Administrative and Communications Assistant

Position Overview

The Table Church is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Administrative and Communications Assistant to support our co-lead pastors and ministry directors. This part-time role (20 hours/week) combines administrative coordination, communications support, and creative content development with a primary focus on two key areas:

• Communications Management - Crafting The Table Church’s social media presence, creating and maintaining email campaigns (Mailchimp), and executing internal and external comms.
• Congregational Relationship Management - Administering our church database and systems through Planning Center People.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote work environment while maintaining strong connections to our local church community.

Hours and Compensation

• 20 hours per week
• $25 per hour
• Remote work arrangement (must be local to DC metro area)
• Position begins May 2025
• Reports to: Co-Lead Pastor Team

Primary Responsibilities

Communications Management

• Design graphics and digital assets for church communications
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms
• Create, design, and schedule email campaigns through Mailchimp
• Develop and manage content for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Reusing sermon videos to develop clips, carousels, and text threads
• Developing announcement graphics and posts
• Maintain and update the church website (Squarespace)

Congregational Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary administrator for Planning Center People, managing our church database
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, worship planning, and giving platform through Planning Center
• Maintain accurate records and contact information for church members and visitors
• Track attendance and engagement metrics
• Support member connection and integration into church community

Additional Administrative Support

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and schedules for church leadership and ministry teams
• Assist with budget tracking and expense management
• Attend weekly Tuesday coordination meetings with the pastoral team
• Follow up with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects
• Coordinate between internal ministry teams and external community partners
• Develop and maintain documentation in collaborative tools like Obsidian or Notion

Qualifications

• Alignment with The Table Church's mission, vision, and values
• Cultural competency in multiracial, multicultural, and LGBTQ affirming environments
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience with or willingness to learn Planning Center (required)
• Proficiency with website management platforms (Squarespace preferred)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp preferred)
• Familiarity with social media content creation and management
• Graphic design skills and experience with design applications
• Knowledge of collaborative documentation tools (Obsidian, Notion, or similar)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive church matters

Personal Qualities

• High standard of excellence in all work
• Task execution-oriented with joy in completing projects
• Strong at prioritizing the most important tasks, knowing that there will be more tasks than hours to accomplish them
• Proactive self-starter who can manage up and ensure leadership stays on track
• Creative problem-solver
• Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies
• Heart for ministry and church community

Church Involvement Expectations

• Must be local to the DC area
• Required to attend at least one Sunday service per month (these 2 hours will be counted as part of the 20 paid weekly hours)
• Participation in the life of the church community

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following to search@thetablechurch.org:

• Resume
• In lieu of a cover letter, submit a writing sample demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Examples of previous administrative and communications work (if available)
• References from previous employers and/or church leadership

Our goal is to fill this position by May 2025. We will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates on a rolling basis as they are received. Interviews will be scheduled promptly for promising candidates, and the position will remain open until we find the right person for our team.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Table Church is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that reflects the beautiful diversity of God's kingdom. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, women, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities. Our congregation's strength comes from our diversity, and we value lived experiences that bring new perspectives to our team. We're not just looking for qualified candidates—we're looking for your unique contributions to our community.

The Table Church is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that represents the community we serve.

About The Table Church

Vision: To embody a more beautiful gospel that announces collective liberation and the renewal of all things

Mission: Cultivating communities of authentic belonging following in the prophetic, thoughtful, and radical way of Jesus.

Values:

• Radical Friendship
• Revolutionary Justice
• Relentless Curiosity
• Restorative Play
• Rooted Improvisation

The Table Church is a multiracial, multicultural, and LGBTQ affirming faith community in Washington DC.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to attend an in-person Table Church DC service once a month?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001

Salary : $25 - $30