Policy Coordinator

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring a Policy Coordinator who will be responsible for advocating and promoting policy solutions for issues that impact Muslims and the broader American public.Responsibilities will include advocating for just and inclusive policies when interacting with both local and federal government agencies. The role requires excellent research and communications skills to understand policy trends and to interface with elected officials, community partners, and various stakeholders effectively.Location: Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office. CAIR staff currently work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and up to two days of remote work. Additional in-person attendance will often be required based on community and outreach needs.Schedule Type: Full-time. Non-exempt. Occasional evenings and weekends required.Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Executive Director.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster and sustain meaningful relationships with federal, state, and local policymakers and elected officials regarding CAIR's priority issue areasConduct legislative research and analysis, draft policy briefs and factsheets, and advocate for priority policiesUtilize community input on policy priorities by collaborating with CAIR-SFBA's civil rights, immigration, and community organizing teams to collect testimonials and data on incidents of IslamophobiaParticipate in coalitions, draft letters, and assist in mobilizing the Muslim community around issues relevant to CAIR's policy agendaAssist in creating and implementing equitable, anti-racist, and pro-immigrant policies through legislation and budgetary investments in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in other federal, and state jurisdictionsCo-lead CAIR-SFBA's election work including, voter registration/engagement, hosting candidate forums and town hall events, and developing voter guidesWork collaboratively with grassroots allies and grass-tops leaders to hold public events (protests, vigils, etc.) to raise awareness about various issuesSupport with strategic external messaging on policy issues in collaboration with communications and other relevant departmentsParticipate in and collaborate with the CAIR-CA Policy Committee, led by the CAIR-CA Legislative and Government Affairs DirectorAs with all CAIR staff, this role occasionally supports general office needs and organizational priorities.Required QualificationsExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in focused public-policy and advocacy materials and experience with public speakingTwo or more years of experience in advocacy, community organizing, politics, or a related fieldStrong understanding of the inner workings of state legislatures or Congress, committees, government departments and agenciesKnowledge of the legislative processes, with an ability to apply that knowledge to coherent strategy development and implementationProven ability to develop key relationships and identify and leverage collaborative opportunities with a range of stakeholders and diverse communitiesDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and objectives, lead projects, and work effectively with others to produce positive resultsA high degree of self-motivation and creativityBasic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, and Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint and Office365A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's missionPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent professional experienceExperience working with a political action committee and/or a grassroots campaignExperience working with Action Network, NewMode, Capitol Track, or other advocacy and legislative softwareExperience working in Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and/or South Asian communitiesCompensationCompensation in the range of $30.98-33.51/hour, commensurate with experienceFully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents401 (k) plan with an employer match12 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation daysTo ApplyPlease send (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, (3) a brief example of your writing, and (4) the names and contact information of three references. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.Salary: $30.98 - $33.51 per hourJob Posted by ApplicantPro