Ministry Leader - Charlottesville

International Friendships, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,274 - 84,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

A Christian nonprofit organization in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Charlottesville Ministry Leader to engage with international students and manage ministry efforts on campus. The ideal candidate should be experienced in mobilizing people and possess good organizational skills. They will build relationships with university and church partners, mentor students, and organize events. This role offers a flexible schedule and various benefits as well as the opportunity to work with a faith-based organization committed to community service.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to IFI’s statement of faith and policies.
• Capable of mentoring international students and community building.
• Experience in establishing financial and prayer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with university staff and establish church partnerships.
• Host cultural events and Bible discussions.
• Register IFI as a recognized student organization.

Skills

Evangelism

Hospitality

Organizational skills

Initiative

Technology proficiency

Education

Experience in mobilizing and training

Cross-cultural ministry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Charlottesville Ministry Leader with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life‑changing love 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 Charlottesville Ministry Leader:

• Full- or part‑time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needs
• Annual conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat

Pay structure for a Charlottesville Ministry Leader:

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

Charlottesville Ministry Leader 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 team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness

About the Area and Responsibilities of a Charlottesville Ministry Leader:

Charlottesville is not only a historic city in Virginia, it’s also the gateway to the Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the home of the University of Virginia. On the outskirts of town, you will find Thomas Jefferson’s mountain‑top plantation, Monticello, as well as Highland, President James Monroe’s home. The original campus of the University of Virginia was designed by Thomas Jefferson, which is the home of more than 3,000 international students. It’s a great location for international student ministry! This position is part of the Charlottesville ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Charlottesville Ministry Leader will:

• Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and/or cultural events
• Mentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campus
• Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

Qualifications Needed from the Charlottesville Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics:

• Adherence to IFI’s statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Faithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the same
• Well organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience for a Charlottesville Ministry Leader:

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Experience in cross‑cultural ministry, 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.