Ministry Coordinator - State College

Location

State College, PA | United States

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College Ministry Coordinator with us:

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.

Expected work schedule for the State College Ministry Coordinator :

• 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 State College Ministry Coordinator :

• 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

State College Ministry Coordinator 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 State College Ministry Coordinator:

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 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 Ministry Coordinator will:

• Participate in IFI events and Bible studies, and share the Gospel with international students within the context of genuine friendship
• Establish and maintain church relationships
• Recruit and manage volunteers for activities
• Maintain data related to international students, church partners, and volunteers

Qualifications needed from the State College Ministry Coordinator, 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 the State College Ministry Coordinator:

• 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.

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Salary

$25.71k - $80k