Campus Minister - State College

Campus Minister - State College

State College, PA, USA

Salary: Full Time

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College 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 State College 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 State College 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

State College 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:

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States. This position is part of the State College ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The State College Campus Minister will:

• Encourage spiritual growth among international students, scholars, and their families through building relationships and hosting cultural events and Bible discussions.
• Connect with student associations and mobilize volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team.
• Pursue creative strategies for sharing God's love and develop culture-specific outreach initiatives.

Qualifications needed of a State College 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 State College 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.