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Senior Policy Coordinator
Location:
San Jose, CA
Description:
Senior Policy Coordinator CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring a Senior 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 bo th 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 . Schedule Type: Full-time (Non-exempt). Occasional evenings and weekends required. 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. Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and driver's license required) ; authorization to work in the United States; COVID-19 vaccine and booster Reporting relationships: Reports to the Executive Director Key Responsibilities Conduct legislative research and analysis, draft policy briefs and factsheets, and advocate for priority policies Utilize 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 Islamophobia P articipate in coalitions, draft letters, and assist in mobilizing the Muslim community around issues relevant to CAIR's policy agenda Assist 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 jurisdictions Expand current stakeholder table(s) of organizations and community leaders including, public officials, faith leaders, and businesses, to develop and coordinate communications, organizing, and advocacy activities Build and sustain strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, interfaith groups, and other allies working in diverse communities Foster and sustain meaningful relationships with federal, state, and local policymakers and elected officials regarding CAIR's priority issue areas Lead CAIR- SFBA 's coalition-building efforts and work collaboratively on joint efforts with coalition partners and allies Lead CAIR- SFBA 's election work including, voter registration/engagement , hosting candidate forums and town hall events, and developing voter guides Work collaboratively with grassroots allies and grass-tops leaders to hold public events (protests, vigils , etc.) to raise awareness about various issues Speak publicly on behalf of CAIR- SFBA at rallies, town halls, and press conferences Support with strategic external messaging on policy issues in collaboration with communications and other relevant departments Assist the development department with grant writing and reporting to increase sustainable funding for CAIR's policy work 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, and other office tasks. Required Qualifications At least four years of experience in public policy and government affairs , a nonprofit organization, trade association, state legislature of Congress, or a state or federal agency Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in focused public-policy and advocacy materials and experience with public speaking Strong understanding of the inner workings of state legislatures or Congress, committees, government departments and agencies Knowledge of the legislative processes, with an ability to apply that knowledge to coherent strategy development and implementation Proven ability to develop key relationships and identify and leverage collaborative opportunities with a range of stakeholders and diverse communities Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and objectives, lead projects, and work effectively with others to produce positive results A h igh degree of self-motivation and creativity Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint and Office365 A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission Preferred Qualifications Experience working with a political action committee and/or a grassroots campaign Experience working with Action Network, NewMode , Capitol Track, or other advocacy and legislative software Experience working in Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and/or South Asian communities Compensation Compensation in the range of $ 34-40 /hour, commensurate with experience 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents 3% pension matching contribution 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation days To Apply Please 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 will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to applications received by March 31 , 2023. CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Cair San Francisco Bay Area
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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