GLOBAL FRIENDS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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 re