Communications Director / Manager

Job description

Position Overview CAIR-Georgia, the Georgia chapter of America's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is seeking a Communications Director or Manager to lead all external communications efforts for the chapter. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this full-time hybrid position is based in Atlanta, GA, and offers two title tracks: Communications Director (for candidates with 3+ years of management experience) or Communications Manager (for those with 2+ years of relevant experience). The successful candidate will oversee a full-time Communications Coordinator while managing the organization's public-facing messaging across all platforms.

Core Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Content Development

- Develop and maintain a 12-month editorial calendar with defined themes, key milestones, and measurable goals

- Ensure consistent, on-brand voice across all communication channels (social media, email, press, digital platforms)

- Translate organizational programs and initiatives into compelling, community-focused messaging

- At the Director level, set overall editorial strategy; at the Manager level, execute approved strategic direction

Social Media & Digital Management

- Manage presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)

- Publish a minimum of five posts weekly across platforms with audience engagement monitoring

- Monitor comments, direct messages, and community feedback; respond promptly

- Maintain organization website, Linktree, and campaign landing pages

- Produce and distribute weekly analytics reports tracking performance

Email Communications & Fundraising Support

- Create and distribute monthly MailChimp newsletters to growing subscriber base with target open rate of 35% or higher

- Collaborate with the Development team to support fundraising campaigns through email outreach and donor communications

Media Relations

- Maintain and regularly update media contact lists

- Monitor news coverage relevant to civil rights, Muslim community, and organizational focus areas

- Draft, edit, and publish press releases, media advisories, and media kit materials

- Coordinate media outreach for organizational announcements and campaigns

Campaigns & Event Communications

- Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans for major fundraising initiatives, legislative advocacy, and community campaigns

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Policy, Outreach, and Development teams

- Manage communications timelines and deliverables for events and major announcements

Design & Creative Assets

- Create graphics and digital design assets that align with organizational brand standards

- Maintain organized digital asset library for consistent brand application

- Coordinate with external photographers and videographers for event and promotional content

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, OR 2+ years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of degree

- 2+ years of experience managing social media, digital content, or organizational communications (3+ years required for Director level)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organizational abilities with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple content streams and projects simultaneously

- Proficiency with social media scheduling tools, MailChimp, Canva, and Google Analytics

- Demonstrated commitment to civil rights advocacy, religious freedom, and racial justice

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

- Previous experience working in nonprofit, educational, or Muslim community organizations

- Bilingual capability in Arabic, Urdu, or other community languages

- Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Comprehensive health care reimbursement plan

- Flexible hybrid and remote work arrangements

- Annual professional development support and training budget

Timeline: Position has been accepting applications on a rolling basis since April 2026.

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Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

Who can apply

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