Ministry Executive Administrative Assistant at Willow Creek Community Church

Barrington Township, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

36500.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Calendar management, Communication, Organization, Volunteer recruitment, Volunteer onboarding, Project management, Data entry, Purchase card reconciliation, Logistics, Time management, Google Workspace, Administrative support

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description What if your administrative gifts could directly fuel life change? Behind every thriving ministry is someone creating clarity, removing obstacles, and helping leaders stay focused on what matters most. That’s exactly what this role is about. As the part time Executive Administrative Assistant, you’ll support the Willow Huntley Campus Pastor and Pastor of Multiplication—freeing them up to invest in people, develop leaders, and expand the impact of the church. Your work will quietly—but powerfully—help make all of that possible. Why This Role Matters When this role is done well: Pastors are focused on people, not logistics Volunteers are thriving, equipped, and making a difference Ministry runs smoothly, proactively, and with excellence More people are reached, cared for, and discipled You’re not just managing tasks—you’re helping create the conditions where ministry can flourish. What You’ll Do Build and lead a volunteer team by recruiting, onboarding, and developing administrative volunteers Bring order and clarity through calendar management, communication, and organization Coordinate key moments like meetings, events, and ministry gatherings with excellence Keep projects moving by anticipating needs and solving problems early Support day-to-day operations including data entry, purchase card reconciliation, and logistics The Details Part-time (20 hours/week), Monday - Thursday Salary range is $26,800 - $36,500 and will depend upon experience, skillset and/or education Primarily based at the Willow South Barrington Campus Some flexibility for events and key ministry moments Requirements Who You Are Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities Proactive—you anticipate needs instead of waiting to be asked Relational—you enjoy building and encouraging people Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information Motivated by purpose—you want your work to make a difference What You Bring Experience supporting leaders, teams, or ministries Strong communication and time management skills Ability to manage details without losing sight of the bigger picture Comfort with tools like Google Workspace (or willingness to learn) A heart for the local church and a growing, authentic faith Alignment with Willow’s beliefs and values Willing to be a regular attender of a Willow church campus Ready to Make an Impact? If you love helping others succeed, thrive on organization, and want your work to contribute to life change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create the space where ministry happens.

Responsibilities

The Executive Administrative Assistant will support campus pastors by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and overseeing administrative logistics. They will also build and lead a team of administrative volunteers to ensure ministry operations run smoothly and efficiently.