Communications Coordinator

Organization: CAIR-NY

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time

Organization Overview

CAIR-NY is a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Our vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Our mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. For over two decades, CAIR-NY has expanded its services and strategic partnerships to defend the civil liberties of nearly one million Muslim New Yorkers.

Position Summary

Are you a storyteller with a heart for justice? CAIR-NY is looking for a Communications Coordinator to be the creative pulse of our chapter. In this role, you aren’t just posting on social media: you are helping us build a narrative of courage and resilience. You will work closely with our development, legal and outreach teams to turn our impactful work into inspiring stories, manage a fun and talented team of interns, and help execute our most exciting annual events.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Management:

• Reports: Act as “Editor-in-Chief” for publications, managing data collection from various departments and overseeing design through final publication.
• Event Execution: Lead the end-to-end communications strategy for major events (Gala, Ramadan, Muslim Advocacy Day).
• Digital Governance: Maintain and update the CAIR-NY website and Social Media Policy SOPs to ensure brand consistency and community safety.
• Team Management: Recruit, onboard, and fully manage an intern team (up to 8 individuals), delegating tasks across design, social media, and research.
• Mission Alignment: Ensure all public-facing content adheres to CAIR’s core values and legal standards, serving as a final “quality control” check before ED review.

Media Relations & Rapid Response

• PR & Journalism: Draft high-impact press releases and coordinate news conferences on tight deadlines, specifically focusing on campus repression, civil rights litigation, and hate crime response.
• Media Outreach: Proactively pitch stories to local, national and international outlets and manage a database of journalists and influencers for strategic coverage.
• National Alignment: Coordinate with CAIR-National on rapid-response PRs while maintaining NYC-specific chapter autonomy and branding.

Multimedia & Digital Growth

• Content Creation: Produce high-resolution multimedia content, including community alert graphics, and donor-centric email sequences.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor digital KPIs, providing monthly reports on social media growth, engagement trends, and website traffic to the board.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Political Science, International Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields. Masters Preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a non-profit or legal advocacy environment.
• Managerial Prowess: Proven ability to manage teams and complex project timelines.
• Technical Toolbelt: * Platforms: Squarespace, EveryAction (or similar CRM), Microsoft Teams, and Slack.
• Design: Expert-level Canva, Capcut, and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Social: Mastery of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn analytics.
• Writing: Exceptional ability to copy-edit and write for different audiences: from legal “calls to action” to empathetic fundraising appeals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 (dependent on experience).
• Professional Development: Access to mentors throughout the CAIR National network and leadership training.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid vacation, sick days, and healthcare.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to admin@ny.cair.com with the subject line “[First Last Name] – Communications Coordinator Application”:

Cover Letter: (1 page) detailing your experience managing complex projects or teams.

Resume.

Writing/Portfolio Sample: A brief sample of a PR or community update (max 5 pages) or a link to a digital portfolio.

References: Contact info for three professional references.