Opportunities to Minister at the RIC

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms…do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 4:10-11, NIV).

For several decades, Voluntary Service (VS) was a vital part of the missional outreach of our conference. Generations of young adults left their home communities to give their time and energy in service of the Kingdom. Some went overseas. Others served through opportunities like elder care in El Dorado, Arkansas or childcare in Cincinnati and London, Ohio. Their dedicated efforts brought the light of Jesus to communities near and far and made lasting relationships and impacts that continue to this day.

While VS is no longer an active ministry option through Rosedale International (RI), we do have a current opportunity for several passionate individuals to serve at the Rosedale International Center (RIC) in Columbus, Ohio.

This facility is the base for all of Rosedale International’s operations. It provides workspace for our office staff and a home for the REACH and City Challenge programs, RIC interns, and overseas workers on home assignments. It also provides lodging, dining, and meeting space for retreats, family gatherings, and school and church events. The facility is a blessing to RI’s work for the Kingdom, but is currently in need of a maintenance technician, hospitality coordinator, and full-time director to run efficiently.

While three separate employees have held these positions in the past, these vacancies have given us a chance to re-envision what the roles could look like and who could fill them. The positions offer a unique opportunity to use a variety of skills and ministry interests. A number of people could serve in these roles, but it does not need to be filled by individuals only—couples looking for a way to serve His Kingdom are welcome to inquire.

If you care about overseas ministry or the discipleship of young believers—this might be an opportunity for you. If you feel called to missional work, but would like to serve more locally or in a city setting—one of these positions could be for you. If you are passionate about creating welcoming spaces for others, are a trained mechanic or technician, or have experience in a managerial role, then RI invites you to consider one of these open positions.

The RI maintenance technician helps the facility run smoothly and should be a hands-on worker with some experience in manual labor. Responsibilities include keeping the auto fleet operational, maintaining kitchen appliances and equipment, providing lawn and garden care, and overseeing building maintenance through HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.

Personable, organized, and flexible, the hospitality coordinator serves as the face of the RIC. The hospitality coordinator’s primary responsibility is to care for RIC guests along with REACH and City Challenge participants. This person will also be responsible for making beds, doing laundry, cleaning the building, and serving in the kitchen as needed.

As head of the RIC’s management, the RIC director oversees hospitality, maintenance, and food services. The director will arrange for outside vendors to service the building, grounds, and equipment, and to solicit quotes for large scale projects. Other responsibilities include establishing the department budget and building relationships with RI’s neighbors.

In addition to these responsibilities, each position has the opportunity to work directly with the RIC interns, mentoring these young adults spiritually and occupationally. They will also find many chances to become involved in local ministry and church planting efforts in Shepard, the neighborhood where the RIC is located.

RI focuses much of our energy on supporting overseas work, but the ministry at the RIC and for those that enter its walls is vital to keep our programs running. We invite you to pray about joining our team in Columbus.

If you have questions or interest in applying, please contact Myron at humanresources@rosedaleinternational.org.