Are you a ministry-minded individual that's skilled at networking with professionals from various fields? Do you have experience in coaching professional skills (interviewing, resume writing, etc.) and working with internationals? There's a place for you at IFI!

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Career Coach and Employment Coordinator 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 Career Coach and Employment Coordinator:

• 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

• 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 $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

• 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

• Building relationships with employers, who can offer internships to international students
• Coach international students by:
  • Preparing international students to get a job
  • Facilitating professional seminars
  • Teaching professional work habits and preparing students for the marketplace
• Assist Internship Program Manager with administering the ISEED program
• Take part in direct ministry locally, such as overseeing a bible study group for international students or having 1-on-1 discipleship with an international student
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

• 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
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player, including with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Enjoys working with people and has strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the professional marketplace
• Cross-cultural experience is preferred