Youth Coordinator

The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center is seeking a Youth Coordinator to develop and implement engaging programs for youth ages 12-21. This role involves community engagement, social media strategy, and partnership development with local organizations.

Key responsibilities include planning events, managing communications, and cultivating youth participation. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse communities and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Understand the diverse needs of youth from various backgrounds.
• Willingness to take initiative in program development.
• Ability to create and manage partnerships with local organizations.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities and events for youth.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of youth programs.
• Manage marketing and outreach for youth initiatives.

Skills

Experience with youth programs

Community engagement

Social media strategy development

Resourcefulness

Education

Experience working with diverse communities

Job description

Reports to: Youth Programs and Office Manager

Position Summary:

The Youth Coordinator is responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing engaging and innovative programs, events and activities for youth at ISB (both Roxbury and Cambridge location), in collaboration with the ISB team. The primary target of these programs are high school and college students (ages 12-21 approx.). The programs will be mission-focused and support the diverse needs and interests of Youth while engaging them meaningfully at the mosques. To excel as a Youth Coordinator, you need some experience and understanding of working with related target audiences from diverse backgrounds, resourcefulness, and willingness to take in initiative.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct focus groups, surveys, and listening sessions with the relevant community members and create a yearlong schedule for relevant activities, programs, and events (at least 3x per month), including major Muslim community events and holidays like Ramadan, Eid, etc.
• Work in partnership with other youth coordinator to scale, organize, and execute Youth activities in ISB Cambridge.
• Plan, organize, and execute activities based on the calendar.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of youth programs.
• Manage marketing, outreach, and communication for youth programs in both locations.
• Develop and execute social media strategy focused on youth.
• Create a database, develop partnerships, and collaborate with program participants, other local and national youth-serving organizations, neighboring masjids, potential youth focused speakers, relevant stakeholders, and government offices to enhance access opportunities for Youth and community.
• Create, lead, and manage a community based Youth committee.
• Recruit, cultivate, and retain local youth for program participation with emphasis on ISB Cambridge.
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and support in conducting MSA meetings.