October 29, 2020

Reports to: Outreach Director

Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt

Location: Office located in Sacramento, CA.  This position is remote and based in Merced.  It requires travel throughout the Merced and San Joaquin regions with periodic visits to the CAIR Fresno office.

Pay Range: $20 – $25/hr.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Represent the organization in coalition meetings and work collaboratively on joint efforts and campaigns with community organizations and coalition partners
  • Speak publicly on behalf of the organization at rallies, town halls, media, and mosque events
  • Galvanize support of public officials, faith leaders, grassroots leaders, allies, donors, and new and diverse communities for organizing campaigns
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience in base building, volunteer recruitment, leadership, and strategy development
  • Experience in community organizing
  • Passion for CAIR’s mission and values
  • Strong interpersonal, facilitation, organizing, and communication skills
  • Ballot initiative or electoral campaign experience highly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed individual, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple ongoing initiatives
  • Familiarity, knowledge, and experience working with the American Muslim community
  • Work experience with a nonprofit organization or in a related field
  • Willingness and flexibility to change job requirements as the team grows
  • Valid automobile driver’s license and working vehicle required; this positionwill involve extensive travel. Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule including nights and weekends.

Time Commitment:

  • Full-time with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation:

  • Compensation commensurate with skills and experience