Ministry Leader - Los Angeles

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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.

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

• 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 $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

• 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

Los Angeles is an extremely strategic location for international student ministry. It is the second largest city in the United States and the metro area has around 50,000 international students on at least 18 colleges and universities. Two of those universities have international student populations in the top 10 of all universities in the United States (UCLA, USC). US News and World Report ranks UCLA as the number 1 public university in the United States.

Future leaders from all over the world are preparing for their future in the Los Angeles area. This position is part of the Los Angeles ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

• Serve international students by starting Bible discussion group, hosting events, and mentoring at least 1 international student
• Register and maintain IFI as a recognized student organization and build relationships with campus staff and organizations
• Establish partnerships with local churches and mobilize volunteers
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships by sharing the ministry's vision

• 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

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• 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.

Salary: $25,709 - $80,000 per year

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