CAIR HQ JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Governmental Affairs will be based in
Washington and will work with local CAIR offices and coalition partners to
bring CAIR’s civil rights concerns to the attention of policymakers at the
federal, state and local levels. In addition to meeting regularly with
government officials, the Director will represent CAIR before coalition
partners. The Director will present the organization’s research and
recommendations in a variety of fora, write opinion pieces for
publication, policy briefs, action alerts and speak on behalf of CAIR to
the press and general public. The Director’s responsibilities also will
include monitoring policy developments related to the concerns of the
American Muslim community.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be a creative, self-motivated,
strategic thinker with advocacy experience and familiarity with civil
rights issues in America. Direct experience in government or in
nongovernmental organizations working to influence government policy is
highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communications
skills in English, proven initiative and follow-through, the ability to
work quickly and well under pressure, and a commitment to civil rights and
international human rights. An advanced degree in law or the social
sciences is desirable.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Negotiable, depending on experience. CAIR offers an
excellent package of benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental and
life insurance.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY by sending a resume, references, unedited writing
sample, and cover letter (no calls, please) to: [email protected]