Charlottesville Ministry Leader
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Charlottesville Ministry Leader:
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.
Want to learn a bit more about us? Learn what it is like to work with IFI and our cultural values!
Most positions with IFI require the development of a ministry partner team that supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. If God is calling you to work with IFI, after your acceptance to become a staff member, we will provide you with the training you will need to develop a team of ministry partners who will support your ministry.
Learn more about what developing a ministry partnership team entails.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.
Work Schedule:
- Full- or part-time, with flexible hours
- Occasional evenings and weekends for events/projects
- Attendance at conferences, including IFI Staff Retreats
Compensation:
- Requires building a ministry partner team for prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
- Training provided to develop a team of ministry partners
- $25,709-$80,000 annual salary, based on experience
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
- Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
About the Area and Responsibilities of a Charlottesville Ministry Leader
Charlottesville is not only a historic city in Virginia, it's also the gateway to the Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the home the of University of Virginia. On the outskirts of town, you will find Thomas Jefferson's mountain-top plantation, Monticello, as well as Highland, President James Monroe's home. The original campus of the University of Virginia was designed by Thomas Jefferson, which is the home of more than 3,000 international students. It's a great location for international student ministry! This position is part of the Charlottesville ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The Charlottesville Ministry Leader will:
- Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and/or cultural events
- Mentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campus
- Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
- Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
Qualifications:
- Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
- Faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mission to extend God's love globally
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience Required for a Charlottesville Ministry Leader:
- Bachelor degree (or higher) in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people
IFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. If you're passionate about making a global impact, we invite you to apply and join our vibrant team at IFI!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.