Community Relations Manager (Valley) - CAIR LA

Work Location: Anaheim, CA

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $67,000 - $80,000 annual commensurate with skills and experience

Reports to: Director of Development

Requirements: Must have access to reliable transportation

Generous Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized temporarily.

About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal.  The Council on American-Islamic Relations of California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, talented, and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join these efforts.

About the Role: The Community Organizing Manager is primarily responsible for a wide variety of duties including community organizing around social justice, fundraising, outreach and branding CAIR-LA in the Valley/LA. Our Community Relations Manager will serve as lead staff representing CAIR-LA in the Valley/LA. The Manager will work to build out a network of organizations and leaders to take action on local issues of community concern, while growing awareness and funding for the organization. Serving as an ambassador of CAIR-LA's programs and services to the broader community within the LA County/Valley Region & becoming the face of CAIR-LA to Masajid/donors in this area. The Community Relations Manager would have the support and full backing of a fully operating Development Team including a Director who is in charge of the strategy and planning, as well as an entire policy/programs team that would be supporting and working with the manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Solicit Fundraising campaigns within masajid year-round
• · Host/Lead events in local areas to increase the visibility and branding of CAIR-LA in the Valley
• · Work with local Imams/Leaders to partner up on CAIR-LA initiatives and programs
• · Community Organizing: Build networks for organizers and leaders to take action on local issues
• · Launch MCAN and grow the program within the LA/Valley region
• · Lead on Issue Campaigns and work closely with public affairs to build a ongoing political strategy around immigration, economical & social justice concerns
• · Organize and Lead Campaigns (i.e: Dhul Hijjah, Ramadan, Year-End, Elections Cycle, MCAN, MYLP, MGN)
• · Launch a Major Donor Program, year-round fundraising, and recruit and manage volunteers
• · Deliver and book khutbah in the Valley to help promote the work of CAIR-LA through the powerful medium of weekly-Jumah
• · Serve as an ambassador and liaison for CAIR-LA
• · Establish and engage team of volunteers who can represent CAIR-LA
• · Tabling at masajid/events across the region to brand/promote the work of CAIR-LA
• · Open/Manage a satellite office in the Valley to show the community that CAIR-LA is invested in working in/for the people of LA/Valley
• · Create a strong relationship with masajid and leverage the network for fundraising/events/growth
• · Other tasks as assigned by the Development Director and Senior Policy Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• · Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/policy/advocacy or related field is preferred
• · Three years of community and/or policy organizing experience required
• · Two years of managing employees experience required
• · Public speaking experience required
• · A record of measurable results in community organizing and implementing initiatives
• · Experience in social justice-oriented and/or nonprofit organizations preferred
• · Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• · Must have strong initiative and demonstrate the ability to learn in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision
• · Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter, updated resume and three references

CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.