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Job Description

The Associate Director of Services serves as the primary point of contact for all religious and educational services, communication to internal stakeholders and community members. The candidate will direct and manage the office staff and be responsible in implementing ICI policies and provide oversight to various events held at ICI. The candidate will also be responsible for fund development and providing the necessary reporting to Shura Body/Shura Council to manage its activities.

Religious Services

• Lead and coordinate daily prayer services.
• Deliver and coordinate weekly Friday Khutab.
• Conduct and coordinate regular and special khawaatir. 
• Design and develop various religious service offerings as per the guidance of the Imam or Shura body and in compliance with Islamic principles. Basic Services include Salaah, Halaqah, Zakaah collection and distribution, Janaazah, Nikkah. Specialized Services  include will and probate matters, counselling, and divorce.
• Plan and execute Special Services such as Ramadan/Taraweh, Eid, and spiritual retreats/events including educational programs for youth, sisters and seniors community members.

Communication

• Coordinate and oversee scheduled and special communications with the community including informational announcements, promotional marketing, advisories, and town-hall meetings.

• Synchronize and ensures consistent internal communication and information flow across all media - personal, web, print, digital. 

• Assist in developing and publishing reports including quarterly and annual reports.

Operational Effectiveness

• Implement ICI policies in areas of responsibilities.
• Oversee scheduling of ICI events in ICI Calendar.
• Maintain positive working relationship with other ICI functions and committees like ISI, Outreach, etc. 
• Measure quality of various religious and community services for operational improvements.
• Attend key business and stakeholder meetings as directed by the Shura Council 
• Community Engagement
• Conduct Promotional and community building activities across all segments (Youth/Seniors/Sisters).
• Champion, advocate for, and help launch new and existing strategic initiatives.

Funding Development

·   Assist in Fundraising activities through participating and driving fundraising campaigns year  round. 

·   Participate in Funding Development tracking reports and develop improvement plans.

• Five years of experience working in Islamic organization or Masjid.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Islamic Studies or related field from an accredited higher education institution, Masters a plus.
• Knowledge of Islamic Fiqh, Shariah, Quran, Hadith, etc…
• Mastery of Tajweed rules.
• Good understanding of various school of thought (Madhab).
• Expertise in building cross-functional relationships and interacting effectively and savvy with good judgment.
• Ability to be inclusive and embrace diverse thoughts across a diversified congregation and community members.
• Organizational agility and proven ability to be results-focused, proactive, collaborative, and confident under pressure.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills with business acumen and consultative skills, required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving.