Our church is a far-reaching place to work.

Since 1814, First Presbyterian Church of Nashville has served its local and global community. As the inaugural church of Nashville, our roots are deep, and the span of our reach is broad. Our members and mission have strengthened almost every neighborhood, civic institution, and industry in the Nashville area while serving the broader church internationally. Generation after generation, our membership continually reforms itself to grow more fully into the loving, serving body of Christ.

We are for the glory of God.

Our church has an abiding history of naming what it is for more than what it’s against. We are for Christ, for His kingdom, and for the common good. Our church and workplace is a vitalized community, with Christ at the center, sustained by the work of the Holy Spirit to encourage others in their faith. Imperfect but reconciled by God’s grace, we are called to be the very present children of God in the world, and our church is called to be an outpost-in-the-darkness that’s personal and proximate to a community in need of a loving, holy, sovereign God. With this intentionality, we seek to glorify God in everything we think, say, and do.

Our daily activities are dynamic.

Busy every day of the week, our campus is home to thriving Sunday worship opportunities, large and small Christian education and devotional groups, choir practices and performances, weddings and funerals, an Early Preschool, and an independent elementary school called Oak Hill School. We host the largest recreational soccer league in Nashville — with more than 1,600 children playing soccer in seasonal leagues. We host summer camps, horses for therapeutic riding, pickleball games, Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings, a splendid music academy, community service projects, social opportunities and events of all sorts, and much more.

Our staff is gifted, hard-working, and dedicated to living meaningful lives.

In the midst of all this thriving activity, we attract and maintain energetic Christians for employment and volunteer service. For posted job opportunities, we seek people who are joyful, productive and collaborative. Each staff member contributes a diverse set of skills and abilities, but collectively, we strive to embody the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Our ministers and staff work hard because we feel an urgency about how to realize “God’s kingdom come” here on these 65 acres in Nashville, Tennessee. To that end, the opportunities and demands set before our ministers and staff are inspiring, challenging, and full of purpose.

Not all our staff are Presbyterian, but we all support the tenets of the Church.

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is a member of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), rooted in the Reformed tradition, orthodox and evangelical in our theology. As such, our church is called to be faithful to the apostolic witness of the early church and eager to deepen its understanding of what is true, good, and beautiful as we seek to serve the common good in Jesus’ name. We are an active, welcoming outpost of the larger body of Christ, including all churches of all times and places who profess the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and we offer an open communion table to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord. Not a body politic, we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and we strive to keep our eyes focused on Him, reforming ourselves daily to His perfect calling for our ministry, for His glory and His glory alone.

Ministry Assistant for Children, Youth, and Families

Nashville, TN

Full Time

Entry Level

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is seeking a dedicated and spiritually grounded Ministry Assistant to support our ministry to children (newborn through sixth grade), youth (seventh through twelfth grade), and their families. The position reports to two Directors (Children’s Ministry and Youth Programming) and provides vital administrative and programmatic support while also engaging directly in relational ministry.

This individual will foster a welcoming and efficient office environment, facilitate excellent communication and data systems, and assist with event planning and volunteer coordination. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the role includes opportunities to serve relationally through teaching, small group leadership, and supporting intergenerational engagement—advancing our mission: To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

This hourly, full-time role will work Monday through Friday during regular Church office hours on-site and will have evening and weekend work (including Sundays) as required on an occasional basis. The compensation range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision eyewear coverage, short- and long-term disability, employee life and voluntary/dependent life insurance and retirement plan.

If you possess one or more years of administrative experience in a Christian ministry, have a heart for service, are familiar with the Reformed tradition and have the demonstrated ability to integrate your faith into day-to-day work, we invite you to apply for this important role.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative and Program Support

Maintain accurate data in church systems (e.g., Ministry Platform, eSPACE) for children’s and youth ministries: attendance, groups, events, volunteer records, family contact info.
Manage event logistics, including registration, scheduling, communication, hospitality, supplies, and follow-up.
Ensure background checks and Safe Church policies are followed for all volunteers.
Create, update, and distribute ministry documents, communications, and promotional materials.
Support volunteer appreciation and milestone recognition (birthdays, confirmations, graduations, etc.).

Volunteer Coordination

Assist in recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers for weekly programming and special events.
Provide logistical and relational support to volunteer teams; maintain clear role expectations and systems.
Help facilitate the Prayer Partner program, Confirmation process, and parent engagement initiatives.

Relational Ministry Engagement

Serve as a consistent and relational presence in the lives of children and students through:
- Assisting with pre-teen Sunday School, leading a youth small group during the week, participating in key milestone events (e.g., retreats, VBS, confirmation).
Foster hospitality and spiritual care for families, children, and youth—especially visitors and newcomers.
Collaborate with program staff to identify students and families in need of pastoral follow-up.

Cross-Ministry and Churchwide Support

Work collaboratively across departments to support churchwide events and communication efforts.
Attend weekly ministry team meetings and contribute to visioning, planning, and problem-solving.
Proactively ensure supervisors are equipped with the necessary information and materials to make timely, informed decisions.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

An active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, functional knowledge of scripture, familiarity with the Reformed tradition, and an ability to integrate the Christian faith into day-to-day work in a way that brings about an advancement of the Gospel in relationship with colleagues and others, required.
The basics of the Bible and Christian doctrine.
Microsoft Word and the basics of the internet and email (required).
Time management processes that best maximize productivity.
Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth and effectiveness.
Enthusiastically affirms the youth ministry’s vision, values, goals, and covenant.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions.
Execute major events and trips involving multiple details and volunteers.
Maintain healthy relationships with coworkers, youth, parents and volunteers.
Flexibility to work large events on weekends as required.
Accomplish tasks independently and proactively without the oversight of a supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, preferred
EXPERIENCE: One or more years of experience in administrative work. One or more years of experience working with children or youth in some capacity, preferably in a church or Christian ministry environment.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR, required

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