Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an The Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, 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 Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader:

Full- or part-time, flexible schedule

Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects

Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

Pay structure for an Volunteer & Church Engagement 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 typically between $41,000 and $43,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Volunteer & Church Engagement 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of a Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader

The overall role of the Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader is connecting volunteers with international students by recruiting, screening, training, matching, engaging, and retaining them and envisioning churches to partner. This role will assist campus staff in Columbus to expand their ministry reach and help strengthen existing and develop new partnerships with local churches and volunteers so that the mission and vision of IFI Columbus will be accomplished and fulfilled. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader will (list not all inclusive):

Managing the lifecycle of a volunteer, including recruitment, matching, training, equipping, resourcing, providing recognition, mentoring, and renewing volunteers

Using the the database for all activities, matching students with volunteers, creating and modifying email templates/forms for activities, sending emails, and running reports, as needed

Representing IFI at church fairs and speaking engagements to share the mission/vision of IFI and find potential volunteers

Working with the Communications Dept to share volunteer opportunities using multiple media, and updating promotional resources such as videos, table banners and flyers

Coordinating office volunteers, church groups, and volunteers assisting with check-in and registration at student, volunteer events, and the annual banquet.

Qualifications needed of a Volunteer & Church Engagement Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

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

Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus

Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently

Has a shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity

Ability to work under stress and be flexible

Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives

Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

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.

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Part-time

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