Marketing & Communications Director

Position Summary

The Director of Marketing & Communications (MARCOM) leads the organization’s brand, messaging, and audience engagement strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day execution. This senior role is responsible for developing and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies that advance the organization’s mission, advocacy priorities, and public visibility.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Director ensures the organization’s voice is clear, consistent, and impactful across all channels. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on work across digital communications, content development, campaigns, and media engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the organization’s integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with mission and organizational priorities
  • Steward the organization’s brand, voice, and messaging across all platforms and communications materials
    Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns across email, web, social media, and digital platforms to drive engagement and action
    Write, edit, and oversee key communications materials, including campaign messaging, digital content, and public-facing communications
  • Manage audience growth and engagement strategies across digital platforms and supporter channels
    Support advocacy, civic engagement, and fundraising initiatives through targeted marketing and communications campaigns
  • Oversee digital communications performance, using analytics and audience insights to inform strategy and optimization
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align communications with policy, advocacy, and program priorities
  • Build relationships with media outlets and partners to amplify organizational messaging when appropriate
  • Manage external vendors, consultants, and creative partners while maintaining hands-on involvement in key deliverables
  • Track communications performance: audience growth, engagement, earned media reach, campaign conversion and use insights to refine strategy
  • Lead and mentor organization’s staff or contractors as the team grows

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven marketing and communications
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategy while also executing campaigns and communications deliverables
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and message development skills
  • Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels
  • Familiarity with digital communications tools, analytics platforms, and CRM/email systems
  • Ability to operate effectively in lean or growing organizations with a hands-on approach
  • Background in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
  • Experience in civic engagement, advocacy, or movement organizations strongly preferred
  • Commitment to inclusivity and a strong understanding of issues impacting the Muslim American community

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following to careers@cairaction.org with the subject line:

“Communications Manager  – [Your Name]”

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAIR Action is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Join us in making a difference by empowering communities and advocating for justice and mutual understanding. We look forward to reviewing your application.