Ministry Coordinator - Chicago

International Friendships, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible hours & remote work

Growing Christian organization

Staff care for well-being

Job summary

International Friendships, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Chicago Ministry Coordinator to support international students through campus ministry, events, and partnerships.

You will organize cultural activities, lead Bible discussions, mentor students, and help grow partnerships with churches and volunteers in a faith-based, flexible role.

Qualifications

• Adherence to IFI's faith, values, and policies.
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Self-starter and team player with adaptable work style.

Responsibilities

• Organize cultural activities for international students.
• Lead Bible discussion groups and mentoring sessions.
• Establish church partnerships and manage volunteer recruitment.
• Coordinate volunteers and ministry events across campus locations.

Skills

Faith alignment

Organization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Cross-cultural ministry experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Chicago Ministry 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 Chicago Ministry 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 a Chicago Ministry 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Chicago Ministry 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
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

Responsibilities of a Chicago Ministry Coordinator:

There are so many great schools, such as the University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois Chicago branch, DePaul University, Art Institute of Chicago, and Loyola University. These schools have a total of about 25,000 international students, which are tomorrow's leaders from all over the world. Chicago is a great place to do international student ministry. This position is part of the Chicago ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As a Chicago Ministry Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in campus ministry to international students, fostering church relations, and coordinating volunteers. Your duties include organizing cultural activities, leading Bible discussion groups, mentoring students, establishing church partnerships, and managing volunteer recruitment and activities.

Qualifications needed from the Chicago Ministry Coordinator, 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 God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the Gospel
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Be a self-starter, as well as a team player
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Enjoys working with people and has strong interpersonal skills, especially when addressing a dissatisfied student or volunteer
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Preferred for Chicago Ministry Coordinator:

• Bachelor degree (or higher) in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people
• Cross-cultural ministry experience, 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.

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