March 28, 2025
Recently, Lucy Gonzalez, a communications associate at Hendricks Chapel, asked some of Hendricks Chapel’s hospitality associates about their role at the chapel. Hendricks Chapel hires several (up to 50 per year!) hospitality associates to help with events and cover the welcome desk. Here’s what Lucy heard from some of our student employees:
The easiest thing to do is welcome others with a smile. Also, I’ve learned people may not ask for help, but they still need it. I always approach groups hosting events in the Chapel and check to see if they need assistance. —Anna Dyjach ’28
My favorite events are the a cappella events because it’s like I’m living out my Pitch Perfect dreams in real life. —Isabelle Rodriguez ’26
Hendricks Chapel really is the heart of campus, both physically and spiritually. I’ve built a lot of relationships through working at the Chapel and I’ve made many new friends who have different spiritual backgrounds than my own. I come here and it doesn’t feel like I’m working. —Dylan Lehouiller ’25
Hendricks Chapel really is the heart of campus, both physically and spiritually.
Dylan ’25
Working at Hendricks Chapel is very organized! Our supervisors, Nadine and Alex, have things down to a science. That makes our job as hospitality associates so much easier. If there is confusion, I text them and they get back to me immediately. At Hendricks Chapel, the staff listens to your problems and thoughts, I always feel included. —Brenna Butler ’27
It’s really cool to meet a variety of students who aren’t in classes with me. As an architecture student, I don’t have much time outside of my schoolwork and I like meeting and helping people at the Chapel. —Danna Ochoa ’29
Last week during my shift, the Muslim Student Association was holding Ramadan prayer upstairs and the Christian Protestant Chaplaincy was holding a worship service downstairs. At any given time, I have an opportunity to learn about faith practices different than my own! —Lillie Kochis ’28
My favorite part of working at Hendricks Chapel is connecting with the staff members and having People’s Place right here to get a coffee during my shift! The staff is fun, understanding and kind. Everyone treats each other with respect and they genuinely value the hospitality associates and the work we do. —AJ Jaramillo ’27