Position Overview

The Rabata Cultural Center is seeking a Ramadan Children’s Program Officer to plan & execute a children’s program for our evening Tarawih Nights during the month of Ramadan. This short-term contracted role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating engaging experiences for children.
The officer will be responsible for planning, organizing, and fully executing age-appropriate children’s programming during Tarawih prayers ensuring a safe, welcoming, and spiritually enriching environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate children’s activities during nightly Tarawih prayers.
• Ensure programming aligns with the spiritual atmosphere and values of Ramadan
• Maintain a consistent structure for each evening while allowing flexibility for attendance and age ranges

Child Safety & Experience

• Create a warm, inclusive, and respectful environment for all children
• Ensure children are supervised at all times and that RCC safety guidelines are followed
• Foster positive behavior, kindness, and respect in a group setting

Logistics & Communication

• Coordinate materials, supplies, and room setup for children’s activities
• Communicate clearly with RCC staff regarding schedules, needs, and any concerns
• Serve as a point of contact for parents during program hours

Evaluation & Reporting

• Observe and assess program effectiveness throughout Ramadan
• Provide a brief written summary and recommendations following Ramadan

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with a wide age range of children in an educational or community setting
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage groups of children in a calm, structured manner
• Comfortable coordinating volunteers and working collaboratively with staff
• Understanding of Ramadan and sensitivity to the spiritual environment of Tarawih
• Reliability, professionalism, and a warm, welcoming demeanor

Time Commitment

• Daily evenings during Ramadan during Tarawih prayers (approximately 2.5 hours per night)
• Planning before Ramadan and reporting afterword
  

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit Application Form here.

Location: In-Person (Rabata Cultural Center)
Position Type: Contracted Short-Term Role
Compensation: Project pays $3500

Please email careers@rabata.org with any questions. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.