International Student Leader Specialist
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
- 1520 Old Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220, USA
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 International Student Leader 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
- 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
- Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
- Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
- Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
- Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
The International Student Leadership Specialist will focus on leadership training of key international students, helping to diversify the IFI staff team culturally and ethnically by recruiting key internationals to join our team.
The International Student Leader Specialist will (list not all inclusive):
- Identify key international students with a vision for ministry and engage them in leadership development
- Work with IFI's training department to develop relevant transferable cross-cultural discipleship resources
- Work to develop international staff in leadership skills
- Identify individuals with international student experience and recruit for key partnerships and to serve in strategic roles such as board members
- Help expand current discipleship programs across all of IFI ministries
- Recruit internationals to serve as IFI staff members in conjunction with the Mobilization Team
- Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
- 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
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
- 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
- At least 2 years of cross-cultural living experience
- At least 2 years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to motivate others to serve in ministry, as well as own experience in faith-based ministry
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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