Communications Director / Manager

CAIR-Georgia (Council on American-Islamic Relations, Georgia Chapter); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care reimbursement

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

CAIR-Georgia, the Georgia chapter of America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is seeking a Communications Director or Manager to lead external communications from Atlanta, GA. The role oversees a Communications Coordinator and collaborates with the Executive Director.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with two title tracks: Director (3+ years in management) or Manager (2+ years in related experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field or 2+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience managing social media, digital content, or organizational communications (3+ years for Director).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with capacity to manage multiple content streams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 12-month editorial calendar with themes, milestones, and goals.
• Manage presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X; publish 5+ posts weekly.
• Draft, edit, and publish press releases and media kits; coordinate media outreach.
• Create and distribute monthly MailChimp newsletters; support fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MailChimp

Canva

Google Analytics

Adobe Creative Cloud

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.