Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Work Location: Requires some travel throughout the Sacramento Valley / Central California region.

Term: Full-time, Temporary 1 year contract, Non-Exempt, occasional evening and weekends required

Pay Range: $25-$32 commensurate with skills and experience

Reports to : Special Projects Manager

Requirements : Must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.

Generous Benefits : 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days , and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through June 2023.

About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal.  The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate and talented which is our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts.

About the Role: To address the growing and urgent needs of the new Afghan arrivals, CAIR-Sacramento Valley / Central CA is looking for a Program Coordinator to support efforts to serve as an institutional helper for new Afghan arrivals by facilitating comprehensive services. Engagement programs will help connect refugees with culturally responsive support from local organizations, know your rights programs as they transition into the workforce, need to travel, interact with law enforcement, and support their children in schools, and youth development and empowerment programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver programs, workshops, forums and educational sessions to increase engagement and knowledge of key issues across partner school districts and youth programs.
• Contribute to outreach and educational strategies to increase the project's impact.
• Support the work to educate and empower community members on their rights through community presentations and material distributions.
• Manage weekly outreach scheduling, including coordination with hosting mosques, assignments of staff, and collecting and reporting organizing data
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with community leaders, mosques, and CAIR supporters
• Work with Islamic centers, MSAs, and other faith communities and communities of color on a variety of social justice issues
• Engage and solicit volunteers
• Support the day-to-day operations of the various projects under the Afghan Refugee response effort and contribute to strategic planning.
• Interact with key institutions such as elected officials, law enforcement, universities, schools, and partner organizations in order to address and meet the strategic goals of this project.
• Travel for outreach including participating in community events and coalition meetings.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• A high degree of self-motivation and creativity.
• Minimum one year of experience working in community organizing and/or engagement.
• Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Comfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Sacramento Valley / Central California region.
• Conversational proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto (preferred but not required)

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 via the link below.

CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.