Campus Minister - Lancaster

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Lancaster Campus Minister with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit, 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 Lancaster Campus Minister :

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needs
• Annual conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat

Pay structure for a Lancaster Campus Minister :

• 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

Lancaster Campus Minister 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
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness

Responsibilities:

Not only does Lancaster County boast of farmlands, family style feasts and the Amish, it's also a great location to meet students from all over the world. Between Millersville University and Franklin and Marshall College, there are over 500 international students ready to receive hospitality and to make a friend. It's a great place to live and minister to students from all over the world. This position is part of the Lancaster ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As a Lancaster Campus Minister, you will:

• Participate in IFI-sponsored outreach and special events on campus.

• Share the love of God with international students through personal relationships and Bible discussions.

• Mentor international students through personal involvement.

• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships.

• Meet regularly with supervisor for input and direction.

• Study international cultures, especially those of the people you serve.

Qualifications needed of a Lancaster Campus Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Faithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the same
• Well organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Preferred for a Lancaster Campus Minister:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program

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.