Campus Staff Minister - Missouri (Graduate & Faculty Ministry)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship•Remote, MO

12d•$45,324 - $60,420

About The Position

InterVarsity seeks a Campus Staff Minister (CSM) to plant and build witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus at college and university campuses in Missouri, with a focus on graduate students and faculty. The role involves discerning and participating in what God is doing on campus, developing ministry communities, and helping students and faculty grow as disciples and leaders. Candidates should submit the GFM Interest Form before beginning the full application process. The role is open to applicants working fewer than 40 hours per week, with pay prorated accordingly. Volunteer opportunities are also available through a separate application and interview process. The CSM pursues spiritual growth and maturity while leading campus ministry. This includes communicating InterVarsity’s vision, setting ministry goals, building leadership teams, creating and evaluating ministry plans, mobilizing students and faculty, and equipping them to share the gospel and develop new witnessing communities. The CSM collaborates with local, area, regional, and national staff and volunteers, completes ministry reporting and planning, and develops financial, prayer, and volunteer partnerships. The position may supervise Ministry Interns and Campus Ministry Interns as delegated by the Area Director. The position is based in a college campus environment. A designated office may or may not be available. Travel to campus and off-campus locations is required as appropriate, including ministry conferences, partnership development meetings, and training sessions. Compensation is funded through personal fundraising and depends on the employee’s ability to raise the assigned budget. The listed annual range is for a 40-hour-per-week CSM Level II employee and may vary based on location and cost of living.

Requirements

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement, including its Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement, abide by its Code of Conduct, and believe and behave consonantly with its Human Sexuality Theological Paper and Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation.
Bachelor’s degree required for CSMs assigned to a four-year campus; associate degree minimum for CSMs assigned to a two-year campus or community college.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with word-processing, presentation, email, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to raise the full assigned financial budget through ministry partners.

Responsibilities

Pursue spiritual maturity through Scripture, prayer, worship, self-leadership, and adherence to Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes.
Communicate and model InterVarsity’s vision and Core Values, including a commitment to engaging every ethnic and social group on campus.
Create a culture of dependence on God and expectation for starting witnessing communities on campuses.
Lead students and faculty through Scripture, prayer, teaching, and discipleship experiences.
Set annual qualitative and quantitative ministry goals with students, faculty, and staff teams.
Build leadership teams and develop, execute, evaluate, and adjust ministry plans to achieve annual goals.
Align programs, structures, conferences, and teams with ministry goals.
Mobilize students and faculty to engage their networks with the gospel and start new missional communities.
Create opportunities for students and faculty to encounter and follow Jesus through Scripture, worship, prayer, mission experiences, and conferences.
Equip students and faculty to engage their campuses and proclaim the gospel in word, deed, and power.
Disciple students and faculty, helping them grow in Christlikeness, reflect InterVarsity’s Core Values, and develop ministry skills.
Invite, coach, and equip students and faculty to participate in and lead ministry, including starting new witnessing communities.
Partner with and respond positively to supervisors and national leaders; contribute to effective team meetings and relationships.
Affiliate chapters under the CSM’s care and submit Graduating Student Forms.
Use national ministry resources and tools, including recruiting for or participating in conferences as required.
Complete reporting, planning, and review requirements and comply with InterVarsity policies and procedures.
Raise 100% of the financial budget assigned by the supervisor.
Communicate regularly with ministry partners and develop enduring relationships with churches, individuals, alumni, and volunteers.
Identify and invest in advocates who can build volunteer and donor networks.
Complete other assigned tasks as appropriate.
May supervise Ministry Interns and Campus Ministry Interns as delegated by the Area Director.