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 Have a question not answered here? Send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Due to the number of applicants, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries. Are you still receiving applications for all positions posted on the website? To whom should I address my application? Do I need to submit a separate application for each position of interest? If I have previously applied for a job, should I re-submit my application for new positions? Are non-US citizens eligible for US-based positions? Why does IJM require applicants to submit a Statement of Faith? How do I know if my application has been received? Will I receive notification of the status of my application? May I schedule an informational interview? What is the interview process? Does IJM provide benefits to employees? What is the size of the staff? What is the culture like at IJM? Are you still receiving applications for all positions posted on the website?Yes, IJM is currently receiving applications for every job posted on our website. Job postings are removed immediately after the position has been filled. To whom should I address my application?Address all applications to the Director of Recruiting. Do I need to submit a separate application for each position of interest?No, positions of interest should be listed in the cover letter. If I have previously applied for a job, should I re-submit my application for new positions?Yes. Please mention your prior application in your new cover letter and explain your interest in the new position. Please attach your previously submitted Statement of Faith and resume (updated with any changes to employment or contact information) to the application. Are non-US citizens eligible for US-based positions?US citizenship is not required for US-based employment; however, candidates must have the legal right to work in the US. In most cases, IJM will not be able to assist financially in securing a visa to work in the US. What is a Statement of Faith?A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how it is relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into your cover letter or submitted as a separate document. It should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. Why does IJM require applicants to submit a Statement of Faith?IJM is a non-sectarian community of faith that works with all people to seek justice on behalf of all people regardless of race, religion, creed or any other status. As a faith community, IJM’s core of full-time staff intentionally draw strength and unity from their common commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ and from their communion of daily prayer and spiritual disciplines. Accordingly, IJM staff seeks colleagues who embrace and contribute to the spiritual community through shared Christian conviction and practice. As Mother Theresa did in Calcutta, IJM seeks to provide a common platform for all people of good will to serve the needy, while also building a core community who share her fundamental convictions of Christian faith and practice. Accordingly, IJM asks applicants seeking to join IJM’s core community of full-time staff to submit a Statement of Faith describing their Christian faith and its relevance to their interest in serving with IJM. It is generally helpful for an applicant to provide insight into his/her own journey of faith and as well as current spiritual disciplines. As with any such society of faith, SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes provision for employment along lines of shared religious convictions. How do I know if my application has been received?You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application within 3 business days. Will I receive notification of the status of my application?All applicants will receive a verbal or written response communicating the status of their application. May I schedule an informational interview?Due to the quantity of applications that we receive, we are unable to offer informational interviews for employment opportunities. What is the interview process?Completed applications are reviewed by human resources and the hiring manager. Phone interviews are conducted with qualified applicants, followed by in-office interviews with the top candidates. IJM completes a thorough review of references prior to making an employment offer. Does IJM provide benefits to employees?IJM offers competitive salaries, with excellent medical, dental and retirement benefits to all employees. Additional benefits such as relocation, tuition for school-age dependents and furlough are provided for certain positions. What is the size of the staff?IJM has approximately 70 employees at headquarters and roughly 270 employees worldwide. What is the office attire?Office attire is business formal. What is the culture like at IJM?IJM offers a fast-paced, professional and friendly work environment for its employees. IJM employees work diligently to provide tangible relief for the victims we serve, while being good stewards of the funds generously provided to us by our donors. IJM employees begin each day with 30 minutes of silence and solitude before God and gather at 11:00 a.m. for corporate prayer. Quarterly staff retreats are held to provide spiritual refreshment and team building opportunities. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 January 2008 ) |
