Junior Social Events Coordinator - CSJ in Ontario at National Zakat Foundation

At National Zakat Foundation, our mission is to provide the Muslim community with an end-to-end Zakat service, encompassing: Education, Calculation, Collection & Distribution. NZF aims to help fulfill the goal of this vital third pillar of Islam, which is to eliminate poverty and destitution, as well as empower the needy within the Muslim community.

Role Overview:
The Junior Social Events Coordinator at the National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada will play a key role in delivering high-quality community and fundraising events that advance NZF’s mission to alleviate poverty and strengthen social equity. The Coordinator will gain structured, hands-on experience in event planning, volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, and nonprofit communications while contributing directly to community impact. The Coordinator will plan, organize, and execute a range of community engagement and fundraising events,

including Ramadan campaigns, food drives, and awareness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement detailed event workplans and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial parameters.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, audiovisual setup, and volunteer scheduling.
• Oversee event execution to ensure all activities meet operational standards and budgetary requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage event timelines, registrations, and on-site operations.
• Support the planning and delivery of 3–5 major community events per term, ensuring alignment with organizational brand and mission.
• Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers for events and programs, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Maintain accurate volunteer databases to track participation, hours, and performance.
• Match volunteers to appropriate roles based on skills and organizational needs.
• Provide clear guidance and supervision to volunteers to ensure effective engagement and performance.
• Support volunteer recognition initiatives and implement strategies to enhance retention and engagement.
• Work closely with the Communications Team to support event promotion and volunteer engagement strategies.
• Assist in developing marketing materials and scheduling social media campaigns.
• Manage event-related content for newsletters and digital platforms.
• Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to evaluate outreach effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Conduct post-event evaluations by collecting feedback from participants, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare post-event reports summarizing attendance, budget performance, volunteer metrics, and participant satisfaction.
• Use insights from evaluations to inform future event planning and community engagement strategies.
• Conduct outreach to institutional partners, including masajid, businesses, professional networks, MSAs, and high-net-worth donors, using a defined engagement strategy.
• Support relationship-building efforts to onboard and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Utilize tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms to manage tasks and communications effectively.
• Support the use and maintenance of CRM or volunteer management systems (if applicable).
• Participate in regular supervision and mentorship sessions, including weekly check-ins and formal performance evaluations.
• Develop transferable skills in project management, stakeholder communication, teamwork, and digital literacy.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Community Development Director.

Requirements

Eligibility

National Zakat Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with both the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA.