Ministry Coordinator - Athens

Ministry Coordinator – Athens Introduction

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non‑profit. Our 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.

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

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team to provide 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 $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

• 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

We are seeking an Ohio University Campus Minister for our Ohio University (OU) location in Athens, OH. OU was established as Ohio’s first university in 1804 and has had quite an influence. There are about 1,500 international students from 116 countries. This position is part of the Athens ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As an Athens Ministry Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in campus ministry to international students, fostering church relations, and coordinating volunteers. Your duties include organizing cultural activities, leading Bible discussion groups, mentoring students, establishing church partnerships, and managing volunteer recruitment and activities.

• 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

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people
• Cross‑cultural ministry experience, 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.

Salary: $25,709 – $80,000 per year