South Asian Ministry Specialist - International Friendships, Inc.

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

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team to provide prayer and financial support for 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

South Asian Ministry Specialist Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more offered once eligibility criteria are met.

• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage provided for eligible staff.

• Flexible hours and opportunities for remote work available.

• Access to a dedicated staff care team for mental, social, and spiritual support.

About the area and Responsibilities of a South Asian Ministry Specialist

The overall role of the South Asian Ministry Specialist is to assist IFI locations 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. While working on the National team in Columbus, OH, this job can be done remotely.

The South Asian Ministry Specialist will (list not all inclusive):

• 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 mentoring 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

Qualifications needed of a South Asian Ministry Specialist, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies.

• Passionate about communicating the message of the Bible and serving international students

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and proficiency with technology essential to ministry.

Education/Experience Preferred for a South Asian Ministry Specialist:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of living in South Asia or serving South Asian 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.