Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College Ministry Leader with us :
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.
Expected work schedule for the State College Ministry Leader :
- Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
- Occasional evenings and / or weekends for specific ministry needs
- Annual Conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat
Pay structure for a State College Ministry Leader :
Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expensesTraining is provided to develop a team of ministry partnersPay range is between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsState College Ministry Leader Benefits :
Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staffFlexible hours and work-from-home availabilityWork for a growing faith-based organizationStaff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellnessAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a State College Ministry Leader
Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States. This position is part of the State College ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The State College Ministry Leader will :
Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and cultural eventsMentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campusRegister IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizationsDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministryQualifications Needed from the State College Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesFaithful in sharing the faith and hospitality to international students as well as mentoring believers to do the sameWell organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaborativelyFlexible and adaptableProficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation / Experience for a State College Ministry Leader
Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people requiredBachelor degreeExperience in cross-cultural contexts, preferredInternational Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based organization. Therefore, only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.
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