Outreach Coordinator (Santa Barbara)

CAIR LA•Anaheim, CA

3d•$28 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for its Santa Barbara location. This role is crucial in strengthening relationships between CAIR and the American Muslim community in Santa Barbara County. The coordinator will build partnerships, increase awareness of CAIR's programs and services, and connect individuals with resources. This is achieved through outreach events, educational programs, volunteer engagement, and collaboration with local mosques, Muslim Student Associations (MSAs), nonprofit organizations, and community leaders. The position is part-time, temporary for up to one year, and requires occasional evenings and weekends. A driver's license and ability to travel throughout Santa Barbara County are mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or at least two years of experience in a related field.
Experience in community outreach, nonprofit organizations, volunteer coordination, or community organizing.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism and public speaking experience.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Experience working with diverse communities and individuals from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, SharePoint, and common cloud-based applications.
Driver's license and the ability to travel throughout Santa Barbara County is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with and experience working within the American Muslim community.
Fluency/proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu.
Strong commitment to CAIR's mission and values.
Experience using social media platforms and digital communications tools.

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen community relationships by developing and implementing outreach strategies that increase CAIR's presence and accessibility throughout Santa Barbara County.
Establish and maintain relationships with local mosques, Islamic centers, Muslim Student Associations (MSAs), youth groups, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners.
Coordinate and represent CAIR at community events and programs by participating in outreach and educational activities, including Friday prayer outreach, Ramadan initiatives, Know Your Rights presentations, resource fairs, educational workshops, community meetings, conferences, and other community events.
Assist with planning and promoting community engagement initiatives, fundraising campaigns, Ramadan outreach, annual fundraising events, and other organizational programs.
Engage and support volunteers and community members by recruiting, coordinating, and building relationships with volunteers through outreach efforts, community events, and ongoing engagement activities.
Support outreach communications and organizational initiatives by creating and distributing educational and outreach materials, maintaining outreach resources, and collaborating with internal departments to promote CAIR's civil rights services, legal services, civic engagement initiatives, educational programming, advocacy campaigns, and community resources.
Maintain outreach records and provide operational support by tracking community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and event participation; attending meetings and trainings; and assisting with day-to-day office operations and other duties as assigned.