Campus Minister - Athens

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Athens Campus Minister with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit, 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 Athens Campus Minister:

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 Athens Campus Minister:

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 $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Athens Campus Minister 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

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Athens 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. These international students have an opportunity to become a leader in their field back in their home country. This position is part of the Athens ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Athens 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 needed of a Athens Campus Minister, 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 Preferred for a Athens Campus Minister:

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree

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

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.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Part-time

Hybrid remote