Assalumu Alaykum,

Please submit a resume with a cover letter to HR@alrashidmosque.ca, this is the only method in which applications will be accepted for open positions. Only candidates considered for the positions will be contacted for an interview.

Al Rashid Mosque – Youth Coordinator

Job Identification

Primary Locations: Al Rashid Mosque

Position Title: Youth Coordinator

Department/Entity: Al Rashid Mosque

Reports to: Office & Program Manager

Status: Part-Time (Flexible)

Objective: To support all youth programming for the Muslim community of Edmonton under the Al Rashid Foundation.

• To support independent youth programs under a foundation.
• To help youth initiate and develop their ideas, projects, programs and activities.
• To coordinate between multiple youth initiatives and communities to create interdependence.
• To provide a safe environment of acceptance and capturing youth with multiple various interests.
• To develop engaging need-specific programming.

Job Descriptions

• Overall support to assure all youth programs under the foundation is supported in all areas; including, but not limited to resources, marketing, financials, space, expertise, scheduling, etc.
• The candidate must be able to coordinate between youth, youth workers, youth mentors, and youth leaders. The job entails of support, coordination, and facilitation.
• Coordinating and communicating between all initiatives, organizers, and stakeholders.
• Scheduling and booking speakers, space, campgrounds, equipment, transportation, etc.
• Budgeting by determining costs, funding, sponsorship, allocation, & overall financial sustainability.
• Marketing by managing social media presence and communications through relevant avenues.
• Consulting imams, board members, experts to assure Islamic integrity and strategic alignment.
• Managing volunteers and allocating them towards their interests.
• Launching programs: attracting disconnected youth and initiating relevant programming
• Creating schedules, monitors coaches, staff, etc.

• Provide leadership and direction to all team members to ensure efficient operation.
• Excellent communication, organization, supervisory and problem-solving skills
• The ability to pay close attention to details
• The ability to make quick, fair, correct judgments
• The ability to ask for feedback and accept criticism
• The candidate should be relatable and able to work with multiple personalities, age groups, and cultural backgrounds, and people with a variety of experiences.
• Administration tasks: booking speakers, space, campgrounds, equipment, transportation, etc.
• Social media marketing, design (for posters and marketing materials) and website management.
• Communication skills to manage, coordinate, coach various organizers and volunteers.
• Basic finance to understand cost-analysis, funding models, and break-even points.

Job Specifications

• Experience coordinating and educational background.
• Excellent Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet & Email
• Ability to prioritize and grasp new ideas and integrating them into desired results
• Organized, goal-oriented, with excellent presentation and negotiation skills

Additional Information

• Youth Coordinators often work long hours, which include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Flexible working at a different location within the organization
• Fluent in English & Arabic (written and spoken)
• First Aid is required

Email resumes and cover letters to HR@alrashidmosque.ca