Description

Do you love bringing order to busy schedules, helping leaders stay focused, and making sure the details behind meaningful ministry run smoothly? If you’re a highly organized, relational, and proactive administrative professional, we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for a part time (30 hrs) Executive Assistant to support our Willow South Barrington Campus Pastor and Associate Campus Pastor. In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner who helps keep priorities moving forward, ensures communication flows smoothly, and helps create excellent experiences for staff, volunteers, and congregants.

This position has a typical Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional Sunday hours for key events or gatherings.

What You’ll Do

As Executive Assistant, you’ll help keep the campus leadership team organized, prepared, and supported so they can focus on leading and caring for people.

Support Campus Leadership

Manage calendars and scheduling for the Campus Pastor and Associate Campus Pastor
Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and track follow-ups
Help draft communications and manage email responses when appropriate
Anticipate needs and keep projects and priorities organized

Coordinate Meetings and Events

Support logistics for campus staff meetings, retreats, donor events, and campus-wide gatherings
Help ensure details are organized and events run smoothly
Budget and Administrative Management
Assist with budget tracking and reporting
Reconcile purchase cards and submit invoices
Maintain organized project files and documentation

Campus Communication & Coordination

Help coordinate campus announcements and weekly communications
Respond to requests from congregants and help direct them to the right resources
Support churchwide planning processes and maintain campus planning entries

Support Campus Ministries

Provide administrative support to the Willow South Barrington Groups Ministry
Monitor volunteer safety process tracking
Assist with ministry communications and congregant connection follow-up

Compensation & Benefits

This role is 30 hours per week with a salary range of $51,000 – $70,000, depending on experience and education.

Our benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mental health counseling expense reimbursement
Retirement savings planning
Parental leave
Paid time off Dec 25th - Jan 1st and the week of July 4th, in addition to accrued paid time off

Why This Role Matters

Behind every thriving ministry are people who make things happen behind the scenes. In this role, your organization, care for people, and attention to detail will help leaders lead well and ensure our campus community feels supported and connected.

If you enjoy helping leaders succeed and want your work to contribute to meaningful impact in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines exceptional organization with strong relational skills.

Experience & Skills

3–10 years of executive or senior-level administrative experience preferred
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High level of discretion with confidential information
A proactive mindset—anticipating needs rather than waiting for direction

Personal Strengths

Resourceful and dependable
Relational and service-oriented
Able to manage details while keeping the big picture in mind
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Ministry Executive Assistant