Ministry Assistant, Global

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:  Support the Global Ministry team in processes and requirements related to community ministries and church multiplication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Support mobilizing short-term mission trip teams to support our NYC church plants as needed.
• Assist with administrative help for NYC mission trips before, during, and/or after the trip as needed.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for Church Multiplication.
• Support the new Atlanta church plant process as needed.
• Provide administrative support to our Community Ministry areas: Adoption & Foster Care, Refugee Ministry, Local Partners, Seasonal Outreach Events, etc.
• Serve as the point of contact for international congregations and assist with calendaring/room reservations.
• Support MOVE Conference administration projects.
• Administrative support duties such as scheduling meetings, assisting with schedules, follow-up phone calls, financial tracking, submitting purchase orders, journal transfers, making copies, etc.
• Assist with providing support and follow-up regarding GMT meetings.
• Assist others in Global Ministry office as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all regular staff meetings, functions, retreats, training, team projects and initiatives, etc.
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.

TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Team Values
  • Trust – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.  
  • Collaboration – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling.  

• Critical Skills
  • Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
  • Diplomatic.
  • Proficient in organizing and prioritizing assigned tasks with multi-tasking capabilities.
  • Strong administrative skills and very good with details and organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & desktop publishing software. 
  • Ability to learn Ministry Platform database, Monday Project Management Platform, and Event Management System (EMS)

V.  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• College degree preferred; Seminary experience a plus.
• Experience working, supporting and participating in local missional opportunities.
• Experience supporting church planting opportunities both locally and nationally.

VI.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting.  Sitting at a desk or working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds at times.