Organization Overview:

At Al-Maqasid, we are dedicated to facilitating the realization of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan through immersion in the prophetic inheritance. Our mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

Position Summary: (IN-office or Remote position available)

The Digital Content Creator conceptualizes, plans, creates, and implements content strategies across all social media platforms. Your primary goal is to enhance brand visibility, engage our current and growing audience and drive user interaction. As a Digital Content Creator, you'll play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, researching, developing, and executing video assets that resonate with our audience and align with our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your work will focus on short-form videos, short films, utilizing in-house content and stock footage.

This is a work/study position where you will be trained by award-winning filmmaker, Mustafa Davis, and work alongside an award-winning production team. This is a flexible (part-time) remote content creator position with weekly online training sessions in filmmaking and digital media.

Send your CV and portfolio demonstrating your creativity and skill set in content creation.

Duties and responsibilities

Develop and create high-quality, visually appealing, and engaging content for our website and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, and others.
Visual Storytelling: Utilize multimedia elements, including images, video, animation, and graphics to create compelling creative content.
Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, high-quality videos that align with Al-Maqasid production guidelines and objectives.
Develop graphic design concepts for use in social media, flyers, brochures, email, and display advertising that align with the ProcessUnity brand.
Ensure timely delivery of video projects, adhering to project deadlines and client expectations.
Collaborate effectively with team members to gather feedback and make necessary revisions to video projects.
Maintain organized file management systems to facilitate efficient workflow and collaboration within the team.
Collaborate with Media Director and Media Team to execute a data-driven social media strategy across various platforms aligning with channel growth goals and Al-Maqasid’s overall media and marketing objectives.
Platform Content Calendar Management: Develop and maintain a content calendar across all social channels to ensure a consistent posting schedule, balancing promotional, creative and educational content with lifestyle posts while growing an engaged audience.
Collaboration: Work closely with other media team members, including graphic designers, video editors, and copywriters to ensure cohesive and integrated campaigns.
Monitor and manage social media accounts, including posting schedules, responding to comments, and maintaining a consistent ethos.
Trend Analysis Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, social media algorithms and strategies to ensure content remains relevant, effective and engaging to our audience.
Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of social media campaigns.
Community Engagement: Foster and nurture a community around our organizational culture and ethos by actively engaging with followers, responding to comments, and participating in relevant conversations.
Follow internal processes, execute editing requests efficiently, and maintain communication with team members.

Qualifications

Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.
2+ years of experience in content creation, with a focus on photo editing, graphic design, and video editing.
Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills and creativity.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Audition is a plus.
Experience with fundamental graphic design principles (Emphasis, Balance/Alignment, Contrast, Color Theory, Repetition, Proportion, Movement, and Whitespace)
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and Canva.
Strong grasp of AI creative platforms and ability to use AI tools in content creation.
Strong understanding of social media platforms and their content requirements
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in content shooting (photography/videography) is mandatory.
Graphic design: Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva. This includes designing layouts, selecting appropriate fonts, colors, and images, and creating illustrations or infographics.

Commitment

It is expected that the Digital Content Creator will require 20+ hours per week.

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Organization Overview:

Al-Maqasid Islamic Seminary is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Muslim scholars by providing a comprehensive holistic education in Islamic sciences, such as theology and jurisprudence, and classical Arabic. Our mission is to foster a balanced understanding of Islamic teachings and prepare students for a life of service to the community and advanced degrees at esteemed institutions.

Position Summary:

The Production Coordinator conceptualizes, plans, creates, and manages creative productions. They implement content strategies across social media platforms seeking to enhance brand visibility, engage our current and growing audience and drive user interaction. As a Production Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining strict production schedules as well as conceptualizing, researching, developing, and executing video assets that resonate with our audience and align with our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your work will focus on live-streams, lecture series, short- form videos, short films, utilizing in-house content and stock footage.

