Employment Opportunity

1) Manager, Islamic Centers & ICCF Divisions

            2) Business Development Officer, Allied Asset Advisors, Inc. (AAA)

Manager, Islamic Centers & ICCF Divisions 

The North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) is a waqf, the historical Islamic equivalent of an American trust or endowment, serving Muslims in the United States and their institutions since 1973. NAIT is a not-for-profit entity, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. NAIT supports and provides services to ISNA, MSA, their affiliates, and other Islamic centers and institutions.

 NAIT holds titles to mosques, Islamic centers, schools and other real estate to safeguard and pool the assets of the American Muslim community, develops financial vehicles and products that are compatible with both the Shari’ah and the American law, publishes and distributes credible Islamic literature, and facilitates and coordinates community projects.

 Islamic Centers Division: Islamic Centers Division (ICD) manages Waqf program services of NAIT to Islamic centers, mosques and schools. NAIT’s Waqf program for the properties of Islamic centers, mosques and schools is based on NAIT holding titles to these assets. NAIT holds titles of approximately 300 properties. NAIT safeguards these community assets, and ensures conformity to the Islamic purpose(s) for which their founders established them. NAIT does not administer these institutions or interfere in their daily management, but is available to support and advise them regarding their operation in conformity with the Shari’ah.

 Islamic Centers Cooperative Fund: Islamic Centers Cooperative Fund (ICCF) facilitates the financial viability of Islamic centers, mosques and schools by pooling of their financial resources (excess cash) in to its Islamic Centers Cooperative Fund (ICCF). NAIT also extends limited interest free loans from the ICCF to needy communities.

 
Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this job is to perform administrative/managerial functions associated with the ICD and ICCF services, increase public awareness and understanding of NAIT projects, programs, services and policies, promote Islamic centers’ participation in Waqf system and ICCF of NAIT and secure their financial support for NAIT services. Duties and responsibilities include representing NAIT with Islamic centers, masajid and schools; visiting communities in coordination with their activities and events; facilitating their compliance with Shariah and the American law; developing informational materials; and responding to their requests for information. Two examples of measuring performance will be the ICCF increase and the number of centers joining the Waqf system. These duties and responsibilities are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties will be required and assigned.

Qualifications:

The candidate shall have good interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills, steeped in Muslim religious obligations and practices, self-motivated to serve Muslims and Islam in the United States, able to communicate credibility and integrity of his/her person in mediation settings, meetings and over phone, skilled at building positive community relationships, able to write effectively and verbally articulate NAIT positions clearly, motivated to raise funds in interpersonal settings; well disciplined; able to work under the pressure of many priorities; proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and video-presentation software (Microsoft); and demonstrate a thorough understanding of American Muslim community and NAIT, its mission and its historical relationships with ISNA, MSA, other national Muslim organizations and masajid across the United States.

 The ideal candidate will be familiar with basic legal framework for real estate, and have reasonable financial skills. A Bachelors degree and a legal status in the United States (Citizen, Green Card or work visa holder) are mandatory. At least Five years of experience in a Muslim community organization with progressively diverse and critical responsibilities is required. This position requires periodic travel to centers on weekends.

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, NAIT. This position is at the NAIT head office in Burr Ridge, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, adjacent to Interstate 55.

 
Salary Range: Based on skills and experience, between $50,000 and $75,000.

 
To Apply:     

  E-mail to: mcheema@nait.net and baosman@yahoo.com. 

  Mail: Mujeeb Cheema, 745 McClintock Dr, Suite 314, Burr Ridge,               IL 60527. 

  No phone calls please. 

  Visit us at www.nait.net.

 
NAIT is an equal opportunity employer and offers health benefits for its full time regular employees.

Business Development Officer

Allied Asset Advisors, Inc. (AAA)

AAA is the Investment Advisor to the Iman Fund (Fund) and is a subsidiary of the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT). It is located in Burr Ridge, a Chicago suburb.

The Fund:

The Iman Fund (symbol: IMANX) is a no-load mutual fund established in June 2000 that invests in a portfolio of over 200 Shariah compliant companies in diverse business sectors. It meets the needs of Muslim investors, who not only want to have a financially rewarding investment, but a Shariah compatible one as well. The Fund does not invest in interest-paying securities. It is available directly from the Advisor and at Charles Schwab One Source, Ameritrade, and TD Waterhouse. It offers various IRA’s and employers-sponsored accounts, as well as shareholders services including telephone purchase and redemption, and check writing.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate shall be principally responsible for marketing the Fund, investors’ relations, coordinating with third-party service providers and maintaining the Fund’s web site. Marketing the Fund to the American Muslim communities will require field visits to Islamic centers and attending regional and national Islamic conferences.

Qualifications:

The candidate shall have good interpersonal and analytical skills, be well acquainted with Muslim religious obligations and practices, self-motivated, able to make presentations to prospective investors, well disciplined, able to work under pressure, proficient in word processing and spreadsheet; and demonstrate understanding of the American Muslim community.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the stock market, basic Islamic investment parameters, and have reasonable financial skills. A Bachelors degree and a legal status in the United States (citizen, permanent resident or work visa holder) are required. Some experience in financial organizations is desirable.

Salary Range: Based on skills and experience, between $36,000 and $50,000.

To Apply:        E-mail to: bosman@investaaa.com with a copy to 

                        mcheema@nait.net

Mail: President, Allied Asset Advisors, 745 McClintock Dr, Suite 314, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

No phone calls please.

Visit us at www.investaaa.com or www.nait.net.

NAIT is an equal opportunity employer and offers health benefits for its full time regular employees.