Chinese Ministry Assistant - Boston Chinese Evangelical Church Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Administrative/Clerical

Overview

The Chinese Ministry Assistant at the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church (BCEC) works at BCEC’s Chinatown Campus, supporting Chinese-speaking pastoral staff to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of church ministries. This highly visible, relationship-oriented position supports Sunday worship services, ministry programs, and church-wide administrative operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, culturally aware, and committed to serving God and His people with excellence.

The Ministry Assistant reports to the Office Manager and collaborates with Chinese pastoral staff as well as administrative and ministry team members.

Church Description

The Boston Chinese Evangelical Church (BCEC) is an established non-denominational evangelical church located in Boston's Chinatown, with an additional campus in Newton, Massachusetts. We are a multi-generational, multilingual Chinese heritage church consisting of six congregations: two English-speaking, two Mandarin-speaking, and two Cantonese-speaking.

Key Responsibilities

Chinese Ministry Support

Provide administrative support to Chinese-speaking pastors and ministry teams

Coordinate logistics for Sunday services and church events (e.g., worship teams, A/V, room setup)

Prepare weekly and special event bulletins (print and digital)

Translate and edit materials such as flyers, reports, and announcements (English ↔ Chinese)

Design and produce promotional and ministry materials using tools like Canva

Manage digital platforms, including You Tube, social media, and the Chinese-language website (via CMS)

Assist with visitor follow-up and outreach coordination

Maintain ministry records (e.g., membership, visitors, attendance, event participation)

General Administration & Office Support

Serve as receptionist at the Chinatown Campus

Manage office supplies, incoming mail, bulletin boards, and literature displays

Coordinate room reservations and facility usage

Support communication across staff, volunteers, and congregants across campuses

Collaborate with administrative and ministry teams as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English (spoken and written)
Proficiency in Chinese word processing
Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Comfortable with technology and a quick learner with new systems and tools
Experience using content management systems (CMS), or ability to quickly learn CMS platforms
Detail-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, and professional
Culturally sensitive, with awareness of Asian American and bicultural church dynamics

Preferred

College degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in a church or nonprofit environment
Familiarity with tools such as Pro Presenter and Canva
Basic skills in media, graphic design, or website publishing

Personal Attributes

A growing Christian faith and alignment with BCEC’s mission and values
Servant-hearted, trustworthy, and maintains confidentiality
Friendly, approachable, and strong interpersonal communication skills

Application Process

Please include the names and contacts of two references with your application. Upon review of your resume, we will request a submission of two letters of reference.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé.

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