US Deputy Chair (Voluntary) at Hidayah LGBT

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Job Type

Part-time

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• $39.6K – $50.1K a year is the estimated salary for this role in Remote.

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Full Job Description

Please note you must be based in the USA to apply for this position.

The Co-Chair of Hidayah LGBT+ USA assists in managing the Board of Hidayah LGBT+ USA and works with the rest of the management team in achieving long and short-term goals.

What do we specifically expect of this role?

This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:

• To assist the Chair in all decision-making processes, particularly in relation to the policies and procedures that pertain to the charity’s operations;
• To ensure that the constitution is valid and upheld;
• To assist the chair in developing and analyzing a yearly Strategic Plan with a focus for the year ahead and to ensure that this is updated regularly and implemented;
• To assist the writing of the yearly Annual Report;
• To work with the committee and the chair in developing a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah USA;
• To assist managing any self-employed staff/paid staff that may be taken on by Hidayah;
• To help mediate grievances and suggestions between committee members and the chair;
• To assist managing partnerships, sponsors, and endorsements from individuals and organizations.

What is the purpose of the role?

The Co-Chair of Hidayah LGBT+ USA will help lead Hidayah LGBT+ USA with a particular focus in ensuring the committee members and chair communicate objectives, outcomes, and ongoing projects effectively.

How much commitment is required?

We are flexible around your own schedule. However, the following commitments are in place for all member of the Hidayah board:

• To be able to attend all Board meetings and to deliver a comprehensive report to the committee each meeting with updates and to completed actions as and when they appear;
• To aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary when close to Hidayah USA events as well as the events themselves (where possible due to geography);
• To help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah USA events and fundraising drives;
• To be part of a communications group to keep up to date with Hidayah USA developments;
• To contribute toward and to maintain the administration of our file-sharing system ‘Google Drive’ so it is always up to date with clear records, templates, and forms;
• To check emails and to respond when needed;
• Enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility, and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision, and mission of Hidayah USA;
• To contribute toward the Annual Report once a year;
• The role is subject to a 6 months probationary period.

Role Requirements

Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role: Knowledge:

• Educated to degree level or experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability

Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector

Personality:

• Line managing, developing, coaching, and motivating staff.
• Large-scale project management under the scrutiny of a funder, involving a number of delivery partners, the commissioning and managing of independent consultants and trainers, preferably in the voluntary sector.

• Working and influencing at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring excellent working relationships and a high standard of customer care.
• A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility, and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision, and mission of Hidayah.

Personal Skills:

• Ability to take the lead with plans and ideas for the group meetings;
• Short-term and long-term planning for the group;
• Someone who can stimulate conversation in the group amongst attendees;
• Ability to understand confidentiality, equality, and diversity, and safeguarding procedures;
• Ability to respond to resolving conflict situations if needed;
• Someone who can behave with professionalism.

Administration Skills:

• To regularly check, maintain, and keep up to date Hidayah USA administration and data handling systems such as using Google Drive to store information
• A high degree of literacy of Microsoft Office and IT Applications
• To be part of a communications text group to keep up to date with Hidayah developments and to inform the Board Members of any developments;
• To read new Hidayah policies and initiatives and to be aware of new Hidayah news;
• To read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on website).

Additional:

• To help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah USA events and fundraising drives.
• You must be 18+ and live in the US.

What are the benefits?

• A feeling of making a difference to LGBT+ Muslims and the feeling of being part of an organization that seeks social justice for LGBT+ Muslims. You can be part of that change;
• A warm and approachable Board member to support you as you volunteer at the other end of the phone;
• A reference for your CV.