Job Title: Marketing & Media Coordinator

Job Title: CAIR-MA Marketing & Media Coordinator Job Description:

Department: General 

Reports To: Executive Director –

Office: The office is remote but employees are in the community as much as 3x per week or as needed. 

Summary:

The Marketing & Media Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive media relations strategies that promote CAIR-MA. 

Responsibilities:

Engaging the vast network of the Massachusetts Muslim community and its allies, along with the network of national chapters,  CAIR headquarters and the CAIR-MA  team, the candidate will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that support CAIR-MA’s mission and goals

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets

• Pitch stories and secure positive media coverage for CAIR-MA

• Respond to media inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Develop and distribute press releases, statements, brochures and other marketing & media materials

• Manage organization’s website

• Monitor media coverage of CAIR-MA and Islam

• Represent CAIR-MA at media events and conferences

• Provide media training to CAIR-MA staff and volunteers

• Organize periodic outreach events to promote the services of the organization and collect donations as needed

• Conduct periodic informational presentations at universities, religious/cultural centers, civic groups, etc. as needed.

• Create and execute the Ramadan fundraising campaign promotional efforts

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding and appreciation of the Muslim community, a history of working with Muslims and an understanding of basic cultural and religious practices. 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as marketing, journalism, communications, public relations 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations or a related field

• Proven track record of success in securing positive media coverage

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Good reporting, technical and statistical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong understanding of current trends in media and communications

• Must have a working motor vehicle and be able to travel throughout the state 

Preferred qualifications: bilingual (written and spoken) in Arabic and English. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@ma.cair.com