Work Location:
New YorkJob Type:
Part timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will provide administrative support for the ministry team in Upstate New York.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal
Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world.
Administration
Serve in providing administrative support to Area Ministry Director in Upstate New York:
Design and maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules
Updating calendars with staff related dates and events
Organize, maintain and control a wide variety of files; i.e. confidential files, mailing lists, meeting minutes, etc.
Coordinate meeting logistics including travel, housing, meals plans, etc.
Complete and/or verify expense reports and corporate credit card reports
Draft various forms of correspondence and communications upon request
Provide hospitality for in person meetings
Screen and route calls, email, messages, etc. to the appropriate person or team
Respond to voice mail and e-mail inquiries
Aid in the communication between internal and external individuals and departments
Work in partnership within the team and with other teams on specific events
Stay current with technical and professional growth and development
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Fund Development
As required, raise a portion of salary in an amount or percentage agreed upon with Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent education/experience
Basic administrative and organizational skills
A working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
Familiarity with basic Microsoft applications such as Word and Outlook
Effective oral and written communication skills
Willingness to raise a mutually agreed upon amount of personal support, as required
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Open to learn new concepts, methods and skills
Flexible schedule
Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
Skills Required
- Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
- High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
- Basic administrative and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to raise a mutually agreed-upon amount of personal support
- Ability to work under deadline pressure
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Openness to learning new concepts, methods, and skills
- Flexible schedule
What We Do
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is an evangelical Christian non-profit campus ministry dedicated to establishing and advancing witnessing communities of students and faculty on college campuses. Its mission is to help individuals follow Jesus as Savior and Lord, growing in love for God and His Word, while developing critical thinking, leadership, and cross-cultural skills to transform campuses and develop world changers.
