Middle Eastern Outreach Minister

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Middle Eastern 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.

Expected work schedule for the Middle Eastern Outreach Minister :

• 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 a Middle Eastern Outreach Minister :

• 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

Middle Eastern Outreach Minister 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

Middle Eastern Outreach Minister Responsibilities

The overall role of the Middle Eastern Outreach Minister is to assist IFI locations to serve international students from the Middle East in practical ways and train and equip students and volunteers for service to Middle Eastern international students. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in Columbus, OH. The Middle Eastern Outreach Minister will (list not all inclusive):

• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of IFI
• Research and understand the needs of Middle Eastern international students
• Minister to Middle Eastern international students by establishing connections, d eveloping reproducing Bible discussion groups and 1-on-1 interactions, attending outreach activities, and mentoring 3-4 Middle Eastern students
• Recruit and train volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team, including developing training and programs to effectively develop relationships with Middle Eastern international students
• Connect with student associations and community groups

Qualifications needed of a Middle Eastern Outreach Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics

• 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

Education/Experience Preferred for a Middle Eastern Outreach Minister:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of living in the Middle East or serving Middle Eastern International students/immigrants

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.