Campus Minister - State College

Join Our Team as a Campus Minister with International Friendships, Inc.

About Us:

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a dynamic, faith-based organization dedicated to offering life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. Our services include airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.

Work Schedule:

• Full- or part-time options available with a flexible schedule.

• Occasional evenings and weekends required for specific events/projects.

• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats.

Pay Structure:

• Develop a team to support salary, benefits, and ministry expenses.

• Training provided to build a team of ministry partners.

• Pay range typically $27,274 - $84,872 post-support development, based on experience and other factors.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more (eligibility required).

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible staff.

• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability.

• Opportunity to work with a growing Christian organization.

• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health.

Responsibilities:

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to Uni Rank 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:

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working with people.

• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program.

Join Us:

IFI is an equal opportunity employer. If you are dedicated to extending God's love globally and willing to adhere to our statement of beliefs, we welcome your application.