CAIR Houston is accepting applications for a Communications Coordinator position. For information about applying, please email Executive Director Mustafaa Carroll.
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Full-Time Equivalent (or Part-Time) regular salaried position
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring all communications adheres to CAIR-TX’s core mission and values;
• Effectively describing and promoting CAIR-TX’s work and campaigns;
• Facilitating proactive, positive coverage on Islam and the Muslim community;
• Building and maintaining best practices processes and databases for the communications department;
• Conducting media trainings for team members and the community;
• Being available to media calls and inquiries at all times;
• Conducting and appropriately fielding media interviews;
• Acting as liaison between news-media and fellow team members for organizing interviews;
• Writing and coordinating letters to the editor and regularly meeting with editorial boards and other media outlets;
• Archiving all media materials;
• Draft and edit external communications including press releases, e-mails, e-newsletters and action alerts;
• Managing graphic design, photography, layout, video editing and other multimedia needs
• Researching and implementing the use of new technologies to enhance CAIR-TX’s communications (as needed)
• Managing the cairtexas.com website by regularly updating, creating, and soliciting original content
• Facilitating the research and development of media monitoring reports;
• Serving as a resource for news media and community members;
• Implementing a social media strategy (including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and other designated media portals
• Leading, training and managing communications interns/externs
• Establishing CAIR-TX, Houston as a media portal for the Greater Houston Muslim community;
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate should have the following:
• Excellent oral communications skills; strong organizational and time management skills required;
• 1-3 years communications experience;
• Interpersonal and professional communications skills required;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related fields or equivalent experience;
• Passion for the mission of the Council on American-Islamic Relations;
• Excellent writing and editing skills required; and
• Knowledge of basic I.T. functionalities and the ability to type 40 w.p.m. preferred.
• Superior analytical skills and creativity
• Strong initiative, ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to learn and develop technological skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency necessary and willingness to learn required
• HTML, CSS, or content-management proficiency a plus. Willingness to learn required
• Basic photography, filmmaking, and video editing proficiency a plus. Willingness to learn required
This position reports to Executive Director. People of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to apply.
