Ministry Coordinator - State College

International Friendships, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 27,274 - 84,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Work-from-home availability

Job summary

A faith-based organization in State College seeks a Ministry Coordinator to extend hospitality to international students. Responsibilities include coordinating cultural activities, establishing church partnerships, and recruiting volunteers. Ideal candidates are organized, enjoy working with diverse groups, and are proficient with technology. A bachelor's degree in education or a related field is preferred. This role offers flexibility in scheduling, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Faithful and dedicated to the organization's mission.
• Enjoys working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cultural activities and trips for international students.
• Establish and maintain church partnerships.
• Recruit and support volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with technology

Flexibility

Ability to work under stress

Education

Bachelor degree in education or ministry-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College 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 State College 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 State College 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

State College 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

About the area and Responsibilities of a State College Ministry Coordinator:

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States. This position is part of the State College ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The State College Ministry Coordinator will:

• Campus Ministry
  • Coordinate cultural activities and trips
  • Participate in an outreach activity such as Bible discussion or friendship partnership
• Establish and maintain church partnerships
• Recruit, match and support volunteers

Qualifications needed from the State College 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 State College 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.