We are Hiring: Full-time Content Assistant

JOB TITLE: Content Assistant

In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate

SeekersGuidance – The Global Islamic Seminary, is looking to expand its educational offerings and online services for the Muslim community around the world.

Looking to work in a dynamic, high energy and spiritually uplifting environment? SeekersGuidance is the place for you.

We are looking for a well qualified individual to serve as a full-time assistant to the Content and Programs Manager.

This person would be responsible for carrying out tasks related to content development, program strategy, publication development, and overall department operations.

As a Content and Programs Assistant, you’ll be interacting regularly with international scholars and artists and working to develop dynamic programming and content – including but not limited to, monthly events, podcasts, and articles.

 

Overview:

SeekersGuidance – the Global Islamic Seminary, is witnessing tremendous growth and recognition online. This is due to its unique offerings: structured Islamic learning and guidance with qualified scholars, completely free of charge.

As part of this ongoing growth, we are looking for a Content Assistant with strong digital marketing, social media, copyediting, proofreading and project management experience.

 

Job Description:

The Content Assistant role would be a full-time position. A person working in this role would be responsible for carrying out day to day operational tasks for the SeekersGuidance content and programs department. This position will review and provide quality control over the various content streams- the Seekers Answers service, SeekersDaily, Podcasts, Articles and Blogs, Programs, and other external engagements. The Content and Programs Assistant should have experience in multitasking and have working knowledge in fundraising, digital marketing, project management, and creative writing. These skills will be instrumental in deploying  and overseeing projects that relate directly to content and programs. The position of a Content Assistant requires an efficient and well organized individual who can communicate clearly with department managers, senior management, and external scholars from around the world.

 

Working Requirements:

Location:  Remote Working
Hours: 40 Hrs/Week
Salary: Based on qualifications and relevant experience

 

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent (essential)
• College/University Degree (essential)

 

Experience:

• Previous project management experience
• Social media and digital marketing management
• 5 years experience with copy-writing and copy-editing
• Experience with Muslim educational or charitable institutions (desirable but not essential)
• Published work (desirable)
• Intermediate understanding of Islamic principles, spirituality, and law (desirable)

Candidate must also have a sound understanding of our core audience, the global Muslim community, and must demonstrate an understanding of core traditional Islamic values. This is to ensure they are able to communicate with audiences effectively.

 

How to Apply:

We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. If you feel you have what it takes to contribute to SeekersGuidance, please apply in confidence to [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter.