Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor

Southall Church is a healthy, multiplying church in Franklin, TN with a vision to bring the life of Jesus to our families, neighbors and nations. We are seeking a highly organized and relational Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the Senior Pastor.

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor provides trusted high-level administrative and operational support, helping align priorities, manage communication, and create margin for the Lead Pastor to lead, shepherd, and advance the church’s vision effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Senior Pastor, helping align priorities and workflows with church vision.
• Manage the Senior Pastor’s calendar, meetings, and email with discretion, clarity, and efficiency.
• Support the CoreTeam (membership) through clear communication, event coordination, follow-up, and systems management.
• Support guest speakers, ministry partners, and key relationships by coordinating logistics, facilitating communication, and ensuring a welcoming and organized experience for all involved.
• Lead and manage the Senior Pastor’s social media presence and digital communication, ensuring consistent, mission-aligned messaging.
• Coordinate leadership and elder meetings, gatherings, and special events, overseeing logistics, communication, and execution.
• Provide Sunday support, assisting with preparation and day-of pastoral and leadership needs.
• Anticipate future needs by proactively preparing resources and maintaining organized archives for sermons and leadership materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mature Christian character and personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Proven ability to exercise high discretion and confidentiality.
• High emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and project-management abilities.
• Proficient in digital communication and social media platforms.
• Experience providing executive level support to senior leadership.
• A collaborative, humble team player.

SCHEDULE: Sunday – Thursday

HOURS: 40 (must be available for special events, church meetings, etc)

COMPENSATION: TBD

STAFF LEVEL: Executive Assistant: reports to the Senior Pastor