OUR MISSION

We seek to love international students unconditionally, partner with local churches in leading international students to discover Jesus through the Word of God, and prepare them to serve God wherever He leads them. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campus Director is responsible for running FOCUS Club on McGill and Concordia campuses and coordinating the work with university staff, student union, other student clubs on campus, as well as coordinating and collaborating the work with church partners and Christian community who are interested in partnering with ISMC.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Partnership Development Required
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Accountable To: City Director, Montreal

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Set up FOCUS Club (Friends of Overseas College and University Students) on campus
• Engage volunteers and local churches to get involved in the program, such as helping with meal preparation, ice breaker games, spiritual workshops i.e. Alpha course or Discovery Bible Study
• Organize special events on campus, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations
• Facilitate/organize disciple making groups (Bible Studies) on campus
• Conduct personal evangelism with international students
• Promote the FOCUS Club on Campus
• Mentor/work alongside the student leaders
• Maintain good relationships with campus staff and leaders from other Christian clubs
• Represent ISMC at his/her local church and in Montreal
• Show hospitality to international students

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Establish regular times of prayer for God’s wisdom and direction in the ministry
• Develop and maintain a team of prayer and financial partners.
• Establish a weekly Sabbath
• Attend city team meetings
• Ongoing training (e.g., ACMI, local seminars, seminary course, ISI online training)
• Attend biennial ISMC National Conference

QUALIFICATIONS

PERSONAL CHARACTER AND COMMITMENT:

• Growing in a vital relationship with Christ; meets the leadership qualities of 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• Exhibit an active and developing Christ-like character
• Committed to Christ’s global cause in general, and international student ministry in particular
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the international student ministries and its impact in the world.
• Committed to the national vision and mission of ISMC
• In agreement with ISMC’s Statement of Faith and ISMC’s Lifestyle Practice & Conduct policy
• Self-motivated team-builder; committed to caring and empowering the local ministry team
• Committed to forging connections and partnerships with other communities and organizations
• Heart of a servant leader
• Great team-player 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Proven success in Partnership Development
• 2 years of experience in ministry would be an asset, particularly in ministering to internationals on university campuses or in intercultural settings
• Experience in leading multicultural ministry teams would be an asset

SKILLS AND COMPETENCY:

• Excellent relationship building and leadership skills, and able to relate, encourage, and mobilize others
• Ability to evaluate people’s gifts and skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and able to articulate ministry vision would be an asset
• Well-organized, responsive, and responsible
• Computer literate (e.g. competent in utilizing online meeting tools like Zoom or Google Meet)