Community and Partnerships Intern

Wahed; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahed is seeking a Community and Partnerships Intern to join our global marketing team. This execution-focused role requires a natural leader who is curious, proactive, and deeply cares about Islamic finance.

You will build relationships with campus groups, MSAs, mosques, and local communities across the US, taking ownership of digital community building, writing content, and driving engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Reddit and online community platforms.
• Proactive outreach to campus and community leaders.
• Highly organized with the ability to lead and support projects.
• Interest in fintech and Islamic finance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build partnerships with campus leaders, MSAs, mosques, and community groups across the US.
• Lead organic community engagement and discussions in online spaces and forums.
• Support planning and execution of online community events and webinars.
• Write community newsletters, email outreach, and digital updates on Islamic finance topics.
• Research community trends and audience questions within student and professional networks.
• Own grassroots outreach projects under marketing team guidance.
• Maintain outreach trackers, partner lists, and event schedules.
• Collaborate with brand ambassadors on campaign execution.

Skills

Written English

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Community Engagement

Proactive outreach

Job description

About Wahed:

The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.

At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a Community and Partnerships Intern to join our global marketing team. This is an execution focused role for a natural leader who is curious, proactive, ready to lead and deeply cares about Islamic finance.

In this role, you will help build relationships with campus groups, Muslim Student Associations (MSAs), mosques, and local communities across the US. You will take ownership of digital community building, while writing community content and driving engagement.

Job Description

• Identify, contact, and build partnerships with campus leaders, Muslim Student Associations, mosques and local community groups across the US.
• Lead organic community engagement and active discussions across online spaces, online forums and digital subcultures.
• Support and lead the planning and execution of online community events and webinars.
• Write community newsletters, email outreach, event copy and digital updates focused on alternative investments and Islamic finance.
• Research community trends, audience questions and trending financial topics within student and professional networks.
• Take ownership of specific grassroots outreach projects and community engagement initiatives under the guidance of the marketing team.
• Maintain outreach trackers, partner lists and event schedules to keep community initiatives moving forward.
• Work with our brand ambassadors on campaign execution.

Job Specifications

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written English and interpersonal communication skills, with natural leadership ability.
• Strong familiarity with Reddit and online community platforms.
• Proactive attitude with the confidence to reach out to campus and community leaders.
• Proactive, highly organized and dependable, with the drive to both lead and support projects from start to finish.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily tasks and deliver work to deadlines.
• A deep interest in fintech, Islamic finance and alternative investments.

Desirable

• Leadership experience within a university Muslim Student Association (MSA), student club or local community organization.
• Experience moderating or actively contributing to subreddits, online forums or digital subcultures.
• Experience organizing virtual events, host panels or managing online webinars.