Job description
Ministry Staff Coordinator, Africa - LinkWork Location:
Remote - USAJob Type:
Full timeATTENTION: Please do not apply here for this position without first reaching out to InterVarsity Link by writing to receive guidance on how to apply.
InterVarsity Link exists to connect the US-based ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA with the global network of college fellowships in the IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students).
In Africa alone, there are 80 countries where there is a Christ-focused presence on college campuses. The Ministry Staff Coordinator for Africa is a vital position that trains and equips Link Staff to serve in Africa. In addition, you listen and learn from local ministry leaders, deepening the partnership we have in the Gospel.Job Description
To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, this position will:
Recruit, select, train, and provide member care for InterVarsity Link field staff – Student Ministry Leaders, Ministry Team Leaders, and Senior Ministry Specialists,
Develop a sense of Christian community and ministry partnership with leaders in the IFES region(s) to which they are assigned,
Facilitate specific ministry partnerships and exchanges between IFES regions or national movements with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Spiritual Growth:
Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ, growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world by:
Practicing daily spiritual disciplines
Pursuing spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshiping community
Continuing learning and growth in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skills
Engage in spiritual leadership through teaching, preaching, discipling, leading Bible studies, and/or prayer and worship services in a local church or worshiping community
Experience and live out an ongoing call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission
Provide Member Care:
Provide spiritual and vocational support and direction to ministry staff by:
Providing for the pastoral care and spiritual development of Link staff in collaboration with IFES supervisors
Providing for the ministry training and professional development of Link staff in collaboration with IFES supervisors
Intervening in personal and team conflicts in collaboration with IFES supervisors as requested
Visiting the supervisory region annually, personally visiting new Link staff within their first year on the field
Oversee the MPD work of Link staff
Provide regular feedback and evaluation of the ministry and spiritual growth of Link staff
Administration:
Provide administrative services and financial management that enables Link staff to flourish in their ministry placements
Interface with InterVarsity departments to serve Link staff’s needs
Ensure adherence to InterVarsity and InterVarsity Link policies, procedures, reporting requirements and financial guidelines
Partnering with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES):
Build strong, trusting relationships with IFES leaders in the region to which the LSC is assigned
Work with IFES leaders to develop Seconding Agreements
Attend Regional and national conferences (at the request of IFES leaders) to lead in Bible study, worship, prayer, and ministry training
Be in contact with the IFES Regional Secretary regarding supervisory or pastoral care visits made to the region by the LSC or other representative of InterVarsity Link
Recruiting, Selecting, Placing, and Orienting:
Develop strong, trusting relationships with InterVarsity/USA staff directors and staff
Be available to InterVarsity regions to serve at staff and student meetings and conferences to lead in Bible study, worship, prayer, and ministry training
Participate in InterVarsity Link recruiting programs
Work with the Link Leadership Team (LLT) to review applications, interview applicants, make the final hiring decision, and, in collaboration with the IFES and the applicant, identify placement possibilities
Work with the Link Training Coordinator on the Link Orientation event and other orientation and debriefing resources for the new Link staff as needed
The Link Leadership Team (LLT):
Participate and be fully engaged as a member of the LLT and Link Staff Coordinator (LSC) Teams, to contribute to the accomplishment of the teams’ plans
Actively engage in prayer for Link field staff personally and in team prayer meetings
Engage positively with the supervision you receive
Minstry Partner Development (MPD):
Raise 100% of salary and benefits
Communicate regularly and frequently with ministry partners
Adhere to InterVarsity/USA and InterVarsity Link MPD and Deficit Policy guidelines
Represent InterVarsity Link within InterVarsity/USA, with the IFES, and in the broader Christian community
QUALIFICATIONS
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement). Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct. Believe and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Affirm and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s “Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation”
Ongoing call to InterVarsity and the mission of the IFES
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years living overseas or its equivalent
Ministry/missions experience including the ability to communicate spiritual vision, teach spiritual and biblical principles, plan ministry programs, and spiritually disciple, coach and mentor
Demonstrated cross-cultural skills
Demonstrated gifts in coaching, pastoral care, and training
Ability to supervise staff who are long distances away and living in high stress environments
Ability to organize ministry and training events
Ability to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervision
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
Ability to maintain accurate records and files
Open to learn new concepts, methods and skills
A demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a diverse, distributed team environment
A working knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Pay Range: $53,328.00 - $71,112.00 per yearPay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received,including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.