Associate Strategic Campaign Director

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Strategic Campaign Director to lead high-impact public campaigns that mobilize communities, shift narratives, and drive measurable changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute advocacy campaigns aligned with CAIR's strategic priorities.
• Cook with CAIR Programs staff and external partners to:
  • Develop campaign strategy, messaging, timing, and activation plans.
  • Oversee project execution.
  • Manage content production (press releases, toolkits, social assets).
  • Cook with rapid-response campaigns during high-risk narrative spikes.
• Track and report on impact using clearly defined success metrics.
• Convene internal and external stakeholders during both campaign development and launch phases.
• Integrate research findings and narrative strategy into campaign planning.
• Provide ongoing strategic feedback to the Research and Advocacy Department (RAD).
• Continuously improve toolkits, templates, and best practices to support chapters and allies in replicating successful campaigns.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Public Policy, Social Justice, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience designing and leading strategic advocacy, public education, or policy campaigns.
• A strong understanding of Islamophobia, anti-Muslim bigotry, and racial justice issues in the U.S.
• Demonstrated success in launching and evaluating campaigns with measurable public or institutional impact.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in message development and content creation
• Strong project management ability: Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-team coordination.
• Ability to work with third-party vendors and external collaborators.
• Confidence operating in high-stakes, fast-moving advocacy environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and people skills
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as campaign cycles require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAIR's mission, values, and national advocacy strategy
• Experience working with grassroots coalitions, faith communities, or civil rights/legal organizations.
• Ability to design and measure campaign impact using qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms, CRM systems, and digital campaign tools
• Bonus: Experience deploying AI tools or social listening platforms for narrative disruption or counter speech

Why CAIR?

• Be part of a nationally visible movement at the forefront of civil rights advocacy.
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team committed to justice and equity.
• Lead campaigns that shape national conversation and protect marginalized communities.
• Receive competitive salary and benefits aligned with CAIR's manager-level roles.

Compensation Package

• Health Insurance is available through CAREFIRST.
• The employee cost share for health benefits is up to 20%.
• Dental and vision benefits are covered by the employer at 100%.
• 401K retirement benefits with an employer match up to 4%.
• We offer thirteen paid holidays.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave are offered.
• Ancillary coverage is available: Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
• Optional FSA (flexible spending account) HSA (Health Savings Account) must meet certain requirements.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is available.
• A professional development stipend is available.
• Tuition reimbursement (must meet certain requirements)
• If you currently have student loans, you can certify your employment annually for PSLF.

Application

Please submit a cover letter with résumé, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references combined in one single pdf, word doc/docx to jobs@cair.com. Please reference 'Associate Strategic Campaign Director' in the subject line.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No Recruiters Please!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAIR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.