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CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California

Communications Coordinator

CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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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 CAIR's work and services. This role focuses on day‑day content creation, publishing, and execution across platforms to support CAIR‑SFBA's communications strategy.

Title Communications Coordinator

Location Based in CAIR's 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 driver’s license required); authorization to work in the United States

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Communications Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Draft and publish website content and email newsletter copy highlighting CAIR‑SFBA's services, events, advocacy, and impact

Maintain CAIR‑SFBA's social media accounts through day‑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 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

Ensure content reflects CAIR's 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

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

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 CAIR's 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 and Benefits

$31−$34 per hour,ensurate 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.

Equal Opportunity CAIR‑CA is an equal‑opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

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