First Impression Director, Coffee Team & Patio Support
EastLake Church (Chula Vista, CA)
Great coffee, friendly faces, and a welcoming patio can turn a first visit into a feeling of belonging. The First Impression Director (Coffee & Patio) helps make that happen, bringing energy, care, and a heart for hospitality to every service.
Alongside the other First Impression Directors, this leader recruits, equips, and encourages volunteers, especially the Coffee Team, while keeping the Playground Patio running smoothly. From getting teams ready to spotting a need and jumping in to help, this role turns everyday moments into meaningful connections and contributes to the larger Adult Ministry Team.
Department: Engagement
Status: Part-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Reports to: Campus Pastor
Level: $20.00/ hr
Hours:Average 12-17 hours a week, averaging out to 15 hours a week.
- Sunday Full Day (Service Focused)
- Monday Flex
- Tuesday Flex + Monthly Staff Meetings + Team Meetings (12-1:30)
- Wednesday Flex
- Thursday Flex + Church on Thursday services
- Friday Flex
- Saturday Flex
During the week, this role will require administrative time, especially around scheduling, follow-up/care, and preparing supplies. In addition to more concrete administrative hours, time will be needed to return emails, texts, and calls from the volunteer teams.
Issue/Revision Date: October 19, 2026
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to the Campus Pastor.
SCOPE & DIMENSIONS:
Oversee Coffee Team and Playground Patio operations, recruit and care for volunteers, and ensure welcoming, service-ready spaces. Anticipate needs, resolve issues, and collaborate with First Impression Directors and the Adult Ministry Team to create a smooth, engaging guest experience.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Through the Leadership Ladder, ensure the volunteer team is service-ready by proactively scheduling, managing, maintaining, recruiting, and caring for the volunteer team.
- Ensuring that essential tasks are completed accurately and within the right time frame.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for these teams entails being aware of how the people on these teams are doing.
- Being ready to support the Adult Ministry Team
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to recruit, lead, and develop a team of volunteers.
- Ability to multitask details at the same time.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems with a posture of extreme ownership.
- Ability to self-lead efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to plan and execute a workflow to ensure we are service-ready and that backend systems are functioning well.
- Ability to communicate kindly and clearly with those on staff and within our larger church community.
- Ability to take direction easily.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Present for services — roughly 7 AM (but possibly as early as 6:30 AM) to 2 PM on Sundays, and seasonally from 4 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursdays.
- Weekday flexibility for administrative needs, with the understanding that the team is ready for service on Sunday/Thursday and that front-end and back-end systems are running smoothly.
- Weekday flexibility for Leadership Ladder connections, coffee, phone calls, texts, etc.
- Work space, computer, and other resources will be provided.
- Church staff is required to abide by the Cultural Expectations (tithe, attendance, conduct, etc.)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As a staff person at Eastlake Community Church, I agree to abide by all the provisions of the Employee Handbook.
- The Church reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities.
- This position is classified by the Church as a Part-Time paid position and is Non-Exempt from the overtime provisions, as stated in Employee Handbook.