What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Development Specialist position at Muslim Foster Care Association?
Company Description
Muslim Foster Care Association, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of foster children and supporting foster parents. The organization provides critical resources, advocacy, and a supportive network to ensure that every child feels safe and cared for. Recognizing the urgent need for Muslim foster families and volunteers, the organization works to empower communities to meet this growing demand.
Role Description
The Muslim Foster Care Association (MFCA) is looking for a Project & Development Manager to lead the launch of our first-ever Support & Resource Center—a space dedicated to serving Muslim foster youth and families—and to help expand our reach across Michigan.
This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable youth.
This part-time hybrid role, based in southeast Michigan allows for flexibility with some work from home.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and launch of MFCA’s Resource Center in Southeast Michigan
- Identify and secure a primary space for the center
- Build partnerships with mosques and community organizations
- Secure satellite program spaces in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Jackson
- Manage timelines, logistics, and site setup
- Create systems to support programming across multiple locations
Who You Are
- A strong project manager who gets things done
- Relationship-builder who can engage community partners
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Passionate about community impact and serving vulnerable populations
- Experience in nonprofit work, space development, or partnerships is a plus
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be helping build infrastructure that expands access to culturally responsive support for Muslim foster youth across Michigan—laying the foundation for long-term impact.
Apply
Send your resume along with a short note about why you’re interested to mfca@muslimfostercare.org