International Student Leader Specialist

International Friendships
Columbus, OH
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The International Student Leader 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 role involves identifying key international students with a vision for ministry and engaging them in leadership development, as well as developing relevant transferable cross-cultural discipleship resources.

What You Will Do

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, and develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player, with strong interpersonal skills, especially when addressing a dissatisfied student or volunteer. Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications, is also required.

Requirements

  • Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
  • 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
  • Self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially when addressing a dissatisfied student or volunteer
  • Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

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
  • Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
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