Campus Minister - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Chicago Campus Minister with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit, 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.

Expected work schedule for the Chicago Campus Minister :

• 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 Chicago Campus Minister :

• 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

Chicago Campus Minister 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

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 needed of a Chicago Campus Minister, 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 Preferred for a Chicago Campus Minister:

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

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.