Ministry Operations & Executive Assistant

About the Role

Donelson First is seeking a Ministry Operations & Executive Assistant to join our ministry team. This position provides administrative, operational, and organizational support that helps our pastors, staff, volunteers, and ministries serve with excellence. This is not a typical office job. Every day is different. Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys variety, loves people, is highly organized, takes initiative, and finds joy in helping others accomplish the mission of the church.

About Donelson First

Donelson First is a multigenerational Southern Baptist church in Nashville whose mission is simple: Reaching people, raising disciples, and sending leaders to live on mission for Christ. We are reaching new families, strengthening discipleship, expanding community outreach, and investing in the next generation. Our staff enjoys serving together, supports one another, and works toward one common goal – helping people follow Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Senior Pastor and ministry staff.
• Help coordinate the daily operations of a busy church campus and multiple buildings.
• Assist with scheduling, communications, and ministry events.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Welcome guests, support members and volunteers.
• Create announcements, flyers, and other communication pieces.
• Assist with website updates and social media.
• Help keep ministry organized, efficient, and moving forward.
• Ensure the church campus is welcoming, organized, clean, and ministry-ready.

Skills

• Passionate about serving Christ and His Church.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.
• Friendly, welcoming, and professional.
• Flexible and able to adapt as priorities change.
• A self-starter who takes initiative.
• Comfortable following direction while also working independently.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Willing to jump in wherever needed with a “whatever it takes” attitude.

Qualifications

• Administrative or executive assistant experience
• Basic bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (strong proficiency)
• Planning Center or other church software
• Canva
• Basic social media management

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to kara.meyer@donelsonfirst.com.