South Asian Outreach Minister

The South Asian Outreach Minister will assist the Central Ohio ministry team to serve international students from South Asia in practical ways and train and equip students and volunteers for service to international students from there. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH. The role involves developing and maintaining financial and prayer partnerships, researching and understanding the needs of South Asian international students, and serving them through connections, Bible discussion groups, and 1-on-1 interactions.

What You Will Do

The South Asian Outreach Minister will develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships, research and understand the needs of South Asian international students, serve them through connections, Bible discussion groups, and 1-on-1 interactions, recruit and train volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team, and connect with student associations and community groups.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be 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, and committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives.

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 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

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