Job Overview

Harvest DeSoto is a new church in Olive Branch, MS. Harvest DeSoto launched in January of 2025 and is a growing congregation. Disciple-Making is at the core of our mission. We are seeking to add a Ministry Assistant to our staff to provide support to our pastoral and ministry staff. The role of Ministry Assistant is a part time staff position, hourly (non-exempt).

Job Description

Administrative (40%) Establishing a consistent presence and "front desk" in our Church Office. Being an in-office liaison for members and guests, as well as vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Handling day-to-day administrative tasks (i.e. distributing mail, answering telephone, taking messages, making copies, scheduling appointments, etc.) under the direction of our Pastor(s). Weekly updating Planning Center with member, visitor, volunteer and guest information. Maintain the Church Calendar. Ordering and maintaining sufficient church and office supplies. Organizing and maintaining accurate office files (both print and digital), including important church documents. Printing and preparing (for distribution) materials both for Sunday morning (i.e. bulletin, inserts, handouts, etc.) and other ministry meetings (i.e. Bible studies, kids and students, ministry team/committee meetings, etc.) Handling additional tasks, as deemed necessary. Record notes and minutes from staff meetings and ministry meetings as needed.

Communications and Media (60%) Send out church wide emails from elders or staff. Social media content creation and posting in collaboration with the Deacon of Communications. Weekly newsletter. Website maintenance. Digital Signage management Edit and post weekly sermons on Youtube. Edit and print weekly bulletin for Sunday morning. Ensure all content for Pro Presenter is set up for Sunday worship and any gathering where it will be used.

Qualifications Be a growing disciple of Jesus Christ. A member of or become a member of Harvest DeSoto. Strong administrative abilities. Strong Social Media capabilities. Ability to edit and post videos for Youtube. Working proficiency of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Planning Center or similar Church Management Software.

Hours expectations 20-25 Hrs per week. M-Th 9a-3p, specific scheduled days and hours will be flexible.