Communications Coordinator

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring a Communications Coordinator who will help amplify Muslim voices and perspectives in different forms of media and raise visibility within the American Muslim community about CAIRs work and services. This role focuses on day-to-day content creation publishing and execution across platforms to support CAIR-SFBAs communications strategy.

Title: Communications Coordinator

Location: Based in CAIRs Santa Clara office CAIR-CA staff currently work a hybrid schedule with three days in-person and two days remote.

Schedule Type: Full-time (non-exempt). Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and drivers license required); authorization to work in the United States

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Communications Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Content & Digital Communications

• Draft and publish website content and email newsletter copy highlighting CAIR-SFBAs services events advocacy and impact
• Maintain CAIR-SFBAs social media accounts through day-to-day content creation scheduling and community engagement across Instagram Facebook X Threads TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn and YouTube
• Create simple but effective graphics and visual assets in Canva for social media email and web content using established templates and brand guidelines
• Assist in drafting and formatting press releases media advisories and statements and support distribution to media lists
• Support rapid-response communications by drafting and posting pre-approved messages updating web content and coordinating assets during breaking news or urgent advocacy moments

Support for Systems & Campaigns

• Support implementation of the communications calendar across email social web and press keeping Asana tasks and due dates up to date
• Coordinate content needs across departments (legal programs development policy) by gathering information drafting initial copy and routing materials for review
• Pull basic performance metrics (e.g. social engagement email opens/clicks web traffic) and compile them into simple reports

Brand & Quality

• Ensure content reflects CAIRs voice style message and branding; apply existing brand and style guidelines consistently across platforms
• Review edit and proofread communications materials for clarity grammar formatting and basic fact-checking

Collaboration & General Support

• Participate in the CAIR-CA Communications Committee as needed to share resources and coordinate statewide efforts
• Assist with photo video and social coverage at events including evenings and weekends as needed
• Assist with other external and internal communications duties as needed

Perform other duties as assigned dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as weekly outreach and other office tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in communications journalism marketing public relations digital media or a related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience managing and writing copy for social media accounts
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Foundational understanding of design / visual elements and how to create simple graphics in Canva
• Thorough knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram X Facebook TikTok YouTube and LinkedIn
• Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office MS Outlook and Adobe Acrobat with a willingness to learn additional tools (e.g. Asana Constant Contact or similar email platform WordPress)
• A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIRs mission

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Asana or another project management tool
• Experience using an email marketing platform (e.g. Constant Contact Mailchimp)
• Proficiency in Photoshop Illustrator or InDesign
• Proficiency in basic video editing tools
• Experience working in a mosque Muslim Student Association or other non-profit organizations

Compensation & Benefits:

• $31$34 per hour commensurate with skills and experience.
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• 3% employer-matched retirement plan.
• 12 vacation days 10 sick days and 12 holidays.

To Apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position (2) your resume (3) a brief writing sample and (4) the names and contact information of three references.

CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Required Experience:

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