The role of the parking lot attendant is to seek out visitors and welcome them to the service. This person will also help direct traffic when necessary.
Position Details: 
-Position Type: Volunteer
-May Be Filled By: Church Member
-Maturity Level: New, Growing Christian
-Spiritual Gifts: Any
-Best Personality Traits: Dependable - Hospitable - Even tempered
-Length of Service Commitment: 1 Year Minimum
-Anticipated Time Commitments: 2 hours per week serving (more during special events).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
-Check the local weather forecast and come prepared to be outside for 30- 45 minutes (i.e. wear cool clothes, heavy coat and scarf, rain gear, etc.) People believe you really care when you are out in the rain, snow or heat.
-Check in with the Team Leader to find out your post for the service/event (outside/inside and post).
-Open doors and offer assistance as needed (i.e. disabled, elderly).
-Obtain a radio, parking vest and umbrella (if raining).
-Deliberately seek out and greet people you do not recognize. Be aware that you will be the first person to help guests feel accepted.
-Greet guests in the parking lot and direct them to appropriate entrance; ask their names and offer information and assistance as needed.
-Notify Greeters of guests’ names via walkie-talkies.
-Assist the elderly and disabled with church entry as needed.
-Offer to provide an umbrella escort for elderly, disabled and guests if it’s raining.

Skill and Experience: 
-Physically able to direct and assist with traffic flow in any weather condition.
-Enjoy working outside.
-Able to present a positive image and assist the disabled with parking and church entry.

The duties of a church usher/greeter are vital to creating a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere for visitors and partners alike. A greeter often serves as the first point of contact for individuals entering the church, helping to set a positive tone for their experience.

Greeter

• Location: Positioned near the door and entryway to the sanctuary.
• Role: First point of contact for people entering the church.
• Responsibilities:
  1. Welcome Guests: Offer a warm smile and greeting to every individual or family arriving.
  2. Provide Assistance: Answer basic questions (e.g., where to find the restroom, nursery, or coat rack).
  3. Distribute Materials: Hand out bulletins, announcements, or programs as people enter.
  4. Identify Visitors: Pay special attention to new attendees, ensuring they feel noticed and appreciated.
  5. Direct Traffic: Guide attendees toward ushers or specific areas of the church.
• Key Attributes: Friendly, personable, and attentive to individual needs.

Usher

• Location: Works inside the sanctuary and oversees seating arrangements and worship service flow.
• Role: Maintains order and assists people during the service.
• Responsibilities:
  1. Seating Guests: Help people find available seating, especially when the sanctuary is crowded.
  2. Manage Disruptions: Handle disturbances or emergencies discreetly to ensure a reverent atmosphere.
  3. Collect Offerings: Assist in collecting tithes and offerings during the service.
  4. Communicate Needs: Assist individuals with special needs, such as the elderly or disabled.
  5. Post-Service Tasks: Distribute materials as people leave, and ensure the sanctuary is tidy after the service.
• Key Attributes: Organized, calm under pressure, and service-oriented.