Staff Opening at Florida Gulf Coast University

Impact Campus Ministries is seeking to hire a full-time Associate Campus Minister for our team at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in Fort Myers, Florida.

Our campus ministries are built on the premise that true success is developing “intimacy with God” (a personal, real, dynamic relationship with God through faith in Jesus). We do this by pursuing it ourselves, modeling it, and purposefully teaching it to university students across America. The ministry in Fort Myers has a strong mentoring program where students can be discipled by staff and local volunteers.

We are looking for someone who has a heart for university students, a growing pursuit of God, and highly values serving the university community and working with volunteers. This individual should be willing to engage with various types of people and able to manage multiple projects at once. The focus of this job is making sincere connections with students, motivating and inspiring them to pursue Jesus Christ. Strong communication skills, decision-making skills, and the ability to take initiative and be self-directed are critical to accomplishing the goals of this role. A willingness to raise funds is required. This position has opportunity for advancement.

Florida Gulf Coast University was founded in 1997 and offers over sixty undergraduate degrees and thirty graduate programs. With over 16,000 students enrolled and roughly 80% of first-year students living on campus, it provides incredible opportunities for ministry. It is designed to serve a five-county area of southwest Florida, but has students from all parts of Florida, the United States, and the world.

Requirements

  • Full-time preferred; part-time to full-time transition possible

  • Example of Christian character, leading a life sustained by spiritual growth through spiritual practices

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; some experience in campus ministry, Christian discipleship, and donor development preferred

  • Understands and has a respect for the Church, specifically the Restoration/Stone-Campbell Movement

  • Can work independently as well as in a team environment

  • Willing to raise financial support*

  • Willing to work some nights and weekends

  • Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check

Offerings

  • Training and coaching in support raising

  • Benefits

  • Professional and spiritual formation support

  • Estimated compensation (salary and benefits): $37,000 – $96,000 (adjusted for hours and experience)

  • As an Impact Campus Ministries staff member, you will be responsible for actively participating in the organization’s fundraising efforts. Ministry partner development, also called support-raising or fundraising, is both an organizational and personal responsibility. Every employee, including the president, is given a personal fundraising goal, along with tools and training to help them reach it. As part of the fundraising, you will be asked to develop ministry partners from your personal network. In addition, you will be asked to use your unique skills and experience to help the organization meet its overall fundraising goals. By developing your network and adding your skills to organizational efforts, we will be able to continue to engage and mentor students across American universities.

If you would like to talk with someone about this or any staff opportunities with Impact, please contact our recruiting department.