Ministry Leader - Wooster

Ministry Leader - Wooster

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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 Wooster Ministry Leader:

• 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 Wooster Ministry Leader:

• 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 between $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Wooster Ministry Leader 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

About the Area and Responsibilities of a Wooster Ministry Leader:

The College of Wooster is a diverse campus community with a spirit all their own. Students come from all over the world, each bringing a unique mix of experiences, interests, and ideas, to the university. There are about 274 international students from 62 nations, which is about 16% of the student population. Several more universities within an hour of Wooster leave room for growth to other campuses, like Ashland, Akron, and Canton.

This position is part of the Wooster ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As a Wooster Ministry Leader, you will establish a presence by building relationships with university staff, church partners, and volunteers. Your responsibilities include leading the location's ministry efforts, mobilizing others to host Bible discussion groups, and organizing cultural events. You will also ensure that IFI is recognized as a student organization, maintain strong campus relationships, and secure the necessary financial and prayer support.

Qualifications Needed from the Wooster Ministry Leader, 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 for a Wooster Ministry Leader:

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry, 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.