Youth Programs Lead: Community Mentorship & Events

ADAMS Center; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAMS Center seeks a Youth Coordinator to mentor and organize youth ages 11–22 across six branches in Northern Virginia. You will build real relationships, run and support programs, and empower volunteer youth coordinators while aligning with ADAMS mission.

Regular evenings and weekends are required as programming happens at the masjid; you will oversee events from halaqahs to camps, while coordinating with Imams, education, and operations to ensure safe, meaningful experiences for youth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of work or volunteer experience running youth programs
• Strong organization, follow-through, and project management skills
• Solid understanding of Islamic fundamentals, etiquette, and manners
• Real understanding of the challenges facing Muslim American youth, from middle school through college
• Able to relate to different ages, backgrounds, and communities, including low-income, disabled, or otherwise marginalized youth
• Energetic, relational, self-directed, and comfortable working non-traditional hours
• Comfortable with email, Google Workspace, MS Office, Canva, and social media, and willing to learn new tools
• Arabic or other community languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Build personal, consistent relationships with youth ages 11 to 22 across all six branches
• Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for youth dealing with spiritual, personal, academic, and social challenges, and refer to the Imams, AOI, or professional support when a situation calls for it
• Identify and develop youth leaders who can help plan and run programs
• Plan, organize, and lead programs for middle school, high school, and young adults
• Run recurring programs at each branch, along with monthly activities and quarterly cross-branch events
• Support ADAMS-wide initiatives including Ramadan, Eid, conferences, retreats, and family programming
• Ensure all programming reflects the mission, values, and Islamic principles of ADAMS
• Work with the department's sports staff so athletic programs include mentorship and a spiritual component, not only games
• Support the rollout of department-wide initiatives at the branch level
• Coordinate with other ADAMS programs and departments on joint events
• Adapt programs to each branch's community rather than copying one format everywhere
• Serve as the main point of contact and support for the volunteer branch youth coordinators
• Recruit, train, and retain youth volunteers and parent volunteers at every branch
• Visit each branch regularly so every community feels served, not just Sterling
• Create joint programs, shared events, and friendly inter-branch competitions
• Share what works at one branch with the others
• Support local middle school, high school, and college MSAs
• Lead ADAMS youth participation in regional youth competitions, conferences, and tournaments
• Build relationships with parents and keep them informed about programs
• Work under the Youth Director's direction with the Youth Committee, AOI, Education Department, Imams, branch leadership, and Operations teams
• Coordinate with Operations and branch leadership on space, scheduling, and event logistics before programs are announced
• Manage program budgets and follow ADAMS spending approval processes
• Track attendance and gather youth and parent feedback after programs
• Create program flyers and announcements (Canva, WhatsApp, social media)
• Complete reports and documentation as requested by the Youth Director
• Follow ADAMS youth protection policies, including two-adult supervision and parent consent for trips and overnights
• No private one-on-one messaging with minors; group chats with youth must include another adult or parents
• Complete youth protection training within the first 30 days
• Chaperone and supervise youth at events, trips, camps, and overnight programs

Skills

Strong organization

Project management

People skills

Relational

Self-directed

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

Google Workspace

MS Office

Social media management

Job description

ADAMS Center seeks a Youth Coordinator to mentor and organize youth ages 11–22 across six branches in Northern Virginia. You will build real relationships, run and support programs, and empower volunteer youth coordinators while aligning with ADAMS mission.

Regular evenings and weekends are required as programming happens at the masjid; you will oversee events from halaqahs to camps, while coordinating with Imams, education, and operations to ensure safe, meaningful experiences for youth and