Duties and responsibilities

Studio / Production Management

Assist with on-set and on-location operations, ensuring smooth, timely execution.
Track media assets, organize footage logs, and assist in delivering final content.
Maintain and update production schedules from pre-production to post-production across multiple projects.
Manage media staff and volunteers’ production schedules, assignments, and deliverables.
Organize logistics for documentary shoots, studio recordings, and live streams, including locations, equipment rentals, crew coordination, and travel arrangements.
Create and distribute production documents, including schedules, call sheets, tracking reports.
Track project budgets and expense reporting.
Manage the Al-Maqasid studio space and coordinate studio production.
Social Media & Communications
Manage and maintain the company’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Tik Tok, etc).
Create and schedule posts that promote projects, live streams, film releases, and behind-the-scenes content.
Collaborate with the creative team to develop engaging digital content aligned with studio ethos and production goals.
Monitor engagement metrics and adjust strategies to maximize reach and impact.
Administrative Support
Maintain and update project management tools to track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
Monitor and report on analytics and metrics.
Support budget tracking, invoice management, and expense reporting.
Assist with preparing weekly production reports for Executive Team.
Collaborate with Media Director and Media Team to execute a data-driven social media strategy across various platforms aligning with channel growth goals and Al- Maqasid’s overall media and marketing objectives.
Follow internal processes, execute
Qualifications

Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.
4+ years of experience in content creation, with a focus on video production and social media management.
Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills and creativity in both creative and documentary platforms.
Ability to tell compelling stories in a visual format.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Audition is a plus.
Experience color grading with an understanding of white balance, color correction, and color theory.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other editing software.
Strong grasp of AI creative platforms and ability to use AI tools in content creation.
Strong understanding of social media platforms and their content requirements.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in content shooting (photography/videography) is mandatory.

Commitment

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Al-Maqasid campus in Macungie, PA; however, this position will require evening and weekend shifts.

Questions about the position can be addressed to the Executive and Media Director, Mustafa Davis mustafa@almaqasid.org.

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Organization Overview:

Al-Maqasid Islamic Seminary is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Muslim scholars by providing a comprehensive holistic education in Islamic sciences, such as theology and jurisprudence, and classical Arabic. Our mission is to foster a balanced understanding of Islamic teachings and prepare students for a life of service to the community and advanced degrees at esteemed institutions.

Position Summary: (In-office - Macungie, PA)

The Qur’an Hifz Teacher is responsible for assisting students with the memorization, proper pronunciation, retention, and understanding of Qu’ran. The Qur’an teacher will help build the Hifz program and develop the curriculum. They will work with individuals and groups from age 7 to adult in our Formal Learning programs (Madrasa, Academy, and Seminary).

Duties and responsibilities

1. TEACHING
A. Focus on Quran Hifdh and Tajweed, working with groups and individuals.
B. Prepare course long range plan, Hifdh plans and homework materials.
C. Develop and utilize proper tools and techniques to aid students in the memorization of the Qur’an.
D. Be able to adapt the Hifdh course plan to each student’s ability and potential.
E. Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom.
F. Evaluate each student and create teaching strategies based on the individual’s pace.
G. Track progress of each student and maintain detailed records of progress.
H. Follow a process for formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking. Feedback to be provided to students and administration.
I. Discuss students' progress and concerns with parents and administrators.

2. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
A. Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials and developing curriculum for effective teaching.
B. Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
C. Stay current with advancements in their discipline.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
A. Evaluate and track student progress in various settings through regular assessments, attendance tracking, grading, meetings, and feedback.
B. Serve as student advisor.
C. Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the administrative functions of the seminary.

