Hospitality Coordinator

New Heights Bentonville | Job Description

Hours: 15 hours weekly, part-time.

Reports to: Derek Barnett, Executive Pastor

Classification: Part-time

Compensation: $16,000 to $18,000 annually, based on experience

A NOTE ON THIS POSITION

New Heights Bentonville is a religious organization. Every person on our staff represents this church to our members, our guests, and our community.

As a religious employer, we hire people who share our faith, affirm our doctrinal statement, and live in a way consistent with our convictions. This applies to every position on our staff.

ABOUT NEW HEIGHTS

New Heights Bentonville is a non-denominational evangelical church in Bentonville, Arkansas, in the heart of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. We are a church of 800+ that holds to historic Christian doctrine and exists to make disciples who love God passionately and love people tangibly. We are in a season of growth, including a new building project and a 2030 vision that is shaping every area of our ministry.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

Most people decide whether they will come back before anyone preaches a word. They decide it in the parking lot, at the door, and in the first ninety seconds inside the building.

We have first-time guests every Sunday. Some of them are visiting a church for the first time in years. Some have never been.

This is a volunteer leadership role. Sunday morning runs on about [50] volunteers across nine teams. Your job is to make sure every one of those spots is filled by someone who is trained, scheduled, and glad to be there.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead the Sunday Morning Experience

Own the guest experience from the parking lot to the seat
Oversee Sunday morning teams: Ambassadors, Greeters, Ushers, Parking, Coffee, Communion, Donuts, Security, and Offering
Ensure setup and teardown of hospitality spaces and supplies
Monitor parking placement and flow for safety and accessibility
Ensure connection cards and first-time guest information are collected and routed to the ministry team the same day
Coordinate parking lot treatment in inclement weather

Recruit and Develop Volunteers

Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers across all hospitality teams
Maintain a volunteer roster with enough depth that no team runs short
Ensure every hospitality volunteer completes a background check
Hold regular gatherings for training, vision, prayer, and encouragement
Pray with and spiritually encourage volunteers, and build a culture of joy and service
Cast vision for hospitality as a ministry of the church, not a set of tasks

Coordinate Safety

Collaborate with the security team and off-duty officers
Ensure volunteers know entry points, protocols, and their role in the church emergency response plan
Participate in emergency drills and training as scheduled
Communicate hospitality plans that affect safety and access

Ensure Access for Everyone

Maintain accessible parking, entry, and seating
Coordinate assistance for guests with mobility, hearing, or other needs

Own Signage and Wayfinding

Maintain interior and exterior signage so a first-time guest can find the auditorium, kids check-in, and restrooms without asking
Update materials and signage through the rebrand and the building transition
Signage design and production are approved by the Executive Pastor and produced with the creative team

Support Special Services and Events

Plan and lead hospitality for baptisms, membership classes, Christmas Eve, Easter, vision nights, and ministry fairs
Coordinate hospitality for funerals, weddings, and memorial services
Support all-church events as assigned

Manage Administration and Supplies

Maintain schedules, rosters, and volunteer communication
Track and record weekly attendance and report to the Executive Pastor
Track supply inventory and place orders within the approved budget
Submit receipts and stay within the approved hospitality budget
Coordinate with the facilities team on setup, cleaning, and maintenance needs
Report monthly to the Executive Pastor on volunteer fill rate and hospitality team health
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor

Be Part of the Team

Attend the weekly Sunday service planning meeting
Attend staff meetings, retreats, and planning seasons as scheduled
Contribute beyond hospitality where your gifts fit the need

Support the Building Transition

Contribute to planning for parking flow, entry points, and guest experience at the New Hope Road facility
Recruit and train additional volunteers as the transition timeline requires

Transition planning is a shared effort led by the Executive Pastor. Scope and hours for this work will be defined together as the timeline develops.

WHAT 15 HOURS LOOKS LIKE

Sunday morning, arrival through teardown: 5 hours
Volunteer recruiting, training, and scheduling: 5 hours
Sunday service planning meeting: 1.25 hours
Supplies, planning, administration, and reporting: 2.75 hours
Flex: 1 hour

Special event weeks and seasonal pushes may run to 18 hours. The Executive Pastor will approve hours above the normal rhythm in advance.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN YEAR ONE

Every hospitality team is fully staffed with trained, background-checked volunteers
Connection cards and guest information reach the ministry team the same day, every week
A guest can find the auditorium, kids check-in, and a restroom without asking anyone
Volunteers show up because they want to, not because you called them Saturday night
You have helped get our volunteer teams ready for the New Hope Road building before we walk into it

We will set specific targets together and review them at 90 days, six months, and one year.

WHAT WE GIVE YOU

Weekly time with the Executive Pastor
A real budget and the authority to spend it
An expense account for meals with volunteers
Access to our pastoral staff for personal care
Opportunity for expanded hours and responsibility as we move into the new building. For the right person with the right gift mix, this role can grow toward full-time.

WHO YOU ARE

You notice the person standing alone and you go talk to them
You are organized. Schedules, rosters, and supplies do not slip
You recruit well and people say yes when you ask
You stay calm when the coffee runs out and the parking lot is full
You are proactive and responsive in your communication
You are a growing follower of Jesus who is committed to the authority of Scripture
You are a team player who works well across staff, volunteers, and security personnel
You have a heart for people who are far from God

REQUIREMENTS

A personal, professing faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in the life of a local church
Experience in hospitality, volunteer coordination, or ministry leadership preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Consistent Sunday morning presence and reliability. This role cannot be covered week to week
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for supply errands
Agreement with the beliefs, mission, and doctrinal statement of New Heights Bentonville
A life and conduct consistent with the beliefs and doctrinal statement of New Heights Bentonville, including our convictions on sexuality, marriage, integrity, and speech
Availability every Sunday morning, including holidays
Availability for the weekly Sunday service planning meeting
Availability for special services and events outside Sunday mornings
Covenant membership at New Heights within 90 days of hire, and ongoing participation in a community group
Successful completion of a background check and completion of periodic rescreening as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role includes standing and walking for extended periods, moving between the parking lot and the building in all weather, lifting and carrying supplies up to 25 pounds, and setting up and tearing down event spaces.

HIRING PROCESS

Application review, phone screen with the Executive Pastor, in-person interview with the Executive Pastor and a hospitality team lead, and a Sunday morning observation. We will keep you informed at each stage.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at NHBentonville.com/jobs. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis with a target start date of Fall 2026

NEW HEIGHTS BENTONVILLE STAFF VALUES

Trust: “We are trustworthy people, building trust with guests, members, and staff through integrity, reliability, and authenticity.”
Honor: “We serve, respect, and defend one another, pursuing healthy conflict to strengthen relationships and ministry impact.”
Clarity: “We over-communicate and strive for clarity in all interactions to ensure alignment and understanding.”
Grit: “We work hard, take ownership, and embrace faith-filled risks to advance God’s kingdom.”
Growth: “We pursue personal and spiritual growth and are committed to fostering growth in others through discipleship and encouragement.”

This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not a complete list of duties. Responsibilities may change as ministry needs change. This document does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment with New Heights Bentonville is at will.

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