Ministry Leader - Austin

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 $28,093 and $87,418 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsAusitn 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 an Austin Ministry LeaderAustin is the capital of Texas and hosts one of the largest universities in the country. The University of Texas (UT) is a highly ranked public university that has over 6,000 international students from all over the world. Austin is a great place to live and UT is a great place to reach out to international students. This position is part of the Austin ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.The Austin 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 supportersQualifications Needed from the Austin 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 Austin 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.