GATHER ❯

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.


Ministry Assistant

Location: 700 M Street SE, Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports To: Executive Pastor

Position Summary

The Pastoral Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, organizational, and relational support to the pastoral leadership team. This role enables pastors to focus on spiritual leadership, preaching, vision, and pastoral care by managing schedules, communication, projects, and ministry logistics with excellence, confidentiality, and a servant-hearted spirit.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Executive Support

  • Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for assigned pastor(s).
  • Prioritize and coordinate daily workflow, ensuring the pastor’s time is protected and aligned with ministry priorities.
  • Prepare agendas, notes, presentations, and materials for meetings, sermons, and pastoral engagements.
  • Handle correspondence, email communication, and follow-up on behalf of the pastor.

Communication & Relationship Management

  • Serve as a primary point of contact between the pastor and staff, congregants, ministry partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication that reflects the pastor’s voice and the church’s culture.
  • Exercise discernment and confidentiality when handling sensitive or pastoral information.

Project & Ministry Support

  • Assist with ministry projects, initiatives, and events as assigned by the pastor.
  • Track progress, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Coordinate logistics related to sermons, services, pastoral care, outreach, or leadership meetings.
  • Support weekend services when needed (e.g., green room prep, sermon materials, hospitality).

Organizational Oversight & Systems

  • Maintain files, databases, records, and ministry systems with accuracy and organization.
  • Help streamline administrative processes and recommend improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments (e.g., communications, operations, worship) to support pastoral objectives.

Pastoral Care Support

  • Assist in scheduling counseling sessions, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral care requests.
  • Help coordinate follow-up for prayer requests, congregational needs, or pastoral referrals.
  • Facilitate communication with leaders, volunteers, or ministry teams as directed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Communications, Ministry, or related field).
  • 3–5+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience (church or nonprofit experience a plus).
  • Experience supporting senior leaders or working in fast-paced environments is highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
  • Proficient with office software, scheduling tools, and church management systems.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
  • Approachable, relational, and calm under pressure.

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

  • Active, growing follower of Jesus Christ with a desire to serve through creative gifts.
  • Fully aligned with NCC’s mission, leadership covenant, and core beliefs.
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, emotional intelligence, and discernment.
  • Reflects Christ in personal conduct, communication, and creative leadership.
  • Models professionalism, spiritual maturity, and servant-hearted collaboration.

Work Environment

  • Office-based role with regular interaction with pastors, staff, volunteers, and congregants.
  • Sunday, evenings, or event support may be required based on ministry needs.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We encourage you to share in your cover letter how your faith informs your personal and professional life. We ask you to include your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. NCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and welcomes your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please note: We are grateful for the large number of applications we receive and therefore are not able to reply to each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.


Americans with Disabilities Act

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, fringe benefits, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. The ADA does not alter NCC’s right to hire the best-qualified applicant, but it does prohibit discrimination against a qualified applicant or employee because of his or her disability, or because of a perceived disability. As a matter of organizational policy, NCC prohibits discrimination of any kind against people with disabilities.