Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor

Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor New Era Church – Indianapolis, Indiana Position Type: Part\-Time Schedule: Sunday–Thursday \| 25–30 hours per week Compensation: Commensurate with Experience About New Era Church New Era Church is a vibrant faith community in Indianapolis committed to ministry, discipleship, community engagement, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families. As we continue in an exciting season of growth and ministry development, we are seeking a highly organized, professional, and service\-minded individual to join our team. Position Summary New Era Church is seeking a highly organized, professional, and tech\-savvy Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor to provide administrative, scheduling, communication, and operational support to Dr. Joshua A. Harris, Sr. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a personal commitment to the Christian faith and an ability to support the mission, values, and ministry of New Era Church. Working Sunday through Thursday, this position helps ensure that the Office of the Lead Pastor operates efficiently and is well prepared for Sunday services, meetings, ministry activities, and other pastoral responsibilities. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Lead Pastor and coordinates closely with the executive team. Because this position has access to sensitive pastoral, personnel, and congregational information, discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality are essential. Key Responsibilities Pastoral Support \& Gatekeeping Manage the Lead Pastor’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and scheduling priorities. Assist with incoming communications and help ensure timely follow\-up on matters requiring the Lead Pastor’s attention. Prepare documents, correspondence, meeting materials, and other administrative resources. Provide administrative readiness and support for Sunday services and weekday leadership meetings. Coordinate with members of the executive team and other staff regarding scheduling, meetings, and ministry priorities. Congregational Care Coordination Maintain and communicate appropriate updates regarding hospitalizations, sick and shut\-in members, bereavements, and other congregational care needs. Assist the Lead Pastor with timely follow\-up related to pastoral care. Handle sensitive congregational information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Communications \& Digital Publications Design and compile the weekly digital “Peek at the Week” internal ministry preview. Assist with the layout, compilation, and production of the church’s quarterly newsletter. Utilize Canva or similar platforms to create clear, professional digital communications as needed. Visitor \& New Member Support Partner with the Next Steps Coordinator to process visitor and attendance information. Assist with maintaining accurate connection and follow\-up information. Support administrative processes that help visitors and new members become connected to the life of the church. Database \& Records Management Perform timely and accurate data entry. Maintain accurate congregational profiles and records within the church management system. Help ensure information is organized, current, and handled appropriately. Qualifications Demonstrated personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the mission, values, and ministry of New Era Church. Previous experience providing administrative support to an executive, senior leader, pastor, or similar leadership position preferred. Excellent organizational and time\-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace. Experience with church management systems, databases, or comparable information\-management platforms preferred. Proficiency with Canva or similar digital design and publishing platforms. Strong attention to detail and consistent follow\-through. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence and the ability to interact effectively with staff, church members, ministry leaders, and guests. Demonstrated discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. * Ability to work Sundays as part of the regular work schedule. Applicants are requested to include a cover letter with their resume outlining their interest in the position and relevant experience. Expected hours: 25\.0 – 30\.0 per week Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46208