetown Staff Values: empowerment, communication, playfulness, team, spirit-led and orthodox, stewardship, integrity, and prayer
• Self-starter who is well organized and proactive
• Enthusiasm and passion to serve Bridgetown, responding to the unique needs of each situation
• Sit frequently
• Stand occasionally, punctuated by opportunity to sit at short, varying intervals
• Walk level surfaces frequently
• Walk stairs on an occasional basis
• Frequent requirement for hand dexterity for computer and telephone usage, as well as writing
• Must be able to read clearly
• Must be able to hear
• Must have strong command of the English language and be able to be clearly understood when speaking
• Regularly lift up to 30lbs
• Regularly carry up to 30lbs
• Regularly push up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Stay at your assigned post for the whole shift and keep watch over the parking lot and entrance.
• Notice scheduled prayer room visitors as they arrive and leave, and keep track of anyone who isn’t expected.
• Follow the provided guidelines and contact the right person (or 911 in an emergency) if you see suspicious activity or a safety concern.
• Don’t confront or physically engage anyone, and don’t put yourself at risk. Your job is to observe, report and stay safe.
• Make sure doors stay secured and report any building problems, like a door propped open or a broken light.
• Keep a short shift log of anything unusual and pass it to the designated staff contact at the end of your shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed