Student Ministry Assistant Part Time 2026

Christ Church of Oak Brook•Oak Brook, IL

3d•$27 - $33

About The Position

This role grants administrative and programmatic to student ministry directors. The student ministry assistant will work behind the scenes to aid in project and event management in order to ensure the success and growth of Christ Church's student outreach initiatives. The student ministry assistant will also perform tasks to help maintain the organization's daily operations like managing communications, report preparation, and data entry. Through this underlying support, this role facilitates the spiritual growth and organizational health of the student ministries at Christ Church.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent level of experience
Spiritual Development Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).
Regularly attends worship and participates in ministry events at Christ Church or a Christ Church campus unless exempted by Christ Church leadership.
Seeks opportunities and participates in authentic worship, exalting and enjoying God as one of life’s greatest purposes and pleasures.
Lives as an attractive witness, living to draw others to Christ in personal, daily mission.
Intentionally seeks to become like Jesus, growing purposefully and intentionally.
Values and contributes to genuine community, doing life together with colleagues and congregation.
Enrolls in genuine service, living a life of service, humility and generosity.
Engages fully in life-changing love by loving people extravagantly
Ministry Traits Detail-oriented with high capacity to manage multiple projects at high level of detail and organization.
Desire to continuously learn and serve others.
Honest and trustworthy.
Integrity for work habits and results.
Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively and proactively.
Appreciation for own and others’ giftedness.
Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character.
Able to keep high degree of confidentiality.
High degree of professionalism.
Approachable and accessible.

Nice To Haves

Experience: 1-2 years | any administrative role using administrative tools such as Microsoft Office, a variety of platforms similar to Asana and Concur

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication on behalf of the ministry (Send out ministry-wide e-mails, update newsletters, and website with current information on a weekly basis, as well as respond to parent and student questions)
Maintain files and keep accurate data of attendance, event logs, and confidential information
Assist with the promotion, scheduling, planning, and set-up of all ministry events and projects
Processes invoices and tracks expenses
Participate in Christ Church staff life by attending all-staff meetings, church sponsored events, worship, training events and contributing to a culture of collaboration and encouragement.
Support church-wide initiatives and special events – assist with Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day services, outreach and mission events by serving in flexible roles beyond primary ministry responsibilities.
Engage in ongoing personal and professional development through training, reading, coaching or mentoring, in order to grow as a leader and servant of Christ.
Collaborate across ministries to ensure alignment, share resources, and strengthen unity on our staff teams.
Demonstrate and model Christ Church’s core values in daily work, relationships and service to others.
Maintain a posture of flexibility by assisting with projects or assignments outside the immediate scope of the role when needed.
Contribute to a culture of grace, care and prayer by being available to support, encourage and pray with staff and volunteers and congregants as appropriate.
Program/Event Coordination and Logistical Support This function encompasses the comprehensive planning and execution of all departmental and organizational events, ensuring they run smoothly and align with the broader institution's goals. Key activities involve managing event logistics, coordinating necessary resources, and ensuring seamless collaboration across different departments.
Information and Records Management This vital function involves maintaining accurate, organized, and accessible data systems. The assistant is responsible for inputting, updating, and managing organizational records and files—such as volunteer information, attendance data, and contact lists—to ensure data integrity and compliance with institutional procedures.
Communication and Scheduling Management This function focuses on facilitating effective information flow and organizational efficiency. It includes managing the official calendars to prevent scheduling conflicts, prioritizing appointments, handling all inbound and outbound correspondence, and acting as the primary liaison on behalf of their supervisor or director.