Ministry Assistant for Children, Youth, and Families

Salary :

$20 - 24 hourly

Company : First Presbyterian Church Of Nashville

Job Type : Full Time

Nashville, Tn

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Ministry Assistant for Children, Youth, and Families

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is seeking a dedicated and spiritually grounded Ministry Assistant to support our ministry to children (newborn through sixth grade), youth (seventh through twelfth grade), and their families. The position reports to two Directors (Children’s Ministry and Youth Programming) and provides vital administrative and programmatic support while also engaging directly in relational ministry.

This individual will foster a welcoming and efficient office environment, facilitate excellent communication and data systems, and assist with event planning and volunteer coordination. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the role includes opportunities to serve relationally through teaching, small group leadership, and supporting intergenerational engagement—advancing our mission: To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

This hourly, full-time role will work Monday through Friday during regular Church office hours on-site and will have evening and weekend work (including Sundays) as required on an occasional basis. The compensation range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision eyewear coverage, short- and long-term disability, employee life and voluntary/dependent life insurance and retirement plan.

If you possess one or more years of administrative experience in a Christian ministry, have a heart for service, are familiar with the Reformed tradition and have the demonstrated ability to integrate your faith into day-to-day work, we invite you to apply for this important role.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative and Program Support

Maintain accurate data in church systems (e.g., Ministry Platform, eSPACE) for children’s and youth ministries: attendance, groups, events, volunteer records, family contact info.
Manage event logistics, including registration, scheduling, communication, hospitality, supplies, and follow-up.
Ensure background checks and Safe Church policies are followed for all volunteers.
Create, update, and distribute ministry documents, communications, and promotional materials.
Support volunteer appreciation and milestone recognition (birthdays, confirmations, graduations, etc.).

Volunteer Coordination

Assist in recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers for weekly programming and special events.
Provide logistical and relational support to volunteer teams; maintain clear role expectations and systems.
Help facilitate the Prayer Partner program, Confirmation process, and parent engagement initiatives.

Relational Ministry Engagement

Serve as a consistent and relational presence in the lives of children and students through:
- Assisting with pre-teen Sunday School, leading a youth small group during the week, participating in key milestone events (e.g., retreats, VBS, confirmation).
Foster hospitality and spiritual care for families, children, and youth—especially visitors and newcomers.
Collaborate with program staff to identify students and families in need of pastoral follow-up.

Cross-Ministry and Churchwide Support

Work collaboratively across departments to support churchwide events and communication efforts.
Attend weekly ministry team meetings and contribute to visioning, planning, and problem-solving.
Proactively ensure supervisors are equipped with the necessary information and materials to make timely, informed decisions.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

An active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, functional knowledge of scripture, familiarity with the Reformed tradition, and an ability to integrate the Christian faith into day-to-day work in a way that brings about an advancement of the Gospel in relationship with colleagues and others, required.
The basics of the Bible and Christian doctrine.
Microsoft Word and the basics of the internet and email (required).
Time management processes that best maximize productivity.
Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth and effectiveness.
Enthusiastically affirms the youth ministry’s vision, values, goals, and covenant.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions.
Execute major events and trips involving multiple details and volunteers.
Maintain healthy relationships with coworkers, youth, parents and volunteers.
Flexibility to work large events on weekends as required.
Accomplish tasks independently and proactively without the oversight of a supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, preferred
EXPERIENCE: One or more years of experience in administrative work. One or more years of experience working with children or youth in some capacity, preferably in a church or Christian ministry environment.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR, required

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