NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Past industry experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in food preparation
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, etc.
• Ability to cook a variety of cuisines

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create a weekly/monthly menu
• Cook different types of cuisines
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Purchase ingredients
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Youth Coordinator Position

Youth Director Job Description

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement a wide array of activities, events and programs including youth seminars, summer programs (i.e., overnight camp), Ramadan programs, tutoring programs, job training programs, life skills classes, halaqas (study circles), leadership training, etc.
• Plan, organize, and implement regional IANA youth conventions (West, South-East, and Midwest) by working with the regional member centers
• Help create a youth-friendly culture at all IANA Centers and empower youth to feel ownership of their Center.
• Recruit, cultivate, and retain local youth for program participation and leadership.
• Recruit, develop and maintain in coordination with IANA centers imams and directors a network of volunteers who help, plan, and execute IANA youth programs.
• Help the community to resolve youth conflicts, overcome life hurdles, and replace undesirable habits with acceptable behaviors.
• Provide coaching to youth and references to professional counselors as needed
• Outreach to regular and non-regular youth attendees of all IANA Centers.
• Prepare and deliver youth speeches, and khutbahs as needed
• Be accessible to youth outside of normal office hours for urgent issues
• Support, improve and help maintain existing educational programs at IANA Centers
• Create and maintain a youth database that tracks all program participant attendance.
• Represent IANA at meetings, coalitions, and events with the internal and external community.
• Meet with the AINA Executive Director and the executive team on a regular basis to discuss progress and receive feedback and suggestions.
• Participate in training and conferences for further professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director.
• Be prepared to travel nationwide as needed.
• Be ready to conduct fundraisings for youth programs at different places.
• Prepare a quarterly report to the executive director and present at the executive team meeting.

Expectations:

• Pray regularly in the Masjid (lead by example)
• Dress according to Islamic principles
• Needs to be punctual and on time
• Needs to report directly to the Executive Director.
• Needs to be self-reliant, able to carry out tasks and create projects independently
• Needs to be able to research, plan, build, and initiate programs for the youth
• Needs to have adequate skills in record keeping
• Needs to be able to manage and oversee budget
• Needs to be able to supervise and manage others
• Needs to prioritize and manage workload during high-stress situations
• Needs to complete administrative responsibilities and properly document progress through detailed reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Must be a highly motivated individual who is passionate about Islam as a way of life and guiding young Muslims as a career.
• Must have a strong understanding of Islamic creed, fiqh, etiquettes, manners, and appropriate behavior.
• Must have an adequate understanding of the fundamentals of Islamic teachings.
• Must have a thorough understanding of Muslim youth's challenges and hardships in the United States.
• Must be able to relate well to school-age youth, teenagers, and adults.
• Must speak fluent English and Somali langauges
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and google drive.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits and compensation:

• Professional development assistance

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

• Minneapolis, MN 55406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Somali (Required)
• English (Required)

• Driver's License (Required)

• 25% (Required)

JOB OUTLINE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Act as a first point of contact for all visitors, welcome them courteously and professionally and look after them until they are collected by staff.
• To promote a welcoming environment to visitors, having regard to security requirements of the Cambridge Central Mosque Trust and deal with members of the public in accordance with our policies.
• Ensure the mosque, but particularly the cafe & reception area is always presentable and clear of any Health and Safety concerns.
• Liaising with staff at all levels, community groups & other external agencies, as and when required.
• Ensuring visitors sign in.
• Stock check/monitoring of the cafe and replenishing of resources when required.
• Monitor cleaning/cafe supplies, completion of purchase order forms.
• To administer first aid and keep certificates up to date and undergo other relevant medical training.
• To be proactive in the replenishment of first aid stock.
• Receiving and checking of deliveries.
• To ensure that the reception/office area is tidy and welcoming at all times.
• To distribute internal and external posts.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Running regular fire tests.
• Manage/record lost property items.

Administrative

• Answering enquiries and relaying accurate messages as appropriate.
• Replying to emails received in the ‘info inbox’ and sharing information as required.
• Stock check/monitoring key reading material in the Atrium & Conference Room.
• Recording minutes of meetings.
• Provide routine clerical support to team members including but not limited to: printing, photocopying, filing, emailing, creating/completing routine forms etc.
• Undertake basic IT based tasks.

Events & Activities

• Assist with preparation for various events.
• Assist in communication, coordinating activities and opportunities with volunteers.
• Provide tours if/when required (training will be provided).

Education/Madrasa

• Assist with the current Madrasa Program (pick up & drop off)
• To undertake, with professionalism and confidentiality, madrasa pupil welfare duties: looking after unwell pupils until parents/carers arrive to collect.
• Keeping storage and records of pupil medication eg epipens etc

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Must hold the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• A good, basic level of education.
• Commitment to working respectfully with different cultures & diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with data management and GDPR.
• Commitment to the aims and ethos of Cambridge Central Mosque.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Excellent interpersonal skills with: colleagues, community members, visitors & external agencies.
• Ability to work well with colleagues at different levels and as part of a team on cross-department projects.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent telephone communication skills.
• Professional appearance and attire is essential.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Meticulous eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Ability to deal with any concerns/ complaints professionally, following procedures.
• Strong work ethic, ambitious and motivated.
• Ability to multitask whilst prioritising work.
• Proactive approach to work and the ability to work independently.
• Growth oriented in relation to work and personal performance.
• Commitment to own professional development.