Ministry Leader - Boston

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Boston Ministry Leader 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 Boston Ministry Leader:Full- or part-time, flexible scheduleOccasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projectsAttendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff RetreatsPay structure for a Boston 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 typically between $28,093 and $87,418 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsBoston 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staffAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a Boston Ministry LeaderThere are over 50,000 international students studying on 28 campuses in the Boston, MA area. Boston offers an amazing opportunity to befriend and show hospitality to international students on some of the most influential campuses in the world, impacting tomorrow's leaders from all over the world. This position is part of the Boston ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.As a Boston 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 Boston Ministry Leader, including Spiritual CharacteristicsAdherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesIs faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the GospelWell organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independentlyBe a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team playerAbility to work under stress and be flexibleProficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation/Experience Required for a Boston Ministry Leader:Bachelor degree (or higher) in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to peopleInternational 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.