National Director, Multiethnic Ministry (Focused Ministries)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

1d•$89,460 - $119,268•Remote

About The Position

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. InterVarsity is a national collegiate ministry, serving on 675 campuses with 26,000 committed student and faculty participants. Over our 85-year history, our ministries have sought to serve, include, and empower people from every ethnicity and culture. In recent years, this has been expressed through contextualized ministries focused on, among others, Black, Native, Latino, Asian, and international background students and faculty. Our value for multi-ethnic diversity has not waned, and it is needed at this moment more than ever. InterVarsity is seeking a seasoned ministry leader to become our National Director of Multiethnic Ministry. This new department will collaborate with other InterVarsity leaders, including our ethnic focused ministry directors, to establish and advance intentionally diverse witnessing communities reaching multiple corners of campus with the gospel. Through these communities, and other support structures such as short-term missions experiences, we hope to multiply students and faculty with a lifelong commitment to ethnic reconciliation and justice.

Requirements

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 InterVarsity’s “Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation.”
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of eight years of campus ministry leadership experience, preferably with at least three years with InterVarsity
Minimum of five years’ experience leading ministries for intentionally diverse audiences
Demonstrated abilities in cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, and ethnic reconciliation
Demonstrated experience managing and implementing successful, comprehensive ministry programs to achieve goals
Desire to stay current with developments in race relations and multiethnic issues
Significant theological acuity and spiritual maturity
Expert knowledge of funding needs and challenges of ethnic minority staff
Demonstrated ability to raise funds for staff and programs
Evidence of being a life-long learner and willingness to receive ongoing training
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently without close supervision
A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel extensively

Nice To Haves

graduate degree is preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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