Employment Opportunities

MCNJ Imam Job Description

The Muslim Community of New Jersey centered in the heart of Woodbridge Township, serves the residents of Middlesex County and has over 300 families in a very diversified community.  Over 500 Muslims attend our weekly Jumma Salah.

In addition to conducting five times daily prayer and Jumma salah, we organize a variety of activities for Muslims and non-Muslims in the neighborhood.  MCNJ also conducts a Sunday Islamic School and a weekday Quranic school.  Other activities include adult halaqas and youth programs for boys and girls.

Currently, MCNJ is looking for a full time Imam who will serve as the spiritual and religious leader of the community and also play a crucial role in the weekend Islamic school.

Qualifications

Islamic Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable accredited Islamic university; Masters a plus
• Knowledge of Islamic Fiqh, Shariah, Quran, Hadith, etc.
• Mastery of Tajweed rules and teaching of Quran
• Good understanding of other major religions and interfaith dialogue

Communication

• Excellent oratory skills with experience in khutba, lectures, public speaking, etc.
• Ability to raise funds a plus

Languages

• Fluent in English with a working knowledge of Arabic
• The ability to speak other languages a plus

Counseling

• Family/youth issues
• Couples/marriage issues
• Bereavement

Responsibilities

• Direct the religious activities of the masjid, including but not limited to leading a minimum of Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha salah on daily basis, Jumma khutba and salah, Eid salah, and Ramadan activities
• Establish regular Dars/education classes after Fajr salah and on Friday evenings for the youth
• Develop and implement dawah program for adult and youth
• Work closely with the Administration of the weekend school and the school committee in selecting, updating, and maintaining the Islamic curriculum.
• Provide matrimonial services – including nikah, divorce counseling and service
• Conduct funeral services as needed
• Respond to inquiries and debates about Islamic matters and issues with support from Quran and Sunnah
• Develop and implement education programs for new Muslims
• Ensure that the religious material of the Masjid is properly maintained and safely secured
• Abide by the constitution and by-laws of MCNJ
• Maintain office hours at the masjid for members of the community to consult and seek assistance
• Imam shall conduct himself in ways that foster unity and sense of inclusion and harmony among all members of local Muslim community and promote broad participation in community activities
• Participate in MCNJ Shura meeting as needed

Generous financial package commensurate with qualifications, experience and personal attributes

For more information, please contact Br. Nazam (GeneralSecretary@MCNJOnline.com)