Residential Advisor Information

Why serve as an RA?
Residential advisors (RAs) will compose the MYNA mentoring team, one of the most critical components in shaping the MYNA Hira experience. By bringing your own strengths and skills to the table, MYNA relies on RAs to maintain an open, secure, and academic environment needed for educational and spiritual growth. RAs will be responsible to act as mentors for students to help them think out loud, provide advice, and guide them in the right direction to help each individual grow in their own way and as a community of young Muslim leaders. RAs are expected to be available for the duration of the program (July 7th - July 28, 2023) and must attend a mandatory on-site training (July 5 & 6th) before the start of Hira Intensive.

What are the responsibilities of an RA?

Act as a role model by embodying the Quran & Sunnah
Understand, interpret and enforce the MYNA’s policies, rules and regulations.
Ensure that all students are attending virtual classes and workshops and participate as an active member of the program
Maintain the overall health, safety, and moral guidance of students
Facilitate discussions and/ or workshops during the program
Use your individual strengths to help shape the everyday life at Hira Intensive in regards to recreation, downtime, bonding with the students, and flow of activities
Maintain a safe space and open environment conducive for student growth
Resolving any conflicts between students during online discussion and activity sessions

Qualifications:

Must be 21+ and demonstrate maturity and responsibility to supervise a group of 8 or more students. Prior experience working with high school youth preferred.
Demonstrates a strong understanding, knowledge base, and practice of Islam.
Foundation in one or more of the following areas preferred: Quranic tafsir, Tajwid, Fiqh, Aqeedah.
Demonstrates a strong dedication towards community engagement and activism, in Muslim/and or non- Muslim communities with a passion to connect Islamic ideals to their work.
Highly enthusiastic and able to maintain a positive attitude
Personable and able to connect well with others
Strong communication skills
Strong English proficiency (Verbal & Written)
Ability to work well in a team.
**Must be able to commit to being an RA for the duration of the program as well as attend an RA training two days prior**

The benefits of an RA include: