Ministry Leader - Hammond at International Friendships, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIntroducing IFI, and why you want to be a Hammond Ministry Leader with us:International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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 Hammond Ministry Leader:Full- or part-time, flexible scheduleOccasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needsAnnual Conferences such as the IFI Staff RetreatPay structure for a Hammond Ministry Leader:Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expensesTraining is provided to develop a team of ministry partnersPay range is between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsHammond Ministry Leader Benefits:Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staffFlexible hours and work-from-home availabilityWork for a growing Christian organizationStaff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellnessAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a Hammond Ministry LeaderPurdue Northwest is a Regional campus of Purdue University. Students come from all over the world to study at this campus because of Purdue's reputation and it is close to Chicago. Students live in the university apartments or nearby houses, but since the campus is 90% commuter, they don't have many chances to meet local Americans or even other students. There is already a strong network of volunteers and churches who just need the right person to lead and serve students at Purdue Northwest. This position is part of the Hammond ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.As a Hammond Ministry Leader, you will establish a presence by building relationships with university staff, church partners, and volunteers. Your responsibilities include leading the location's ministry efforts, mobilizing others to host Bible discussion groups, and organizing cultural events. You will also ensure that IFI is recognized as a student organization, maintain strong campus relationships, and secure the necessary financial and prayer support.Qualifications Needed from the Hammond Ministry Leader, including Spiritual CharacteristicsAdherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesFaithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the sameWell organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaborativelyFlexible and adaptableProficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation/Experience for a Hammond Ministry LeaderDemonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people requiredBachelor degreeExperience in cross-cultural ministry, 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.Job Posted by ApplicantPro