Ministry Leader - Wooster

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Wooster Ministry Leader with us:International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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 Wooster Ministry Leader:Full- or part-time, flexible scheduleOccasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needsAnnual Conferences such as the IFI Staff RetreatPay structure for a Wooster 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsWooster 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 Christian organizationStaff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellnessAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a Wooster Ministry LeaderThe College of Wooster is a diverse campus community with a spirit all their own. Students come from all over the world, each bringing a unique mix of experiences, interests, and ideas, to the university. There are about 274 international students from 62 nations, which is about 16% of the student population. Several more universities within an hour of Wooster leave room for growth to other campuses, like Ashland, Akron, and Canton. This position is part of the Wooster ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.As a Wooster Ministry Leader, you will establish a presence by building relationships with university staff, church partners, and volunteers. Your responsibilities include leading the location's ministry efforts, mobilizing others to host Bible discussion groups, and organizing cultural events. You will also ensure that IFI is recognized as a student organization, maintain strong campus relationships, and secure the necessary financial and prayer support.Qualifications Needed from the Wooster Ministry Leader, including Spiritual CharacteristicsAdherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesFaithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling 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 Wooster Ministry LeaderDemonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people requiredBachelor degreeExperience in cross-cultural ministry, 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.