Head of Communications - Remote

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.

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