Communications Manager
Introducing IFI and Job Description for Communications Manager:
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.
Want to learn a bit more about us? Learn what it is like to work with IFI and our cultural values!
Most positions with IFI require the development of a ministry partner team that supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. If God is calling you to work with IFI, after your acceptance to become a staff member, we will provide you with the training you will need to develop a team of ministry partners who will support your ministry.
Learn more about what developing a ministry partnership team entails.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.
Expected work schedule for the Communications Manager:
- 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 Communications Manager:
- 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 $16.98/hr and $44.57/hr after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Communications Manager 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
- Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
Communications Manager Responsibilities:
- Research and develop social media strategies to be used by IFI ministry locations nationwide
- Plan, film and edit videos, as well as work with video production companies, to vividly express IFI's ministry to volunteers, donors and international students
- Design print and online graphics for IFI collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters,
brochures, videos and IFI's websites - Manage other communications staff and any interns to help them excel in their work and meet deadlines and requirements
- Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role, ensure minimum monetary standards are achieved, and send out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners
Qualifications/expectations of the Communications Manager:
- Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, policies, and ECFA Standards as practiced by IFI
- Well organized with attention-to-detail and ability to complete tasks independently
- Ability to communicate with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to work successfully in a team
- Ability to work under stress and be flexible
- Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Communications Manager Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor degree
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in online media, graphic design, video production, and copywriting
- At least 1 year of experience supervising work of others
- Proficient use of apps, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition & Canva
- Experience with web programming, IT troubleshooting, blogging/copywriting, and Wordpress (preferred)
- Experience in cross-cultural ministry (preferred)
Join Us:
IFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. If you're passionate about making a global impact, we invite you to apply and join our vibrant team at IFI!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.