Community Engagement Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with diverse segments of the Bay Area Muslim community, including imams, halaqa leaders, MSA leaders, activists, and community organizers
• Spend approximately 50% of work time engaging in community spaces where Muslims gather, such as mosques, Islamic centers, community events, and student spaces
• Serve as a liaison between CAIR-SFBA and community leaders to promote awareness and utilization of CAIR-SFBA programs, services, and campaigns through ongoing one-on-one and group engagement
• Represent CAIR-SFBA at partner and ally organization meetings, events, and activities as needed
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Community Canvassers, particularly for civic engagement and integrated voter engagement efforts
• Lead and support community-building efforts among volunteers, canvassers, and staff
• Maintain, replenish, and distribute outreach, marketing, and educational materials
• Coordinate with staff across departments to identify community needs and tailor outreach strategies accordingly
• Support ally organizations' events and actions as part of broader coalition-building and movement work

Qualifications

• Familiarity with and experience working within the American Muslim community
• A minimum of three years of non-profit, campaign, or community organizing experience, focused on building power in communities via multiple strategies, including at least one year of experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, organizing, education, or direct service in a nonprofit, faith-based, or advocacy setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity, compassion, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with diverse audiences in person, by phone, and on virtual platforms
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and digital communication and social media platforms
• Deep commitment to CAIR-SFBA's mission, values, and social justice work
• Flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving, mission-driven environment