Youth Director

Islamic Center of Wheaton  — Youth Director

The Islamic Center of Wheaton seeks a dynamic and dedicated individual to fill the position of Full-Time Youth Director. This role uniquely allows a passionate individual to significantly impact Muslim youth’s lives within our community.

Objective:

• Scope — Youth and Young Professionals/Adults 14-30 Years Old
• Support independent youth programs under the ICW Inspire model
• To help youth initiate and develop their ideas, projects, programs, and activities.
• To provide a safe environment of acceptance and capture youth with multiple interests.
• To ensure our youth feel heard, welcomed, and empowered as builders.
• Nurture a core team of strategic thought leaders to help drive long-term vision
• To identify educational gaps in the youth community and develop engaging need-specific programming
• Collaborate with regional organizations to increase traffic and expand the reach of ICW Inspire.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee all ICW Inspire programs. Collaborate, mentor, and lead the ICW Inspire core team.
• Train volunteer leaders to run programs and delegate tasks to develop future leaders
• Develop and implement innovative and engaging programs for youth, fostering spiritual, social, and educational growth.
• Actively connect with youth, understand their needs, and create a supportive environment within the Islamic Center.
• Participate in meetings with other board members, directors, and staff as needed.
• Develop and oversee confidential counseling services for troubled youth
• Create performance and progress reports for ICW Inspire Programs for management.
• Host weekly office hours, during both weekdays and weekends.
• Organize and lead educational and recreational activities, events, and workshops tailored to the interests and concerns of the youth.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration between youth, parents, and the broader community.
• Provide counseling and guidance to address the unique challenges faced by today’s Muslim youth.
• Lead Friday Jumma Prayers
• Help with Fundraising efforts

In the first week, expect to:

• Onboard and integrate into ICW.
• Learn the ICW Inspire model, process, and value proposition.
• Meet the board and other functional support teams

In the first month, expect to:

• Come up to speed on the program portfolio and get into an operating rhythm with internal team members.
• Work with the ICW youth committee to establish a strategy and build plans.

In the first three months, expect to:

• Establish regular office hours.
• Become a trusted advisor to the community youth.
• Quarterback programming, and managing volunteer activities on all programs, from staffing projects to providing delivery oversight and ensuring community and youth satisfaction.
• Provide consultation or advice to management on policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and support for planning long-term or short-term business objectives or initiatives.

In the first six months, expect to:

• Broaden and deepen your ICW programming map, articulating ICW’s capabilities and identifying where we can help the community based on the strategy outlined in your plan.
• Take ICW’s presence to the next level by introducing new programs, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Analyze collected data from each event, and report findings to the board and committee chair.

In the first year, expect to:

• Begin to mentor new team members, teaching them about ICW, our model, and how to grow as young professionals successfully.
• Expand your pipeline and portfolio of programs and partnerships, accelerate growth in the region, and use the full suite of capabilities that ICW offers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in preferably Islamic Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, or Islamic History.
• Raised in America, Canada, Australia, or the UK, with a deep understanding of the cultural context and challenges faced by Muslim youth in western society.
• Possesses the ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Minimum of three years of related training and experience working with Muslim youth in North America, including the conception, planning, and implementation of programs for Muslim youth.
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and a good understanding of Islamic history and important Islamic personalities.
• Must have a strong understanding of Islamic etiquette, manners, and appropriate behavior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect with youth on a personal level.
• Energetic, motivated, and creative with a passion for working with young people.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a mosque or Islamic community is highly desirable.

 

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to those with an Islamic education or a degree from an Islamic institute
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong public speaking skills
• Candidate should have extensive experience of camp style programs and youth education
• Must be capable of relating to the youth
• Youth Director often works long hours, which include evenings, weekends and holidays will be required to coordinate youth activities
• Flexible working at a different location within the organization
• First Aid with CPR and AED training preferred

 

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected] Please include “Youth Director Application” in the subject line.

The Islamic Center of Wheaton is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates who reflect the diversity of our community to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and inspiring Youth Director to join our vibrant community and contribute to the positive development of our youth.