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Christ Church · 2 days ago

Worship and Communications Executive Assistant 2026

Oak Brook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Christ Church is seeking a Worship and Communications Executive Assistant to enhance the effectiveness of the Executive Director of Worship Arts & Communications by providing high-level administrative support. The role involves scheduling, correspondence, and project management related to worship and communication initiatives.

Religious Institutions

Responsibilities

Provide Administrative support to the Executive Director of Worship Arts & Communications to ensure that the strategic goals and objectives are accomplished

Serve as a liaison to staff, volunteers, church members/attenders, community and vendors

Field phone calls, inbox management, and take requests for meetings and assist with calendar organization, meeting planning, including invitations, scheduling, room and hospitality logistics

Assist with correspondence and communications

Project management of worship, online, and communication initiatives and special projects

Administrative support and scheduling for online hosts

Integration and maintaining of worship and communication planning calendar and documents

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeProject ManagementCommunication SkillsEvent PlanningOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingEmotional IntelligenceTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Agile learner

Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

Honest and trustworthy

Integrity for work habits and results

Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively, and proactively

Appreciation for own and other's giftedness

Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character

Ability to keep high degree of confidentiality

High degree of patience and professionalism

Approachable and accessible

A team player who works well with others

Demonstrates empathy, advocacy, diplomacy, and strong conflict resolution skills

Pursue spiritual growth and Christ-like character through worship, prayer, scripture, community and service

Demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit when working alongside others– love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control

Intermediate level experience knowledge of all Microsoft Office products such as Teams, Outlook, as well as Basecamp, and Zoom

Possess good oral and written communication skills

Energized by non-routine and routine assignments

Demonstrate creative problem-solving and innovative solutions

Agility to move between projects and tasks, and meet deadlines

Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of work quality and attention to detail

Ability to meet project deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure

Begin and end projects within a reasonable time frame

Creative and innovative

Works well independently, as well as within a team

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel Outlook

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Possess the desire and skill to collaborate

Good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

High attention to details

Comfortable with ambiguity and working on a variety of projects throughout a normal week

Spiritual gifts of administration, service and hospitality