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Communications Assistant

Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, United States


Alfred Street Baptist Church | Alexandria, VA (Onsite)
Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) is seeking an organized and detail oriented Communications Assistant to support our Communications and Marketing Department as they meet the needs of a growing congregation of over 12,000 members. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operations of the department by providing administrative coordination for all processes and support for the Communications and Marketing Director.

This is a full-time position that requires onsite presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Some evening and weekend hours are required to support special events.

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive administrative support including email correspondence, drafting memos, letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes

Answer and monitor incoming calls in a warm, professional, and courteous manner

Perform essential document management duties: scanning, copying, printing, and filing

Coordinate and maintain inventory of office supplies, swag, and marketing materials; assist with distribution and ministry storage

Serve as a go-to resource for general ASBC information including events, schedules, and weekly services

Assist with photocopying, preparing packets, mailings, and assembling booklets

Support scheduling, note-taking, meeting coordination, and fund request processing

Assist fellow staff members and take on special projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build genuine rapport with colleagues, members and stakeholders

Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Experience in an office setting — answering phones, responding to emails, and collaboration

Previous experience at a church or non-profit organization is a plus

A professional, positive, and team-first attitude

Education & Experience

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred

1–3 years of office administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Alfred Street Baptist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation in the hiring process may contact careers@alfredstreet.org. Employment offers are contingent upon a background check.

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