Executive Assistant

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Life.Church - Edmond, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Edmond, OK

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Office Leader is primarily responsible for the logistical support for the Central Group Leader and the Financial Operations Group (FOG). This role is responsible for collaborating with their leader to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.Church's mission and reach people for Christ. At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It's been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn't just an expectation; it's a necessity. It's a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we're always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be. In this role, you will support the FOG leadership group so they can give their time and energy to the things that matter most. You will develop and maintain relationships with all FOG staff to better anticipate and understand needs, advocate on behalf of FOG leaders and team members, and regularly meet with FOG Directors to influence direction, speak into development, and represent the FOG leadership group. Your responsibilities will include planning events, off-sites, meeting preparation, calendar and inbox management, expense reporting, and travel planning for the FOG leadership group. You will lead FOG Operations and direct report to successful outcomes of team and organization initiatives, oversee and support the interview and screening processes, and provide guidance and recommendations with the team and organizational situations. Additionally, you will partner with FOG team members and leaders to provide leadership, perspective, and administrative support, onboard new staff, interns, and volunteers, and recruit and maintain volunteers and interns, including communication, appreciation, and team coordination. Training and communicating efficiently and effectively, both internally and externally, by providing agendas and content to support various audiences will also be part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Support the FOG leadership group to focus on priority tasks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FOG staff to anticipate needs.
• Advocate on behalf of FOG leaders and team members.
• Regularly meet with FOG Directors to influence direction and represent the FOG leadership group.
• Plan events, off-sites, and manage meeting preparations, calendars, and inboxes.
• Handle expense reporting and travel planning for the FOG leadership group.
• Lead FOG Operations and ensure successful outcomes of team initiatives.
• Oversee and support the interview and screening processes.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for team and organizational situations.
• Partner with FOG team members to provide leadership and administrative support.
• Onboard new staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Recruit and maintain volunteers and interns, ensuring effective communication and appreciation.
• Train and communicate effectively with various audiences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and make independent decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with innovation and diplomacy.
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Skilled in process and organizational management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a church or ministry environment.
• Familiarity with event planning and management.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for vacation and sick time.
• Innovative Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance policy provided at 2x annual salary at no cost.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage at 100%.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• $160 annually in development dollars for professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.