Ministry Coordinator - State College

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.

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

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to Uni Rank 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.