Content Specialist

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Content Specialist with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. 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 Content Specialist:

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

Pay structure for a Content Specialist:

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is typically between $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Content Specialist Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of a Content Specialist

The overall role of the Content Specialist is to assist the local IFI Columbus team in capturing, editing and publishing stories and articles via video, photographs, and interviews that engage and provide value to our main constituents. They will work closely with the Asst. Director of Mission Support or the Communications Manager, mobilization team, campus ministry team, and others, as a communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

The Content Specialist will (list not all inclusive):

• Interview individuals via email, phone or in-person to gather content
• Compile notes from interviews into written articles.
• Write content to be published in IFI's E-newsletters, social media, website, donation receipts and more
• Update event registration forms
• Create video scripts, edit video and take and edit photographs at events
• Search for high value content by reading IFI MPD e-newsletters, attending presentations and other meetings, reading meeting notes and more
• Suggest content that should be shared, determining the appropriate medium and audience
• Format content for publication on e-newsletters, letters, text messages, social media and more

Qualifications needed of a Content Specialist, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mission from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Has a shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity
• Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Preferred for a Content Specialist:

• Training, experience, or certification in creative writing
• Willingness to use/learn Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is preferred
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry is preferred

International 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.