Career Coach & Coordinator

Career Coach & Employment Coordinator

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a growing faith‑based organization whose mission is to extend life‑changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. IFI offers services such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships and social events.

• Full‑ or part‑time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events or projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

• Pay range typically between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
• Requires development of a ministry partner team to supply the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work‑from‑home availability
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

A Career Coach & Employment Coordinator will find employers to offer internships to international students enrolled in IFI’s ISEED program. They will also mentor and help international students to prepare for jobs and assist the Internship Program Manager with overall coordination of the ISEED program. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with employers who can offer internships to international students
• Coaching international students, including preparing them for job searches, facilitating professional seminars, teaching professional work habits and preparing them for the marketplace
• Assisting the Internship Program Manager with administering the ISEED program
• Participating in direct ministry locally, such as overseeing a Bible discussion group for international students or having one‑on‑one mentorship with an international student
• Developing and maintaining financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values and policies
• Faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate to extend God's love globally through equipping volunteers to be effective cross‑cultural communicators
• Self‑starter, able to work independently and as a team player with diverse populations
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of working with people
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the professional marketplace
• Cross‑cultural experience is preferred

International Friendships, Inc. is a faith‑based organization and therefore only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.