Salary: USD50000 - USD50000 per year
Position Overview
Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a church Pastor in Maryland. This role involves managing schedules, communications, and ministry coordination while supporting church operations and congregational engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and ministry-minded, thriving in a dynamic church environment. This is a hybrid role with occasional Sunday support required.
Responsibilities
Executive Support for the Pastor
- Manage and maintain the Pastor’s calendar, appointments, and scheduling priorities.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics for conferences, ministry events, and speaking engagements.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with ministry leaders, church members, and external organizations.
- Screen and prioritize phone calls, emails, and other communications.
- Prepare materials, agendas, and information needed for meetings, events, and presentations.
- Serve as an administrative point of contact on behalf of the Pastor.
Church Operations & Ministry Coordination
- Maintain and manage the church calendar to ensure alignment across ministries and events.
- Coordinate communication and scheduling with clergy, ministry leaders, volunteers, and key stakeholders.
- Help organize ministry initiatives, church programs, and special events.
- Assist with church growth initiatives and community engagement efforts.
- Support administrative processes, filing systems, records management, and membership databases.
Communications & Congregational Engagement
- Communicate important information to the congregation through various channels.
- Update and maintain church website content and event information.
- Assist with church announcements, newsletters, event communications, and ministry updates.
- Welcome visitors and guests, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Coordinate visitor follow-up and connection opportunities.
- Support networking and relationship-building efforts within the church community.
Sunday & Event Support
- Provide onsite support during select Sunday services and special church events.
- Assist with logistics, guest coordination, communications, and ministry needs.
- Help ensure smooth execution of church services and activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Previous experience in an administrative assistant, executive assistant, church administration, ministry support, or related role.
- Strong calendar management and scheduling experience.
- Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, and logistics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, calendar management tools, and web-based applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience working in a church, ministry, nonprofit, or faith-based organization.
- Experience with simple website updates and managing digital communications.
- Understanding of ministry operations and church culture.
Required Work Hours
Benefits package included