Digital Ministry Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Digital Ministry Specialist 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 Digital Ministry Specialist :

• 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 Digital Ministry Specialist :

• 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Digital Ministry Specialist 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

Digital Ministry Specialist Responsibilities:

Our Digital Ministry Specialist will investigate, implement, manage, and train staff on use of online methods of outreach to internationals. They will work closely with the Communications team, as well as campus ministry leadership to accomplish this. This is a remote opportunity which can be done in person or a hybrid schedule for candidates in Columbus, OH.

• Regularly research and test new online technologies for making personal connections
• Facilitate online Bible discussions with international students
• Actively participate in social media groups, online forums etc. to connect with more international students
• Respond to online questions submitted by international students on IFI websites
• Recruit and train a volunteer team to do multiply online outreach efforts
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role, ensure minimum monetary standards are achieved, and send out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners
• Share successful technology and tips with Campus Ministers

Qualifications from the Digital Ministry Specialist:

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Well organized with attention-to-detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to work successfully in a team
• Has demonstrated ability as a developer of leadership
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Preferred for Digital Ministry Specialist:

• Experience in cross-cultural ministry
• Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred, and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI

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.