Area Leader - Peoria
International Friendships, Inc., Peoria, IL, United States
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Peoria Area Leader 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 Peoria Area Leader
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 a Peoria Area Leader
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 between $35,307 and $92,700 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
403b Retirement Plan
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
Responsibilities of a Peoria Ministry Leader The Peoria Area Leader will:
Begin to build, manage, and lead Campus Impact Teams consisting primarily of a Community Liaison, Campus Ministry Lead, Campus Liaison, Online Content and Data Specialist, and Volunteer Mobilizer
Meet individually with direct reports for assessment and encouragement
Continue growing and multiplying the ministry with goals like:
Mobilize at least 3-10 church partners & 20-50 volunteers
Facilitate 1-2 bible studies for international students
Have 2-5 international students being discipled
Have 2-5 events per year for international students
Maintain IFI's standing as a recognized student organization and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
Provide monthly reports addressing what has been happening in the ministry with regards to staff, students, churches and volunteers
Develop an operating budget which includes the overall vision for each location for the coming year, recommendations for any structural changes, potential staff changes
Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry, ensuring minimum monetary standards are achieved, partner care, and sending out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners.
Qualifications Needed from the Peoria Area Leader, 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 God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the Gospel
Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
Ability to work under stress and be flexible
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience for an Peoria Area Leader
Minimum of a Bachelor degree
1-2 years' supervisory experience, including working with and building multicultural teams
Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred, and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI.
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.
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Expected work schedule for the Peoria Area Leader
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 a Peoria Area Leader
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 between $35,307 and $92,700 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
403b Retirement Plan
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
Responsibilities of a Peoria Ministry Leader The Peoria Area Leader will:
Begin to build, manage, and lead Campus Impact Teams consisting primarily of a Community Liaison, Campus Ministry Lead, Campus Liaison, Online Content and Data Specialist, and Volunteer Mobilizer
Meet individually with direct reports for assessment and encouragement
Continue growing and multiplying the ministry with goals like:
Mobilize at least 3-10 church partners & 20-50 volunteers
Facilitate 1-2 bible studies for international students
Have 2-5 international students being discipled
Have 2-5 events per year for international students
Maintain IFI's standing as a recognized student organization and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
Provide monthly reports addressing what has been happening in the ministry with regards to staff, students, churches and volunteers
Develop an operating budget which includes the overall vision for each location for the coming year, recommendations for any structural changes, potential staff changes
Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry, ensuring minimum monetary standards are achieved, partner care, and sending out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners.
Qualifications Needed from the Peoria Area Leader, 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 God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the Gospel
Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
Ability to work under stress and be flexible
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience for an Peoria Area Leader
Minimum of a Bachelor degree
1-2 years' supervisory experience, including working with and building multicultural teams
Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred, and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI.
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.
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