Ministry Leader - Philadelphia at International Friendships, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIntroducing IFI, and why you want to be a Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 factorsPhiladelphia 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 Philadelphia Ministry LeaderPhiladelphia is a very important city in the United States and served as the first capital and where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Not only is it the home of the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall and the "Rocky Steps", it is also full of world class universities, such as the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel and Temple. There are more than 15,000 international students in the Philadelphia area, which makes it a very strategic location for international student ministry. This position is part of the Philadelphia ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.The Philadelphia Ministry Leader will:Serve international students by starting Bible discussion group, hosting events, and mentoring at least 1 international studentRegister and maintain IFI as a recognized student organization and build relationships with campus staff and organizationsEstablish partnerships with local churches and mobilize volunteersDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships by sharing the ministry's visionQualifications Needed from the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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