Job Description
Position Overview
- The Executive Secretary & Administrative Assistant provides high‑level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the General Overseer (GO).
- This role ensures the smooth coordination of the church office, facilitates effective communication across ministries, and strengthens the overall efficiency of the church’s administrative and operational systems
- The ideal candidate is highly organized, spiritually grounded, discreet, proactive, and able to manage complex responsibilities in a dynamic ministry environment.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support to the General Overseer:
- Manage the GO’s daily schedule, appointments, ministry engagements, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and documentation needed for meetings, sermons, conferences, and official functions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the GO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive church, personnel, and ministry matters.
Office & Administrative Coordination:
- Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the church office to ensure efficiency and order.
- Supervise administrative staff, volunteers, and ministry office workers as assigned.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, retreats, conferences, and special programs.
- Ensure the church office environment is welcoming, organized, and ministry‑ready.
Communication & Information Management:
- Facilitate timely communication between the GO, pastors, ministry heads, church departments, and external partners.
- Prepare reports, memos, presentations, and minutes of meetings.
- Manage incoming and outgoing communication, including emails, calls, letters, and official announcements.
- Support the dissemination of information to the congregation and leadership teams.
Ministry & Operational Coordination:
- Track progress on ministry projects, initiatives, and directives issued by the GO.
- Assist in planning and coordinating church-wide programs, events, and outreach activities.
- Monitor compliance with church policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Liaise with finance, HR, media, protocol, and other departments to ensure alignment with the GO’s vision and instructions.
Strategic & Organizational Support:
- Support the GO in implementing strategic plans, ministry goals, and organizational improvements.
- Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries to support decision-making.
- Identify administrative gaps and propose solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, spiritual maturity, and service excellence.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in executive support, administrative management, or office coordination (ministry or nonprofit experience is an advantage).
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, scheduling tools).
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and handle confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
Spiritual & Personal Attributes:
- A committed Christian with a strong understanding of ministry culture.
- Demonstrated spiritual maturity, humility, and a servant-leader mindset.
- Ability to work harmoniously with pastors, leaders, volunteers, and congregants.
- A heart for excellence and a passion for supporting the work of the Kingdom.