National Director, Multiethnic Ministry (Focused Ministries)

National Director, Multiethnic Ministry (Focused Ministries)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Job Type:

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will equip InterVarsity to grow ministries that embody our value for ethnic reconciliation and justice. Serving a wide diversity of students and faculty, the Director, Multiethnic Ministries will provide strategic leadership to (1) plant and grow more intentionally diverse chapters on campus, and (2) engage more students and faculty with formation experiences in ethnic reconciliation and justice, such as short-term cross-cultural immersions.

Application deadline is 3/02/2026.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Growth:

• Model spiritual and personal maturity as a disciple of Jesus Christ, reflecting love for God, God’s word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world

• Practice spiritual disciplines that lead to spiritual vitality
• Pursue spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshipping community
• Work toward “self-leadership” characterized by self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relational integrity
• Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on issues related to ethnic reconciliation, justice, diversity, community development, evangelism, and the church in our society

Ministry Leadership:

• In partnership with the Field EVP and Focused Ministries VP, articulate broadly InterVarsity’s vision for ethnic reconciliation and justice on campus
• In partnership with Field Leadership Team and Strategic Plan leaders, develop and implement strategies to plant and grow multiethnic chapters that effectively reach diverse corners of campus
• As a member of the Focused Ministries Directors Team, provide vision, strategic leadership, planning, consulting, and decision-making for growing the diversity of students and faculty engaged by InterVarsity
• Develop programs and resources to engage diverse chapters and participants with our value for ethnic reconciliation and justice (e.g. cross-cultural programs, multiethnic large groups, cross-cultural training, etc.)
• Promote the integration of ethnic reconciliation and justice into student and faculty events and conferences

Organizational Leadership:

• Contribute to the Focused Ministries Directors Team to support mutual learning and the accomplishment of team goals and pursuit of the 2030 Calling
• Contribute biblical, theological, and practical reflection for the Fellowship on issues relating to ethnic reconciliation and justice
• In partnership with the VP, Focused Ministries, manage the annual process to allocate national financial resources to ethnic minority staff
• As assigned, support Ethnic Directors in initiatives to recruit, place, and fund ethnic minority staff
• Mentor, equip, and multiply multiethnic ministries leaders across the Fellowship 

• Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff
• Equip and develop department staff through training, professional development and spiritual formation

• Engage responsively, and carry out management responsibilities as defined by the VP, Focused Ministries
• Ensure that department strategies align with InterVarsity’s Doctrinal Basis, Purpose Statement, Core Commitments, 2030 Calling, and National Initiatives
• Establish fruitful external partnerships that will bolster our work in ethnic reconciliation and justice

Ministry Partnership Development

• Develop Ministry Partners who will give financially and prayerfully support our mission
  • Secure funds for assigned budget for the Director position
  • Partner with Development to raise funds for the department and strategic initiatives
  • Communicate with Ministry Partners on a regular basis
• Maintain sound financial status of department through management of budgeting, fund development, and expense control
• Provide oversight and accountability for staff Ministry Partnership Development

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• A designated home office

• Required travel includes, but is not limited to: Ministry Partner Development meetings, Multiethnic team meetings, and InterVarsity-sponsored training, meetings, and conferences 

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 InterVa