Ministry Leader - Atlanta

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Atlanta Ministry Leader with us:
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. 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 Atlanta Ministry Leader :

• 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 an Atlanta Ministry Leader :

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Atlanta Ministry Leader 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 faith-based organization
• Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness

About the Area and Responsibilities of an Atlanta Ministry Leader
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, has the busiest airport in the world, and is the birthplace of Coca Cola. It's also the home of several great universities, such as Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and Emery. There are also over 12,000 international students in the Atlanta area, making it a great place for international student ministry. This position is part of the Atlanta ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The Atlanta Ministry Leader will:

• Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and 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

Qualifications Needed from the Atlanta Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Faithful in sharing the faith and hospitality to international students as well as mentoring 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 for an Atlanta Ministry Leader

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in cross-cultural contexts, 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.