The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support and calendar coordination for the Executive Pastor while championing a vibrant, healthy staff culture. Taking ownership of key operational details and administrative rhythms, this role supports the Executive Pastor, serves the staff team, and provides administrative coordination for Care Ministry initiatives with excellence, creativity, and joy.
Essential Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Manages calendar scheduling and correspondence on behalf of the Executive Pastor, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.
Partners with the Executive Pastor to cultivate staff culture and clear communication, including planning logistics for staff meetings, retreats, and team-building events.
Serves as a liaison between the Executive Pastor, church staff, members, and lay leaders.
Takes proactive ownership of departmental project management, maintaining organizational rhythms and tracking action items.
Coordinates event logistics for Gospel Care, Premarital Counseling, and the CCEF Conference.
Assists with maintaining the church calendar and the membership database.
Attends weekly staff meetings for prayer and planning purposes.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
In agreement with Northway Church’s Statement of Faith and committed to exhibiting a consistent lifestyle.
Comprehensive understanding and profession of faith in the Gospel.
Faithful covenant member at Northway Church (or pursuit of membership upon hire).
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of executive administrative experience (preferably in a ministry context).
Proven project management competency with a self-motivated drive to take ownership of administrative processes.
Responsible, joyful, and relational team player with a good sense of humor.
Natural eye for aesthetics, design, or hospitality details when planning events and staff rhythms.
High integrity and strict discretion when handling sensitive pastoral and staff matters.
Proficient with Google Workspace, digital calendars, and database systems (The Rock).
Hours Per Week: 40
Job Type: Full-Time