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Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Charlottesville 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
Bachelor degree
Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
Nice to have:
Experience in cross-cultural ministry
What we offer:
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