Catalyze Team Planting Coach (Undergraduate Ministries)

Catalyze Team Planting Coach (Undergraduate Ministries) Work Location: Remote - USA Schedule: Part time To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will plant and build witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus on college and university campuses. When InterVarsity launched the 2030 Calling in 2017, our best data revealed that there were approximately 1,300 campuses in the country with enrollments of at least 1,000 students but without a known gospel witness– a number that represented roughly 50% of the campuses in the country. Over the last eight years, through the collaborative efforts of the EveryCampus coalition to mobilize prayer, partnership, and planting, we’ve seen that number drop to only ~450 remaining “No-Known-Ministry” (NKM) campuses. The Catalyze Team is InterVarsity’s primary organizational strategy to invest in this missional gap in the hopes that by 2030 there would be no campus left in the country without a known gospel movement. ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS Spiritual Growth Pursue maturity as a disciple of Jesus Christ so that your life and work increasingly reflect a growing love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world. RESPONSIBILITIES Campus Leadership Increase the number of witnessing communities, as well as the size, health, spiritual maturity, and campus-wide influence of existing witnessing communities of students and faculty by being a: Visionary Guide - Communicate and model InterVarsity’s vision to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed. Structural Architect - Create, develop, align, and leverage ministry plans, programs, teams, and structures to close the gap between current reality and aspirational goals. Missional Developer - Gather, invite, and develop diverse groups of students and faculty so that they not only encounter and follow Jesus as Savior and Lord but also advance the mission on campus as participants and leaders. Organizational Collaboration Work with a network of other local, area, regional, and national InterVarsity staff and volunteers so that our work reflects Biblical standards of excellence, integrity, and partnership. Optional Ministry Partnership Development This is a fully funded position. If incumbent staff would like to increase their hourly rate up to $25/hour, they may develop a team of partners – churches and individuals (including alumni and community members) – to support the ministry financially and with prayer Catalyze Team Goals Our team will pursue three key goals over the next two years: Reduce the number of NKM campuses from ~450 to 300 by June 2028. Plant and sustain 75 new InterVarsity chapters by June 2028. Confirm and/or Resource 250 Independent Groups by June 2028. Strategies In pursuit of these goals, Catalyze staff will employ a variety of strategies, including: Digital Research on a portfolio of ~15-30+ NKM campuses (prorated based on hours) Remote connection & resourcing with Independent Groups Multi-faceted lead generation to identify prospects with capacity to start something new Coaching partners to start new ministry on NKM campuses Expectations We will recruit ~15-20 new staff who would join our existing Catalyze team to: Commit to 2 years on the team, including ministry years ‘26-27 and ‘27-28. Spend at least 4-8 hours/week in the Catalyze initiative doing the following: Attending weekly Catalyze team calls which will alternate between team meetings & “office hours” co-working space. Participating in a team retreat in tandem with InterVarsity’s Staff Conference ‘27. QUALIFICATIONS 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 for CSMs assigned to a four-year campus. A minimum of an Associate’s degree required for CSMs assigned to a two-year campus or a community college. Strong interpersonal skills (including ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving skills. A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) is preferred. Pay range: $20.00/hour (subsidized) up to $25.00/hour with MPD 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. 1. To ensure the best experience, please use a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device for all applications. 2. Be sure to have your cover letter and resume readily available to upload from the computer you are using. Campus Staff applicants will also need an official or unofficial transcript ready for upload. Upload file types including doc, docx, html, pdf, txt, pmg, jpg, and jpeg (5MB max). 3. If applying for more than one job, save your application answers on a separate document, then cut and paste into the next application. Your information and work experience will fill automatically. There are over 2500 campuses in the US with more than 1000 students, and the majority of them have no known Christian ministry. Gen Z is curious and open to exploring their faith, but they need someone to guide them. InterVarsity wants to reach the campus with the Good News, disciple students through Scripture and service, and equip them as leaders and tomorrow’s world-changers. If you have a heart for students and faculty — one of the most strategic callings you could ever pursue — join our team! Serve on campus, in our national offices, at our publishing firm (InterVarsity Press), or in national leadership roles. InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that longs to give college students and faculty the chance to grow in their faith. We work to establish witnessing communities on campus where students and faculty can pursue God, God's word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world. View the Poster View the Poster