Recovery & Incarceration Ministry Assistant

Long Hollow Church•Hendersonville, TN

About The Position

This role is a calling to contribute to a larger purpose within a community that is rooted in faith and centered on Christ. The ministry assistant will support the Recovery & Incarceration (R&I) team in various aspects, including administrative tasks, event planning, and direct ministry support for programs like Celebrate Recovery (CR) and prison/jail ministries. The ideal candidate has a heart for those in recovery or incarceration and believes in second chances, demonstrating integrity, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Requirements

Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
Demonstrates integrity and professional conduct in all interactions
Shows flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment
Exhibits patience, care, and respect when working with other staff and church members
Maintains a positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment
Has a heart for those in recovery or incarceration and believes everyone deserves a second chance
Manage multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written
Proficiency with Apple computers and Google Docs/Workspace applications
Ability to work well in team environments
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Print weekly handouts for Celebrate Recovery (CR) & CR for students
Order food for CR & CR for students weekly
Pickup any food, snacks or materials for CR & CR for students
Provide ministry support for CR & CR for students on a rotation for their weekly meetings
Organize and maintain the serve team member process within the local Prison ministry per TDOC requirements
Develop a tracking system to determine real-time stages for prospective serve team members in the Prison and Jail ministry
Develop and maintain systems for the letter writing for the national Prison Correspondence Ministry
Collaborate with the team in planning any Recovery & Incarceration (R & I) event (Prison dinners, baptisms, special speakers; Jail baptisms, Christmas, guard appreciation; CR yearly T.E.A.M. training, celebration dinner, fall party; CR for Students after camp hangs, fall kickoff, January launch)
Develop, organize, and execute a prison tour for 2027-28
Provide support for the Recovery Podcast weekly
Distribute all ROCK connection requests accordingly
Collaborate with Mobilization Team for all serve team needs
Order all supplies for CR, CR for students, Prisons and Jails
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Complete any task assigned by the R & I Director
Meet one on one with R & I Director weekly
Provide ministry support for the R & I Director calendar, team meetings, events