Job Description:
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Champaign-Urbana 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 Champaign-Urbana 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 Champaign-Urbana 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 $28,093 and $87,418 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
- Champaign-Urbana 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
- Responsibilities of a Champaign Urbana Ministry Coordinator:
The University of Illinois has almost 13,000 international students from over 100 countries, which is the sixth largest international student population center in the country. This is an excellent university in so many ways, which draws key students from all over the world. The 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges rankings rated U of I as the number 13 public university and the number 41 national university. This position is part of the Champaign-Urbana ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
As a Champaign Urbana Ministry Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in campus ministry to international students, fostering church relations, and coordinating volunteers. Your duties include organizing cultural activities, leading Bible discussion groups, mentoring students, establishing church partnerships, and managing volunteer recruitment and activities.
Qualifications needed from the Champaign-Urbana 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 Champaign-Urbana 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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