Associate Strategic Campaign Director

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Job Title: Associate Strategic Campaign Director

Department: Research & Advocacy

Reports to: Research & Advocacy Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote/National travel required (approx. one trip monthly)

Compensation: The salary for this role is $95,000 annually. A new hire can expect to be offered $95,000 as a new hire in the role. The compensation for this role is set and not subject to negotiation.

Where we Operate: This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and currently reside in the following: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Associate Strategic Campaign Director to lead high-impact public campaigns that mobilize communities, shift narratives, and drive measurable changes. This role is responsible for translating strategic insights from our research and advocacy teams into actionable, public-facing initiatives. The person hired will launch national campaigns, coordinate narrative and rapid response actions, and mobilize cross-sector allies to challenge systemic injustice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute advocacy campaigns aligned with CAIR’s strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with CAIR Programs staff and external partners to:
  • Develop campaign strategy, messaging, timing, and activation plans.
• Oversee project execution.
  • Manage content production (press releases, toolkits, social assets).
  • Coordinate rapid-response campaigns during high-risk narrative spikes.
• Track and report on impact using clearly defined success metrics.
• Convene internal and external stakeholders during both campaign development and launch phases.
• Integrate research findings and narrative strategy into campaign planning.
• Provide ongoing strategic feedback to the Research and Advocacy Department (RAD).
• Continuously improve toolkits, templates, and best practices to support chapters and allies in replicating successful campaigns.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Communications, Public Policy, Social Justice, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience designing and leading strategic advocacy, public education, or policy campaigns.
• Strong understanding of Islamophobia, anti-Muslim bigotry, and racial justice issues in the U.S.
• Demonstrated success in launching and evaluating campaigns with measurable public or institutional impact.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in message development and content creation
• Strong project management ability:
• Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-team coordination.
• Ability to work with third-party vendors and external collaborators.
• Confidence operating in high-stakes, fast-moving advocacy environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and people skills
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as campaign cycles require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAIR’s mission, values, and national advocacy strategy
• Experience working with grassroots coalitions, faith communities, or civil rights/legal organizations.
• Ability to design and measure campaign impact using qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms, CRM systems, and digital campaign tools
• Bonus: Experience deploying AI tools or social listening platforms for narrative disruption or counter speech

Why CAIR?

• Be part of a nationally visible movement at the forefront of civil rights advocacy.
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team committed to justice and equity.
• Lead campaigns that shape national conversation and protect marginalized communities.
• Receive competitive salary and benefits aligned with CAIR’s manager-level roles.

Compensation Package:

• Health Insurance is available through CAREFIRST.
• The employee cost share for health benefits is up to 20%.
• Dental and vision benefits are covered by the employer at 100%.
• 401K retirement benefits with an employer match up to 4%.
• We offer thirteen paid holidays.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave are offered.
• Ancillary coverage is available: Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
• Optional FSA (flexible spending account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) must meet certain requirements.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is available.
• A professional development stipend is available.
• Tuition reimbursement (must meet certain requirements)
• If you currently have student loans, you can certify your employment annually for PSLF.