Executive Assistant – Church of the King
Status: Full Time
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Pastor, enabling greater focus on executive leadership responsibilities. This role requires excellence in organization, communication, confidentiality, and follow-through in a fast-paced ministry environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Pastor
- Manage complex calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and events
- Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, communications, presentations, and reports
- Coordinate travel arrangements, guest speakers, and visitor logistics, including accommodations and hospitality
- Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, staff, vendors, church members, and external partners
- Receive, screen, and direct incoming communications, calls, and visitors with professionalism and discretion
- Take, compile, and distribute meeting notes and follow-up items as needed
- Conduct research, gather data, and prepare reports to support decision-making and planning
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines and deliverables
- Monitor, organize, and respond to incoming communications in a timely manner
- Support executive and leadership teams with administrative tasks related to meetings, documents, and presentations
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within administrative operations
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office systems
- Ability to work collaboratively while supporting executive leadership needs
Culture & Personal Expectations
- Commitment to uphold and reflect the culture and values of Church of the King
- Maintain a positive, service-oriented, and team-first attitude
- Actively pursue personal spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture, worship, and discipleship
- Demonstrate integrity, humility, and a heart of service in all interactions
- Foster a culture of excellence, honor, and unity within the organization
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of executive administrative or high-level support experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs
Skills Required
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office systems
- Ability to work collaboratively while supporting executive leadership needs
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of executive administrative or high-level support experience (may substitute for degree)
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs
- Commitment to uphold and reflect the culture and values of Church of the King
What We Do
Church of the King is a non-denominational Christian church dedicated to its mission of 'Reaching People and Building Lives.' Operating across multiple locations, including Baton Rouge and Bay St. Louis, as well as an online presence, the organization focuses on community growth, spiritual empowerment, and helping individuals discover their purpose and make a positive difference in the world.
