Ministry Leader

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Buffalo Ministry Leader with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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 Buffalo Ministry Leader:

• 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 Buffalo Ministry 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 $24,960 and $72,800 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Buffalo Ministry Leader 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

About the Area and Responsibilities of a Buffalo Ministry Leader

Buffalo, NY is rich in history and heritage. Over 10,000 students studying on multiple college campuses, including 7,100 at the University of Buffalo alone. Close to the Canadian border, Buffalo is in close proximity to 50 percent of the population of North America. This position is part of the Buffalo ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Buffalo Ministry Leader will:

• Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible studies and holiday and/or cultural events
• Disciple at least one international student and share the gospel
• Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

Qualifications Needed from the Buffalo Ministry Leader, 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 for a Buffalo Ministry Leader

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred

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.