Programs Coordinator

Location

Santa Clara, CA | United States

Job description

Title: Programs Coordinator

Reporting Relationships: Report to the Programs Manager. Oversees the work of interns and volunteers.

Schedule Type: Full-Time (Non-exempt). 40 hours each week. Frequent evenings and weekends required for programming.

Location: Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office. CAIR staff are currently working a hybrid schedule, with three days in-person and two days remote. Requires some travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and driver's license required).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering CAIR-SFBA public education programs, interactive workshops, training sessions, and forums. Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Coordinating and delivering CAIR's flagship programs including Bystander Intervention Training , Muslim Day at the Capitol , Muslim Gamechangers Network , and the Muslim Youth Leadership Program.
• Recruiting, managing, and engaging interns and volunteers.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of the annual fundraising banquet under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Coordinating marketing and outreach efforts for CAIR-SFBA programming.
• Working with Islamic centers, MSAs, and other faith communities and communities of color on a variety of social justice programs.
• Representing CAIR-SFBA at relevant organizations' (college campuses, nonprofits, mosques, etc.) events, activities, and meetings.
• Ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of program execution, from initial planning stages to post-event analysis. This includes rigorous monitoring of program timelines, budget compliance, and quality of deliverables.

• Developing and implementing problem-solving strategies to address challenges in program coordination and execution. This requires proactive identification of potential issues and the ability to devise effective, creative solutions promptly.

Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects with limited time
• Excellent oral and written communication to interface with community leaders, volunteers, donors, and colleagues in a professional and effective manner
• Experience with and proficiency in public speaking before diverse audiences
• Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout Northern California for events and outreach in an on-demand capacity
• A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Adobe Acrobat, Asana, Canva, Constant Contact, and WordPress
• Experience working with the American Muslim community
• Experience working with non-profit organizations
• Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Dari, or Urdu

Compensation

• Compensation in the range of $27-34/hourly, commensurate with experience
• Fully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents
• 3% retirement matching contribution
• 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation days

To Apply

Please submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) the names and contact information of three references, using the link below.

CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary

$27 - $34 per hour