International Student Leader Specialist

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an International Student Leader 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 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 International Student Leader Specialist: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 an International Student Leader Specialist: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 factorsInternational Student Leader Specialist Benefits:Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staffFlexible hours and work-from-home availabilityStaff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staffAbout the area and Responsibilities of an International Student Leader SpecialistThe International Student Leadership Specialist will focus on leadership training of key international students, helping to diversify the IFI staff team culturally and ethnically by recruiting key internationals to join our team.The International Student Leader Specialist will (list not all inclusive):Identify key international students with a vision for ministry and engage them in leadership developmentWork with IFI's training department to develop relevant transferable cross-cultural discipleship resourcesWork to develop international staff in leadership skillsIdentify individuals with international student experience and recruit for key partnerships and to serve in strategic roles such as board membersHelp expand current discipleship programs across all of IFI ministriesRecruit internationals to serve as IFI staff members in conjunction with the Mobilization Team Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministryQualifications needed of an International Student Leader Specialist, 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 Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independentlyBe a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team playerEnjoys working with people and has strong interpersonal skills, especially when addressing a dissatisfied student or volunteerProficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation/Experience Preferred for an International Student Leader Specialist:At least 2 years of cross-cultural living experienceAt least 2 years of leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to motivate others to serve in ministry, as well as own experience in faith-based ministryInternational 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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