Regional Social Impact & Leadership Lead

Islamic Development & Empowerm; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA) seeks a Regional Social Innovation Coordinator to recruit and grow volunteers, convene community networks, and lead leadership programs across the DMV region. You will partner with local masajid, student groups, nonprofits, and community orgs to expand IDEA's impact through events and trainings.

You'll operate from IDEA's Alexandria headquarters, with extensive travel to Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Tennessee, and DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years in community organizing, volunteer management, program coordination, or similar work.
• Experience planning and running events, from small gatherings to large public programs.
• Experience designing or leading trainings, workshops, or leadership programs.
• Strong communication skills with audiences from students to executives.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers for IDEA's programs and events.
• Convene and connect communities across the DMV region.
• Lead IDEA Fellowship cohorts and deliver leadership workshops.
• Support partner organizations and help grow IDEA's impact through trainings and events.

Skills

Community organizing

Event planning

Leadership training

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA) seeks a Regional Social Innovation Coordinator to recruit and grow volunteers, convene community networks, and lead leadership programs across the DMV region. You will partner with local masajid, student groups, nonprofits, and community orgs to expand IDEA's impact through events and trainings.

You'll operate from IDEA's Alexandria headquarters, with extensive travel to Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Tennessee, and DC.