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International Friendships, Inc.

Ministry Leader - Waco

Waco, TX · On-site

$27K - $84K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend ... Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for international ministry in the United States is $53,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $50,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various International Ministry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,673 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Ministry Coordinator - Athens

International Friendships, Inc

Athens, OH • Hybrid

$27K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Athens Ministry Coordinator with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. Our 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 Athens Ministry Coordinator:

  • 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 Athens Ministry Coordinator:

  • Requires the development of a ministry partner team to provide 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Athens Ministry Coordinator 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

Responsibilities of a Athens Ministry Coordinator:

We are seeking an Ohio University Campus Minister for our Ohio University (OU) location in Athens, OH. OU was established as Ohio's first university in 1804 and has had quite an influence. There are about 1,500 international students from 116 countries. This position is part of the Athens ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As an Athens Ministry Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in campus ministry to international students, fostering church relations, and coordinating volunteers. Your duties include organizing cultural activities, leading Bible discussion groups, mentoring students, establishing church partnerships, and managing volunteer recruitment and activities.

Qualifications needed from the Athens Ministry Coordinator, 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 Preferred for the Athens Ministry Coordinator:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people
  • Cross-cultural ministry experience, 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.

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