Iranian Ministry Specialist – MySmartPros

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Iranian Ministry Specialist 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. Expected work schedule for the Iranian Ministry 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 Pay structure for an Iranian Ministry Specialist: • 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 $24,960 and $72,800 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors Iranian Ministry Specialist 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff About the area and Responsibilities of an Iranian Ministry Specialist The overall role of the Iranian Ministry Specialist is to assist IFI locations to serve international students from Iran in practical ways and train and equip students and volunteers for service to Iranian international students. While working on the National team in Columbus, OH, this job can be done remotely. The Iranian Ministry Specialist will (list not all inclusive): • Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry • Research and understand the needs of Iranian international students • Minister to Iranian international students by establishing connections, developing reproducing Bible discussion groups and 1-on-1 interactions, attending outreach activities, and discipling 3-4 Iranian students • Recruit and train Christians to serve on a campus ministry team, including developing training and programs to effectively develop relationships with Iranian international students • Connect with student associations and community groups Qualifications needed of an Iranian Ministry Specialist, including Spiritual Characteristics • 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 life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus • Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently • Has a shepherd’s heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity • Ability to work under stress and be flexible • Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students’ lives • Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications Education/Experience Preferred for an Iranian Ministry Specialist: • Minimum of a Bachelor degree • Minimum of three (3) years of living in Iran or serving Iranian International students/immigrants 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job