Position: Communications Director / Manager – dependent on experience, Full-Time
Salary: $75,000–$90,000 commensurate with experience + health benefits
Areas of Focus: Communications, media relations, digital and social media, brand storytelling
Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Hybrid
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Communications Coordinator (full-time)
Start Date: Immediate
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
About CAIR-Georgia
CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to practice their religion, to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. The proof is reflected in the dramatic increase in civil rights cases. CAIR-Georgia strives to ensure that Muslims in Georgia enjoy the same protections that all Americans have.
The Opportunity
CAIR-Georgia is hiring one communications professional to lead our external presence, storytelling, and day-to-day content operations. Depending on experience, applicants will be assessed for the Communications Director role or the Communications Manager role. The communications lead will serve as the primary owner of CAIR-Georgia’s communications function across social media, email, press, and events.
The Communications Director sets strategy, owns external relationships, leads the editorial direction, and is accountable for organizational communications outcomes. The Communications Manager executes with excellence: running the channels, managing the calendar, and delivering content that is on-brand and on-time. Both roles report directly to the Executive Director and supervise a Communications Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Content
Own and maintain a 12-month editorial calendar with monthly themes, campaign milestones, and content goals. Ensure a consistent, on-brand voice across all CAIR-Georgia external communications: social, email, press, and digital. Supervise the Communications Coordinator: assign work, review output, and maintain content quality. Translate CAIR-Georgia’s programs, services, wins, and calls to action into community-facing messaging.
The Director will set editorial strategy and be accountable for organizational communications outcomes; the Manager will execute the approved calendar with speed and consistency.
Social Media & Digital Channels
Manage content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, minimum 5 posts per week across channels with no coverage gaps. Monitor engagement and respond to comments and DMs in accordance with CAIR-Georgia messaging guidelines. Maintain website content, Linktree, and active campaign landing pages for accuracy. Track and report on analytics weekly.
Email & Newsletters
Produce the monthly email newsletter in MailChimp on schedule, on brand, and targeted at a 35%+ open rate. Support Development team fundraising emails and donor-facing communications as needed. The Director approves all external sends; the Manager drafts and builds with oversight from Executive Director.
Media Relations
Maintain the CAIR-Georgia media contact list and Online News Features tracker. Draft and publish press releases and media advisories in accordance with CAIR guidelines.
Campaigns & Events
Execute communications for major campaigns in collaboration with other teams and departments: Seasonal fundraising, legislative session outreach, community events such as Muslim Advocacy Day, KYRs and MYTI, and CAIR-Georgia’s annual fundraiser. Collaborate with Legal, Policy, Outreach, and Development teams to ensure communications supports and uplifts their work. Lead communications planning and own timelines.
Design & Asset Management
Create and adapt graphics and digital assets following CAIR brand standards. Maintain an organized, accessible asset library. Coordinate with external vendors such as photographers as videographers as needed.
Team Participation
All CAIR-Georgia staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks. Participation in community outreach including mosque visits, Know Your Rights workshops, and occasional events outside regular business hours is expected.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field OR 2+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum 2 years of experience in social media management, digital content production, or communications; Director candidates should have 3+ years with demonstrated strategy ownership and staff management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Highly motivated, self-initiating and energetic
- Experience in public speaking
- Proven ability to manage multiple content streams and deadlines simultaneously without dropping coverage
- Strong writing skills across formats including press releases, social media, newsletters, and digital copy with a consistent organizational voice
- Proficiency in social scheduling platform, MailChimp or equivalent email tool, Canva and other graphic design tools, and Google Analytics
- Adobe Creative Cloud experience preferred
- Experience facilitating the research and development of content for publication including annual reports preferred
- Experience supervising or coordinating the work of others
- Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, religious freedom, and racial justice
- Deep respect for and connection to the Muslim community and CAIR-Georgia’s mission, personal connection preferred
- Experience working with non-profit organizations and Muslim community preferred
- Bilingual skills in Arabic, Urdu, or other community languages preferred
- Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive for events and outreach
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary $75,000–$90,000 depending on role and experience
- Healthcare reimbursement plan
- Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
- Annual professional development support
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via email to azkatmahmood@cair.com and include the following as PDF attachments:
- Cover letter addressing interest in CAIR-Georgia’s mission, relevant experience, and one specific communications campaign or initiative the applicant led or executed.
- Resume summarizing education, qualifications, and experience, including any relevant community-grounded advocacy or communications work
- Three professional references, including each reference’s name, title, organization, phone number, and email address
