Marketing Project Assistant

Company: Lakewood Church
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Marketing Project Assistant Marketing Department Non-Exempt JOB DESCRIPTION The Marketing Project Assistant supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of marketing projects from intake through completion. This role partners closely with the Lead Project Manager to ensure projects are clearly defined, properly scheduled, well-documented, and delivered on time and to standard. The Marketing Project Assistant serves as a key point of coordination between teams, helping maintain alignment, communication, and accountability across the project lifecycle. This position reports to the Lead Project Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assist with project intake by supporting scope definition, goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and the Lead Project Manager Help translate project requests into organized tasks, schedules, and documented requirements Support prioritization and sequencing of work to align with departmental goals and capacity Develop, update, and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are met Coordinate deliverables across teams, channels, and stakeholders to support timely execution Schedule and support project meetings, including preparing agendas, notes, and follow-up items Facilitate clear communication between internal teams, stakeholders, and project leadership to ensure alignment and accountability Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, timelines, status updates, meeting notes, and change requests Provide regular project status updates to the Lead Project Manager and stakeholders, identifying progress, risks, and issues Utilize and remain current with the Marketing Department?s project management system (PMS) and related tools Track project resources, including personnel, assets, and materials, as needed to support execution Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with department standards Assist in identifying potential project risks and support mitigation efforts in partnership with project leadership Monitor deliverables to help ensure work meets established quality standards and requirements Support issue resolution by escalating concerns appropriately and assisting with follow-through Perform project-related administrative tasks, including correspondence, file organization, and documentation maintenance Perform other related duties as assigned MINISTERIAL DUTIES As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church?s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include: Regular attendance at Church services and classes Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church QUALIFICATIONS Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church?s vision, mission, values, and core beliefs Demonstrated Christ-like character, spiritual maturity, and alignment with Lakewood Church culture Proven ability to support multiple concurrent projects, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated experience assisting with project intake, including scope definition, task organization, timelines, and deliverable tracking Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and status reports Experience facilitating communication between cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery of work Working knowledge of project management or project tracking software, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems Ability to identify project risks, escalate issues appropriately, and assist with resolution in partnership with project leadership Detail-oriented with strong follow-through, problem-solving, and quality-control skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear project updates and documentation Professional appearance and conduct, with excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related collaboration tools EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor?s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, project support, or administrative project management within a marketing, creative, or operations environment

Keywords: Lakewood Church, Missouri City , Marketing Project Assistant, IT / Software / Systems , Houston, Texas