Not of This Dunya: Volunteer with MAS: belong at the level to be part of change

Belong at the level to be part of change
Volunteering with MAS National is a much more meaningful experience, taking you further out of your comfort zone and offering far greater rewards. It offers opportunities to be belong at the level where they can make the difference and bring the change.

MAS Members...Volunteer with MAS!

Asslamu Alaikum dear brothers and sisters,

We encourage you to volunteer with MAS National because it is a much more meaningful experience, taking you further out of your comfort zone and offering far greater rewards. It offers opportunities to be belong at the level where they can make the difference and bring the change. All of these volunteer positions can be filled by qualified and motivated MAS members. Please read the descriptions, and if you are ready to serve at the level where you can make the difference and bring the positive change Insha Allah, apply here.

Wassalamu alaikum,

MAS Administration department.

What is MAS?

The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a pioneering Islamic organization, an Islamic revival, and reform movement that uplift the individual, family, and society. MAS have more than 40 chapters across America. Our mission is "to move people to strive for God consciousness, liberty, and justice, and to convey Islam with utmost clarity." MAS is an Invigorating dynamic organization that is building an American society where Muslims are not only fully-participating citizens, but where Muslim Americans are the exemplary citizens who have elevated what is defined as American to newer heights of humanity, morality, spirituality, social justice and higher citizenry because they derive their values and beliefs not from the limits of the mere human thought, but rather from the limitlessness and vastness of the Divine, the Almighty.

Why Do We Volunteer?

MAS Members volunteer for a number of different reasons. Number one reason is they feel their duty and responsibility to gain the pleasure of Allah-swt by serving for a divine mission. Subsequently other reasons could be ranging from a desire to learn new skills, have fun or make a difference. Some are completely devoted to the cause, while others simply wish to do their bit where they can. In actual fact, volunteering with MAS National is a much more meaningful experience, taking you further out of your comfort zone and offering far greater rewards. It offers opportunities to be belong at the level where they can make the difference and bring the change. Some other reasons are:

Give Something Back
Unique Opportunities & Learn New Things
View a Culture from the Inside
Personal Growth
A Sense of Accomplishment
Recognition and Feedback
Friendship and Belonging
Skills and Experience
To Have Fun

Current Listings

ADMINISTRATION:

Assistant to the Executive Director
Chapters Planning Specialist
HR Specialist
Database Specialist
Lists Moderator SharePoint Specialist Google Apps Specialist Corporation Counselor

FINANCIAL:

Fundraising Administrator
Fundraising Coordinator
Finance/Accounting Professional

GENERAL:

Blogs coordinators
Straight Path Campaign Volunteer
Marketing Coordinator
Conventions Coordinator
Marriage Coordinators
Nonprofit board members
Project Managers
Replication Engineers
Grant Writer
Marriage Coordinators
Social Networking Specialist
Girl Scouts Director

ADMINISTRATION:

Assistant to the Executive Director:

Individual with Project management and administrative skills, available to assist executive director in executing and managing a number of tasks. Needs to be available at least 1 hour per day or more.

Chapters Planning Specialist:

The Chapters Planning Specialist will be assisting MAS chapters and regions with various areas of organizational growth, development and chapters planning. He or she should have knowledge and enthusiasm for the mission of MAS and offer new ideas and improvements to MAS chapters. Individuals with experience in strategic planning and facilitation. Min 10 hours per month commitment.

HR Specialist:

Individuals with experience in HR policies and procedures (preferably in nonprofit setting) that will work to evaluate and enhance MAS HR policies, handbooks, employment contracts, diversity polices, performance management etc. Will also assist in creating a positive volunteer experience for all volunteers in MAS. Min 4 hours per week commitment.

Database Specialist:

The Database Specialist will be given the responsibility of the management of MAS National data. Responsibilities may include: development of web-enabled database forms, synchronization of data from different sources and Email lists. The ideal applicant will have background in Excel and at least one database like Access.

Lists Moderator:

Lists Moderator will administer several email lists and Yahoo/Google groups.

SharePoint Specialist:

MAS National has selected SharePoint for its portal. SharePoint Specialist will bring product awareness and help the local chapters/team in the implementation of SharePoint at their team level, and help support SharePoint administrator in light administration and upgrades.

Google Apps Specialist:

Google Apps Specialist will assist the organization in the utilization of Google Apps products.

Corporation Counselor:

Individuals with experience incorporation process and paper work, who will advise local chapters on best practices. Min 8 hours per month commitment.

FINANCIAL:

Fundraising Administrator:
The Fundraising Administrator will be responsible for assisting local chapters with fundraising logistics and managing database and schedule.

Fundraising Coordinator:

To assist society in planning and reserving fundraising opportunities from MAS chapters and other centers around the nation. Needs to be available min of 4 hours per week.

Finance/Accounting Professionals:

MAS National Finance Department is looking for Finance & Accounting professionals with background in developing policies & procedures, budgeting, forecasting, expertise in banking structure and financial reporting.

GENERAL:

Blogs Coordinators:

Assist executive director in editing blog entries, and enhancing user experience on the blogs. Should have experience in blogs and social networking. Needs to be available at least 3 hours per week.

Straight Path Campaign Volunteer:

An active member of the local or national committee on combating extremism (currently called Straight Path). Will need individuals with different skills to participate in campaign.

Marketing Coordinator:

Individual with skills and talents to participate in a committee to design marketing material to communicate the message of MAS using different channels (brochures, internet, website, memorabilia, etc..)

Conventions Coordinator:

Individuals with experience in conference and event planning will create an infrastructure to serve and standardize and serve all MAS conferences across the nation. Min 20 hours per month commitment

Nonprofit board members:

Individuals with experience serving in nonprofit boards of major national organizations (preferably non Muslims) who will advise on nonprofit management best practices. Min 10 hours per month commitment.

Project Managers:

Individuals with PM experience who can become members of a number of national committees in order to focus the team and assist the department's director in managing several ongoing project. Min 4 hours per week commitment.

Replication Engineers:

Individuals with a love for "packaging" successful experiences, who will study a successful project or experience in an individual chapter, and "package" this experience for replication in other chapters. Individual will need to interview people, collect information, document the experience, and produce a package that can be utilized by interested chapters. For instance, packaging the "Green Team" initiative, or a successful "New Muslim Class" experience, or other single creative initiative introduced in a MAS chapter.

Grant Writer:

Individuals with good writing ability, and some experience in Grant writing, will be part of a team systematically searching for, and writing grants to different organizations. Min 4 hours per week.

Marriage Coordinators:

Individuals with experience and desire to assist MAS members find spouses. Will work in a committee to discreetly assist MAS members in their pursuit of finding spouses. Min 3 hours per week commitment.

Social Networking Specialist:

Individuals with talents and skills in social networking who will increase MAS utilization of social networking sites to communicate our message.

Girl Scouts Director:

Will provides, facilitate and coordinate training and support to Girl scouts coordinators, will implement the MSD Calendar of events, coordinate between coordinators and leaders for events, conduct a monthly round table teleconference with Coordinators, implement the MSD policies, vision, objectives and plans and convey concerns, suggestions and good ideas between units and MSD.

MAS offers exciting possibilities and unique experiences. Specific positions may be partly suited to match your specific proficiencies and interests. Please use this form to apply.

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