Director of Field Recruitment

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, the Director of Recruitment will create collaborative partnerships with National and Regional Field Leaders to help establish a robust, diverse campus staff applicant pipeline that will help us accomplish Our 2030 Calling.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Personal: 

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world 

Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on topics such as recruitment, retention, diversity and inclusion, and training 

Leadership: 

Articulate an Intervarsity employment brand, create multi-year national campus staff recruitment strategy, and drive annual initiatives 

Design and direct the Mobilize Harvest Workers Program recruitment initiatives by recruiting collaborators, managing program learning, executing strategic plans, overseeing finances, coaching participants, and sharing key insights across the organization as needed.  

Plan and execute recruitment efforts at national InterVarsity conferences, including, but not limited to: Urbana, Staff Conference, Focused Ministries staff conferences, Ambition, etc. 

Design and execute recruitment efforts for external candidates outside or InterVarsity chapters. Research opportunities, build relationships and networks to facilitate external recruitment, discern external recruitment strategies, recruit collaborators as needed, and execute plans in the following areas: 

Digital recruitment 

Seminaries and Christian colleges 

External conferences and job fairs 

Lead national recruitment initiatives for volunteers 

Provide biblical and theological reflection on issues relating to the recruitment of campus staff by teaching Scripture to motivate staff about: 

God’s mission on campus (Luke 4, Matthew 28) 

Calling and Career (Isaiah 6, Ephesians 4) 

Investing in the next generation (2 Timothy 2) 

Provide thought leadership in cultivating a healthy culture of campus staff recruitment 

Collaboration:  

Support Regional Leadership Teams in their recruitment efforts by: 

Establishing partnerships with Field staff to plan and execute around recruitment priorities 

Conducting annual check-ins to review recruitment plans and needs 

Providing recruitment resources upon request 

Assisting directly with regional recruitment efforts as needed 

Coaching and consulting on effective recruitment strategies 

Partnering with Field Training and HR to effectively onboard new hires 

Partner with HR on recruitment strategy, best practices, data reporting, and WD Recruiting platform functionality 

Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote recruitment initiatives 

Serve as a member of the Mobilization Department team, working under the Mobilization Director and in collaboration with the Director of Training and the Mobilization Field Operations Director 

Administration: 

Develop and manage recruitment budgets in accordance with InterVarsity policies and procedures 

Ensure compliance with all InterVarsity policies and procedures 

Ministry Partnership Development: 

Develop and grow a team of ministry partners who provide prayer and financial support 

Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support 

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 

A designated home office 

Required travel includes, but is not limited to: Finance and Administration Leadership Team Meetings, recruitment appointments, student and staff conferences, donor appointments, InterVarsity-sponsored training sessions, and peer group meetings 

Regularly required to communicate with others, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith 

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of field-related ministry experience required, including at least three years of management experience (or equivalent) 

Demonstrated experience recruiting successful ministry staff  

Ability to formulate and cast vision in a manner that inspires people to join InterVarsity 

Demonstrated experience managing and implementing successful national, cross-functional ministry projects and programs 

Ability to build effective diverse trusting work relationships across differences with all levels of staff, management, leaders at Christian Colleges and Seminaries, and members of the community 

Significant theological and spiritual maturity 

Strong coaching skills and experience 

Strong passion for Diversity and experience working cross-culturally in different settings 

Strong analytical and strategic skills with a high capacity for managing complexity 

Ability to manage and execute details 

Ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner 

Demonstrated ability to raise funds for staff and programs 

Strong verbal and written communications skills 

A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

Ability to travel up to 25% as required 

Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following:

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.