Administrative Assistant

JCC; Nicholasville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine Christian Church in Nicholasville, KY is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support Ministry Staff and keep essential systems running smoothly. The role is flexible in hours—part-time, three-quarter-time, or full-time—based on capacity and need.

The position will handle communications, calendar management, newsletters, and coordination with Care Teams, while maintaining confidentiality and a service-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Familiarity with church software and ministry tools is helpful.
• Ability to learn new tools quickly and manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to church emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Produce and distribute church newsletters and ministry communications.
• Coordinate communication with Care Teams and maintain calendars.
• Assist with event logistics, preparation, setup, and communication.
• Support ministry staff with administrative and ministry needs.

Skills

Organized

Dependable

Attention to detail

Clear communicator

Multitasking

Independent

Tech savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Planning Center

Canva

Mailchimp

Church software

Job description

The Administrative Assistant provides essential support to the Ministry Staff, helping create organized, effective systems that allow our staff and ministries to serve people well.

We’re flexible for the right person.

We’re looking for the right person more than a specific number of hours. This position may be structured as part-time, three-quarter-time, or full-time based on the experience, capacity, and availability of the person hired. Responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.

What A Win Looks Like

What success looks like.

01 Organized

Ministry systems are clear, reliable, and run efficiently.

02 Communicative

People receive clear, helpful, and timely communication.

03 Dependable

Ministry tasks are completed accurately and on time.

04 Supportive

Our Ministry Staff have the support they need to lead well.

05 Welcoming

The church office feels warm, helpful, and cared for.

What You’ll Do

The work that keeps ministry moving.

This role supports several areas of church life, with responsibilities shaped around the hours, strengths, and experience of the person hired.

Communication

• Respond to church emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Produce and distribute church newsletters and ministry communications.
• Coordinate communication with the bereavement and Care Teams.
• Upload sermon outlines and event information to the church app and website.
• Maintain and update the church calendar and door schedule.
• Recruit, train, equip, and delegate office volunteers.

Organization

• Maintain the church calendar and coordinate events and meetings.
• Oversee the Care Team calendar and scheduling.
• Support Groups through attendance lists, class promotion, and ordering materials.
• Maintain office supplies, inventory, and organization.
• Assist with event logistics, preparation, setup, and communication.

Ministry Support

• Provide compassionate and helpful support to church members, guests, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist Ministry Staff with administrative and ministry needs.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with maturity and discretion.
• Jump in wherever needed to help ministry happen well.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you...

• Have a clear faith in Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with Him.
• Believe in and are excited about the mission and vision of Jessamine Christian Church.
• Are organized, dependable, and attentive to details.
• Communicate clearly and genuinely enjoy helping people.
• Can manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details.
• Work well independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team.
• Are comfortable with technology and willing to learn new tools and platforms.
• Handle sensitive information with maturity and discretion.

Education + Technology

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred. Familiarity with, or the ability to learn, Google Workspace, Planning Center, Canva, Mailchimp, and other church software is important.

Life At JCC

We take ministry seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.

We want JCC to be a healthy place to serve, grow, laugh, work hard, and follow Jesus together. Our staff values collaboration, spiritual growth, excellence, flexibility, and genuinely caring for one another.

The basics.

Position Administrative Assistant

Location Nicholasville, KY

How we serve together.

Wherever we go, we represent Jesus Christ and JCC.

Lead with honesty, respect, accountability, humility, and love.

Champion the whole mission of JCC, not simply one department or ministry.

Maintain appropriate professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Be willing to serve outside a formal job description when ministry requires it.

Think this could be you?

If you’re organized, love people, and want to use your gifts to help ministry happen well, we’d love to hear from you.