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Executive Director Job Opening at CAIR-MN

The Executive Director will be the focal point for communications, activities, and programs emanating from CAIR-MN's office. Specific duties include:

1. General Management:

Oversee office operations
Act as the primary contact person for the hiring of staff
Oversee all departments and supervise staff directors
Coordinate the maintenance and upkeep of the office facility

2. Fund Development:

Oversee the organization's fundraising plan and engage in fundraising activities

3. Board of Directors Relations:

Attend Board meetings
Assist Board Chair with preparation of agendas and materials for Board meetings
Serve a supportive role in ensuring that CAIR-MN by-laws are being adhered to and followed

4. Community Relations:

Act as the public face for CAIR-Minnesota
Interface and build relationships with community members, organizations, and interfaith leaders
Interact with Muslim community members on a regular basis
Keep close contact with other CAIR chapters and CAIR National

5. Media Relations:

Represent the organization in public forums and media events
Develop and disseminate news releases, newsletters, action alerts, press statements, and talking points
Develop relationships with, and interact with, media on an ongoing basis
Monitor media coverage

6. Civic and Government Relations:

Engage with local, state, federal government officials on an ongoing basis
Meet and collaborate with civil rights organizations on common causes
Oversee educational events and campaigns for community empowerment

7. Program Development:

Oversee existing programs, projects and campaigns; assist with trainings
Develop new programs and campaigns

8. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated leadership, management, time-management and multi-tasking abilities
Nonprofit fundraising experience, including knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a small team environment
A proactive disposition showing interpersonal skills; superior communication (both verbal and written); core computer skills
An understanding of civil rights issues relating to Islam and American Muslims.
Passion for the mission of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
A university degree preferred

This is a full-time position. Some travel may be required.

Submit resume and cover letter to:

CAIR-Minnesota

2021 E. Hennepin Ave. Suite 407

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Fax: 612-206-3361

Email: [email protected]

Exciting Times at CAIR-MN

CAIR-MN has come a long way. In 2007, we resolved 5 cases. Last year, our two civil rights attorneys handled 200 cases, including employment discrimination, school bullying and harassment, land use opposition, hate crimes and vandalism, racial and religious profiling, and extra-judicial exile.

Our work has not gone unnoticed. CAIR-MN was named a 2010 "Difference Maker" by the St. Cloud Times, received the 2011 Nonprofit Mission and Excellence Anti-Racism Award from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits, named the 2012 CAIR Chapter of the Year, selected for Minnesota Philanthropy Partners' 2013 "Nonprofits to Know," and featured in the Rochester Diversity Council "What Works." CAIR-MN received the 2013 Difference Makers Award from the American Bar Association's Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division for "making a difference through pro bono work." Each year, CAIR-MN appears over 115 times in local newsmedia.

I have seen firsthand how CAIR-MN's work directly helps people in our community facing difficult times. At a recent outreach event, a very excited and happy Muslim woman approached the CAIR-MN table. I remembered her case. She had requested a prayer accommodation from her employer and was denied, and then fired from her job when a supervisor caught her secretly praying in the bathroom. She told me that she was very pleased with the settlement CAIR-MN attorneys reached for her and described how the situation at her workplace had improved. Over 100 Muslim employees were now granted their legal right to pray in the workplace, in an on-site carpeted prayer room, with adequate break times. She told me, "We pray for all of you, we pray for CAIR. 100 of us, every day."

It made me realize that despite all the Islamophobic opposition, the FBI harassment, the lack of funding, the large caseload, the uphill battles, CAIR-MN is successful because people pray for its success. Please continue to keep CAIR-MN and its dedicated staff, interns, board, advisers and volunteers in your thoughts and prayers.

Our allies, partners, supporters, friends and donors make this important work possible. As I reflect on this amazing journey, I ask you to please continue to show your support. This is a crucial time for CAIR-MN and we have worked tirelessly for the past seven years to get to this point. If you made a donation in Ramadan, please double it. We need you now more than ever.

My amazing journey as CAIR-MN Executive Director is coming to an end, but I will always be part of the CAIR-MN family as a volunteer, supporter, adviser and donor. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by people who believe in me and have helped me learn, grow and succeed as a leader.

I am eager to see CAIR-MN reach new levels with fresh ideas, energy, and skills. This is an exciting time for CAIR-MN.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Minnesota (CAIR-MN) is the state's only Muslim civil rights and legal advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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