What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Administrative Assistant position at ABWE?
Are You the Right Hand Every Mission-Minded Leader Prays For?
Does this sound like you?
- You enjoy staying several steps ahead of a fast-moving leader—helping them stay focused, prepared, and effective.
- You’re energized by keeping calendars, details, and conversations organized with consistency and care.
- You want your administrative gifts to serve something greater than the bottom line.
If so, keep reading. This is more than a job—it’s kingdom service.
Help Lead a Global Gospel Movement From Behind the Scenes
At ABWE, our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people. As the Executive Administrative Assistant to the President, you’ll be equipping a visionary leader to stay focused on what matters most: advancing the Gospel worldwide.
This is a high-trust role requiring discretion, initiative, and an eye for both people and process. You’ll help keep the Office of the President moving forward—relationally, logistically, and spiritually.
Your Core Contributions:
This role is about much more than calendars and correspondence. Here's how you'll make an impact:This role goes beyond calendars and correspondence.
Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
- Guard the President’s time—manage schedules, screen communications, and protect focus
- Handle logistics with excellence—board meetings, travel, events, and projects
- Prepare communications—reports, presentations, and donor correspondence
- Build connections—representing the President with warmth and professionalism to staff, missionaries, donors, and partners
- Stay proactive—anticipate needs, track priorities, and follow through carefully
- Model servant leadership—showing hospitality, confidentiality, and relational wisdom in every interaction
What Makes You the Ideal Fit:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Are highly organized and detail-conscious.
- Notice what others miss and keep track of priorities with ease.
- Work well under pressure and adapt quickly.
- Have a servant-hearted attitude and a willingness to help.
- Find joy in supporting leaders and enabling their best work.
- View administrative service as a calling, not just a task list.
Must-Haves:
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with ABWE’s mission.
- 3 years of executive-level administrative experience (nonprofit or ministry setting preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital productivity tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proven discretion with sensitive information.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Associate’s degree or higher in business/office administration.
- Experience with CRM systems or donor databases.
- Background in missions, ministry, or gospel-centered nonprofit work.
Why This Role Matters:
Every gospel movement depends on people behind the scenes who keep things running. This is your opportunity to use your God-given gifts to serve global missions from right here at ABWE headquarters in New Cumberland, PA. You’ll join a team that prays together, plans together, and seeks excellence in all we do—because the mission matters.
The Invitation:
If you want your weekdays to mean more than just meetings and memos — if you want your administrative strengths to help fulfill the Great Commission — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now. Let’s advance the Gospel, together.
Interested candidates may submit an application through our website: https://abwe.org/jobs/.
Interested candidates may submit an application through our website: https://abwe.org/jobs/.