4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Develop a plan for professional growth and maintain a scholarly trajectory with focused program of research and publication as appropriate to their discipline.
B. Pursue ongoing professional and religious development.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
A. Lead congregational prayers and facilitate religious gatherings as needed
B. Provide religious counseling and advice

Qualifications

Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.
Bachelor's or equivalent experience (Ijaaza) in teaching Qur’an.
Experience teaching Quran with proper Tajweed
Experiencing teaching basic Islamic Studies
Proficiency in the Arabic Language
Experience effectively managing a classroom and student behavior
Ability to adapt instructions based on the needs of the students
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Schedule and location

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Al-Maqasid campus in Macungie, PA; however, this position will require evening and weekend shifts

Compensation and benefits

Salary is to be determined, commensurate with experience. A benefits package includes eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

Commitment

Qualified candidates should submit the following to hr@almaqasid.org: cover letter (including salary requirements), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references, who may be asked to submit letters at a later stage in the interview process. All submissions should be in PDF format. Questions about the position can be addressed to the seminary@almaqasid.org.

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Al-Maqasid: Arabic Instructor(Male)

TITLE:
Arabic Instructor (Male)

REPORTING TO:
Seminary Director

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Al-Maqasid Islamic Seminary is dedicated to cultivating the next
generation of Muslim scholars by providing a comprehensive
holistic education in Islamic sciences, such as theology and
jurisprudence, and classical Arabic. Our mission is to foster a
balanced understanding of Islamic teachings and prepare students
for a life of service to the community and advanced degrees at
esteemed institutions.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Al-Maqasid Arabic Instructor will be responsible for teaching the
Seminary students Arabic across all years using the Al-Maqasid
curriculum. This instruction encompasses teaching them grammar,
morphology, rhetoric, poetry, and classical Arabic literature
appropriate for their level. The Arabic Instructor may be asked to
teach classes for Al-Maqasid Madrasa or Academy.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, exempt

LOCATION
Al-Maqasid Campus (Macungie, PA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching:

Conduct Arabic language classes using the Al-Maqasid curriculum focusing on grammar, morphology, rhetoric, poetry, and classical literature
Utilize traditional Islamic texts and integrate modern digital tools for both in-person and online classes
Teach at the Seminary, Academy (high school), Madrasa (elementary school), and general community
Maintain typical teaching load of twenty hours a week throughout the year

Curriculum Development:

Develop lesson plans and student assessments in alignment with the seminary’s educational goals
Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
Stay current with advancements in their discipline

Administrative Duties

Evaluate and track student progress in various settings through regular assessments, attendance tracking, grading, meetings, and feedback
Serve as student advisor
Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the administrative functions of the seminary
Develop a plan for professional growth and maintain a scholarly trajectory with focused program of research and publication as appropriate to their discipline
Pursue ongoing professional and religious development
Engage in research, as needed, and represent Al-Maqasid at academic conferences/seminars

Professional Development

Develop a plan for professional growth and maintain a scholarly trajectory with focused program of research and publication as appropriate to their discipline
Pursue ongoing professional and religious development
Engage in research, as needed, and represent Al-Maqasid at academic conferences/seminars

Community Engagement

Leading congregational prayers and facilitate religious gatherings as needed
Provide religious counseling and advice
Participate in outreach trips with instructors and staff to promote holistic Islamic education

QUALIFICATIONS

Verified religious licenses (Ijazas) to teach various Islamic sciences, especially the Arabic language
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Ijazas)
Mastery of Arabic and fluency in English
Ability to integrate religious teachings with Arabic language instruction
Strong knowledge of the Arabic sciences and classical Arabic literature and poetry
Strong commitment to the mission and values of Al-Maqasid Islamic Seminary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and students
Dedication to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Ability to teach courses across various modalities (in-person, online, etc.)
Comply with all Al-Maqasid policies outlined in the HR handbook
Establish positive instructor-student relationships with effective communication in formal and informal settings
Serve as a professional role model for students in their academic and religious pursuits

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Standard seminary classes are conducted in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Al-Maqasid campus in Macungie, PA. Additional seminars/courses may be scheduled during evenings and/or weekends. Occasional travel may be required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is to be determined, commensurate with experience. A benefits package includes eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit the following to hr@almaqasid.org: cover letter (including salary requirements); curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and contact information for three professional references, who may be asked to submit letters at a later stage in the interview process. All submissions should be in PDF format.

Questions about the position can be addressed to seminary@almaqasid.org

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