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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED) seeks a dependable , service-oriented individual to serve as the Weekend Building Attendant for the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and the Eisenhower Chapel. Working Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons , this position serves as the primary CSED representative in the building, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff, families, alumni, religious affiliates, and community guests.
The Weekend Building Attendant plays an important role in supporting the religious, spiritual, and ethical life of the Penn State community by providing exceptional hospitality, assisting building users, supporting scheduled events, monitoring facilities, and responding appropriately to building needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Welcome and assist students, faculty, staff, families, alumni, religious affiliates, and visitors while providing exceptional customer service and hospitality.
Open and prepare the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and Eisenhower Chapel for daily operations, ensuring meeting rooms, common areas , and public spaces are clean, organized, and ready for scheduled activities.
Provide support for religious services, meetings, educational programs, weddings, memorial services, and other scheduled events as needed.
Conduct regular walkthroughs of the facility to identify maintenance, custodial, safety, or security concerns and communicate issues promptly to the appropriate staff .
Promote an atmosphere of respect, hospitality, inclusion, and professionalism consistent with the mission of the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development.
Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour , commensurate with relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and qualifications.
Training will be provided in customer service, building operations, safety procedures, event support, and basic audiovisual technology.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the religious, spiritual, and ethical life of the Penn State community by fostering an environment where individuals from diverse traditions are welcomed, respected, and able to practice their beliefs with dignity.
Experience working in customer service, hospitality, facilities, event management, higher education, houses of worship, conference centers, or community organizations.
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where students can explore meaning, purpose, values, faith, spirituality, and ethical leadership while building authentic community.
The Weekend Building Attendant serves an important role in advancing that mission by ensuring that every person who enters the Center experiences outstanding hospitality, professionalism, safety, and care.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
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