Youth Worker - Social Services (CSJ) in Ontario at National Zakat Foundation
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Job Description
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.
Job title | Youth Worker – Social Services |
Reports to | Community Development Principal |
Location | Mississauga, ON (Remote/Hybrid role requiring 1 to 3 days per week in-office) or as needed based on operational requirements. |
Job Status | Temporary, Full-Time (30 hours / week - Canada Summer Jobs) |
Role Overview:
The NZF Youth Fellowship is a leadership and civic engagement placement designed to cultivate the next generation
of changemakers within Canada’s Muslim and equity-deserving communities. Fellows gain immersive, hands-on
experience in community development, social impact programming, and grassroots civic leadership — grounded in
NZF’s mission to alleviate poverty, strengthen social equity, and empower communities through zakat-based giving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support program delivery focused on addressing food insecurity, housing instability, and financial hardship through community-based initiatives.
- Contribute to at least one core service stream (food support, housing assistance, or financial literacy programming).
- Plan and coordinate community outreach activities, engaging with diverse populations and supporting a minimum of 10+ beneficiaries.
- Organize and deliver community events, ensuring effective logistics, participant engagement, and alignment with program objectives.
- Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers, fostering a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented environment.
- Maintain accurate records of program participation and outcomes using CRM systems, spreadsheets, and survey tools.
- Assist in tracking program performance, budgets, and service delivery metrics to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Conduct field visits and participate in partner meetings with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, faith leaders, and local networks to enhance service reach and impact.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts, including awareness campaigns related to poverty alleviation and financial literacy.
- Utilize digital tools and platforms, including CRM systems, data dashboards, and outreach technologies, to support program delivery.
- Apply basic artificial intelligence tools for content creation, data organization, and community engagement initiatives.
- Participate in structured professional development, including mentorship sessions, leadership training, and civic engagement workshops.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members through regular check-ins and performance evaluations.
- Design, implement, and present an independent Community Impact Project addressing a specific local social need.
- Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and project management skills throughout the planning and execution of the project.
- Collect and analyze feedback from program participants and stakeholders using surveys and other evaluation tools.
- Assist in preparing reports summarizing program outcomes, impact metrics, and key learnings to inform future initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of educational and advocacy content that raises awareness of social issues and community resources.
- Support overall organizational goals by participating in team activities, events, and cross-functional projects.
Requirements
- Post-secondary student or graduate in Communications/Marketing
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with social media tools
- Experience with design tools
- Interest in nonprofit work
Eligibility
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- As per section 13.1(a) of the Articles of Agreement, youth hired for a Canada Summer Jobs-funded job cannot displace or replace existing employees or volunteers, employees that have been laid-off and are awaiting recall, employees absent due to an industrial dispute, employees on vacation, or employees on maternity or parental leave.
National Zakat Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with both the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA.