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Campus Minister - Chicago

Join Our Team as a Chicago Campus Minister with International Friendships, Inc.

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a dynamic, faith-based organization dedicated to offering life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. Our services include airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.

Work Schedule:

• Full- or part-time options available with a flexible schedule.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required for specific events/projects.
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats.

Pay Structure:

• Develop a team to support salary, benefits, and ministry expenses.
• Training provided to build a team of ministry partners.
• Pay range typically $25,709 - $80,000 post-support development, based on experience and other factors.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more (eligibility required).
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible staff.
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability.
• Opportunity to work with a growing Christian organization.
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health.

Responsibilities:

There are so many great schools, such as the University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois Chicago branch, DePaul University, Art Institute of Chicago, and Loyola University. These schools have a total of about 25,000 international students, which are tomorrow's leaders from all over the world. Chicago is a great place to do international student ministry. This position is part of the Chicago ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As a Campus Minister, you will:

• Engage in IFI events and Bible discussion groups, fostering genuine friendships while sharing about Jesus with international students.
• Recruit and mentor American and international volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team.
• Participate in regular mentorship with supervisors, seeking guidance and setting ministry goals.
• Study the cultural worldviews of the international students you serve to better understand their needs.

Qualifications:

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working with people.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program.

Join Us:

IFI is an equal opportunity employer. If you are dedicated to extending God's love globally and willing to adhere to our statement of beliefs, we welcome your application.

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