The vision of Global Friends is to bring in, build up and send out internationals to the nations. Join a thriving international student ministry! Help fulfill God’s mission by sharing the gospel with the nations that He has brought to our doorstep!

Qualifications:

Spiritual Qualifications

• Must be a Christfollower in confession and lifestyle.
• Must strive to walk in full surrender to the Holy Spirit.
• Must possess a clear sense that God is leading him/her into this particular ministry.
• Must have a regular habit of devotional time with God.
• Must long to participate in the mission of God to see the redemption of humanity.

Other Qualifications

• Must possess a teachable spirit – willingness to be led, instructed, and corrected.
• Must be an active part of a local church.
• Must be willing to embrace the vision and pursuits of the Global Friends Leadership Team.
• Must possess a stable, healthy, growing marriage and family life (if applicable).
• Must be willing to work hard, be disciplined, and strive for excellence in serving the Lord.
• Must be friendly, considerate, and able to carry a polite conversation.
• Must be able and willing to hold matters in confidence.
• Must have a desire to serve the staff with flexibility and openness – allowing for changes daily.

Overview: This person will contribute to planning and implementing the vision of Global Friends, providing structure and carrying out the practical aspects of day-to-day operations in the following areas:

• Local international student and refugee outreach
• Interns who work as college campus catalysts
• Connection of returning students with believers in their home countries
• Training and development of multisites
• Discipleship of international believers

Personnel/Administration/Finances

• Assist with Annual fundraising Gala.
• Familiarity with financial reports.
• Participate in hiring, regular reviews and care of staff and interns, including directing weekly staff meetings.
• Weekly and periodic international student meetings and events.
• Response to contacts from donors, volunteers and partner organizations.
• Donor care

Refugee Ministry

• Support Refugee Director by developing systems for refugee outreach.

Corporate and Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintain ministry house/vehicles/equipment.
• Maintain stock of multilanguage resources and Bibles.
• Obtain certification as ISI (International Students Inc.) Ministry Representative.
• Connections with ministry and community leaders (i.e. Omaha Christian leaders; other international student and refugee ministries; local Afghan leaders).

Development/Expansion/Donors

• Cultivation and support of multisites.
• Development of a plan for home group multiplication.
• Contributions to content for prayers updates: Facebook, text, emails, and in person.
• Mobilizing and equipping churches in Omaha and nationally for international student ministry.
• Representing Global Friends to ministry partners and at events.
• Supporting implementation of vision for future of Global Friends.

Other Matters of Consideration

• This is a full-time position requiring 40-45 hours per week.
• Compensation will be a combination of salary and fund-raised.
• A regular schedule of working hours will be established after hiring.
• Other areas of service and responsibility may be developed over time. This necessitates a teachable spirit and willingness to adjust to changes.

Accountability and Evaluation:

Accountability

• The Director of Operations will be responsible to the Executive Director.
• The Director of Operations must be willing to be held accountable in personal as well as employment matters and yield to the guidance of the Executive Director.

Evaluation

• After the first 90 days of employment, an evaluation will be done by Executive Director and at least one other Board member.
• After the first six months of employment, an evaluation will be done by Executive Director and at least one other Board member.
• At the conclusion of the first year of employment and on a yearly basis thereafter, a regular performance evaluation will be done by the Executive Director and at least one other Board member which will be submitted to the Board of Directors.

Grievances

• All concerns or grievances should be directed to the Executive Director.
• If the grievance concerns the Executive Director, it should first be discussed with the Executive Director, then if unresolved it should be taken to the Board of Directors.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.