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-to-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

Content & Digital Communications

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-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 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

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 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 & Benefits

$31-$34 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.
100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
401(k) plan with an employer match
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.

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