Internship Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Internship Coordinator 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.

Expected work schedule for the Internship Coordinator :

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

Pay structure for an Internship Coordinator :

• 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 typically between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Internship 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
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of a Internship Coordinator

The overall role of the Internship Coordinator is to coordinate the IFI internship program called International Students as Equipped and Empowered Disciples (ISEED). Discipleship and training of internationals is crucial to the fulfillment of IFI's vision. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

Internship Coordinator Responsibilities
The Internship Coordinator will (list not all inclusive):

• Coordinate the ISEED program by:
  • Strategizing programming goals and delivery methods
  • Communicating with participants via social media, email, text, etc.
• Recruit participants at universities and conferences
• Develop a diverse network of mentors to provide spiritual and career guidance to participants, promoting life-on-life learning situations
• Implement an alumni program by interviewing prior participants and instructors and creating an alumni newsletter
• Take part in direct ministry locally, such as overseeing a Bible discussion group for international students or having 1-on-1 discipleship with an international student
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

Qualifications needed of a Internship Coordinator, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mission from the Lord to extend God's love globally through equipping others to be effective cross-cultural communicators
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player, including with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Enjoys working with people and has strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Preferred for an Internship Coordinator:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree
• Experience in running a training program
• Cross-cultural experience
• Experience using Microsoft, Excel, Word and PowerPoint software programs

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.