Communications Manager

Title: Communications Manager

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Type: Full-time, Exempt

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Location: Office located in Sacramento, CA

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The Communications Manager will create and implement a comprehensive media and public relations strategy that capitalizes on CAIR-SVCC's expertise and enhances CAIR's image within key constituencies.

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Duties & Responsibilities

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• Develop and implement an integrated, organization wide strategic media and public relations plan that will allow CAIR-SVCC to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted audiences, including the media, public officials and key influencers
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• Serve as lead point person on media interactions (editors, reporters, producers and other media professionals) and actively cultivate and manage media relationships
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• Manage CAIR-SVCC's social media vision and strategy
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• Oversee strategic initiatives to target and engage activists, allies, and Muslim community members across all digital channels
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• Draft and edit all external communications including press statements/releases, fact sheets, e-mails, e-newsletters and action alerts
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• Pitch and secure stories to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance including CAIR-SVCC's programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects
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• Review, edit, and proofread CAIR-CA publications including the annual report and other various reports
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• Serves as situation management and crisis communication leader and updates organizational crisis management plan as necessary
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• Manage and speak at various press conferences and events; prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material
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• Manage and maintain CAIR-SVCC website with updated content
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• Represent CAIR-SVCC through public speaking and community engagements
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• Supervise Communications team including Social Media Manager in day-to-day tasks and projects
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• Conduct media trainings for staff and community members
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred -- in the field of Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
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• 3-5 years of work experience in a communications/public relations role
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• Experience working with media as an on-the-record spokesperson
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• Ability to delegate and supervise department staff
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• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
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• Foundational understanding of design and visual elements and how to create simple yet effective graphics is necessary
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• Experience managing and writing copy for social media is necessary
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• Familiarity in communicating with the Muslim community is a plus
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• Experience with Canva, Adobe photoshop/In-Design/Illustrator, or other graphic design programs is a plus
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• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
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• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical level
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• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
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• Experience working with the American Muslim Community
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OTHER:

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• Evenings, weekends may be required.
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BENEFITS:

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• Fully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents
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• Paid time off for incoming staff includes: 12 Paid vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 sick days
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• IRA matching program
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• Professional development budget
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

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Please note that all new employees go through a background check and a 90-day introductory period.

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CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer