High School Ministry Administrative Assistant

Shadow Mountain Community Church; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Full-Time Youth Ministries Administrative Assistant to support our high school ministry. You’ll serve as the behind-the-scenes coordinator, handling scheduling, events, and daily admin tasks to keep programs running smoothly for students, families, and leaders.

You thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, are passionate about youth, and demonstrate integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a ministry or church setting.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and follow-through.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse teams and families.
• Able to work well in a team and serve with humility and integrity.
• Passion for youth ministry and a heart to serve the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastor with planning, scheduling, and ministry logistics.
• Help organize events, retreats, and trips.
• Coordinate volunteers and support youth leaders.
• Manage communication with students, parents, and ministry teams.
• Keep operations running smoothly with a joyful, servant-hearted attitude.
• Support weekly services and youth events as needed.
• Be the go-to person for admin tasks and ministry support.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Pastoral/ministry mindset

Tools

Church databases

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Location: Shadow Mountain Community Church - El Cajon, CA 92019Position Type: Full TimeDo you love Jesus, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a heart for supporting life-changing ministry to students? Then this might be your dream job.

What You'll Do:

• You'll be the behind-the-scenes rock star who helps keep our high school ministry running smoothly. Think of yourself as the logistics ninja who helps make life easier for our High School Pastor and ministry team. Your role will be crucial in supporting weekly programs, events, communication, scheduling, and more.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

• Assisting the pastor with planning, scheduling, and ministry logistics
• Help organize events, retreats, and trips
• Coordinating volunteers and supporting leaders
• Managing communication with students, parents, and ministry teams
• Keeping things running like a well-oiled (but still joyful and Spirit-filled) machine
• Pitching in at weekly services and high school events
• Basically, being the go-to person for all things admin and awesome

QualificationsWe\'re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a committed follower of Jesus Christ and lives a life of integrity
• Has a genuine love for students and a heart to serve the next generation
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and great with follow-through
• Communicates well with people of all ages and personalities
• Has administrative experience (church or ministry experience is a plus!)
• Can juggle multiple tasks while keeping a joyful, servant-hearted attitude
• Available Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings serving our youth in impactful ministry

Bonus Points If You:

• Know your way around planning events, spreadsheets, or church databases
• Have volunteered or worked in youth ministry before
• Can laugh at yourself and find the joy in everyday ministry chaos

This Is More Than a Job. It\’s a Calling.

When you join the Youth Ministries team at Shadow Mountain, you're not just punching a clock—you're helping disciple students, support families, and build the Kingdom of God.