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Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a South Asian Outreach Minister with us: International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose 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. The South Asian Outreach Minister will assist the Central Ohio ministry team to serve international students from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan) in practical ways and train and equip students and volunteers for service to international students from there. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
Research and understand the needs of South Asian international students
Serve South Asian international students by establishing connections, developing reproducing Bible discussion groups and 1-on-1 interactions, attending outreach activities, and discipling 3-4 South Asian students
Recruit and train volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team, including developing training and programs to effectively develop relationships with South Asian international students
Connect with student associations and community groups
Requirements:
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
Has a shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity
Ability to work under stress and be flexible
Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
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
Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff