The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) Youth Committee is seeking a part-time Director to lead RISE, its program for Muslim college students and young professionals.
About RISE
RISE (Rejuvenating Islamic Societal Excellence) is IAR’s program for Muslim college students and young professionals in the Triangle. RISE runs year-round programming that helps young Muslims grow in their faith, careers, relationships, and service to the community. Examples of RISE programming include weekly spiritual sessions, marriage workshops, and service projects.
RISE’s mission is to rejuvenate Islamic societal excellence through a movement that pushes young Muslim achievers toward developing ihsan in their deen, profession, family, and community. It aims to help young Muslims see their skills, careers, and ambitions as ways to meet real community needs.
Role Overview
The RISE Director provides overall leadership, direction, and oversight for RISE. The Director keeps RISE grounded in its mission and vision while helping it grow, improve, and respond to the needs of college students, young professionals, and the wider community.
The Director leads a volunteer team of about 10 people, including Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and Marketing and Operations staff. Rather than personally managing every program or task, the Director sets direction, develops leaders, delegates effectively, holds the team accountable, and makes sure every area of the team is working toward shared goals.
This is a hands-on, in-person leadership role that requires a consistent presence at team meetings, programs, and other key activities.
Responsibilities
Direction and strategy
- Drive the overall direction, strategy, and growth of RISE.
- Understand and uphold RISE’s mission, vision, and pillars, and work closely with the Executive Program Manager to guide the team toward them through programs, initiatives, and internal decisions.
- Make sure all programs, initiatives, and team activities stay aligned with RISE’s mission and pillars.
- Revisit RISE’s mission, vision, and overall strategy each year so the organization continues to meet the community’s needs and moves toward its long-term goals.
Team leadership
- Lead and manage a team of about 10 Program Managers, Coordinators, and Marketing and Operations members, making sure each area works together toward shared goals.
- Hold team members accountable and enforce expectations.
- Plan and lead monthly full-team meetings and keep communication clear across all areas of the team.
- Develop leaders within the team and oversee annual onboarding, team restructuring, and communication systems.
Operations and partnerships
- Oversee the annual budget and reimbursements.
- Review RISE’s organizational structure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal processes each year, and make changes as needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with external partners and IAR leadership.
- Maintain relationships and connections with local organizations relevant to RISE’s work.
Presence and reporting
- Attend RISE meetings and programs in-person and stay actively involved with the team. This is not a remote role.
- Report to the RISE Supervisor and the IAR Youth Committee Chair.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading teams or volunteers, ideally in a Muslim community or youth organization.
- Experience with program development, budgeting, or organizational strategy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to represent RISE to IAR leadership and external partners.
- A personal commitment to RISE’s mission and to serving Muslim college students and young professionals.
- Ability and willingness to be present in person at RISE meetings, programs, and major initiatives.
- Adaptability and openness to change, with the ability to adjust strategies, systems, and programming as RISE grows and the community’s needs evolve.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a paid, part-time, non-exempt hourly position of 10–15 hours per week. Working conditions and benefits are governed by the IAR Personnel Policy Manual. All staff members complete a 90-day probationary period and are reviewed annually.
To apply, complete the online application at https://forms.gle/buSDpvTkT5EY9BZ46. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]
