Director of Strategic Communications

Job Details Immediate Job OpeningAbout Dar-us-Salaam : Dar-us-Salaam is a multi-faceted 501-c(3) nonprofit Islamic organization located in College Park, Maryland. Operating on the basis of the Qur’an and Sunnah, Dar-us-Salaam focuses on developing a community which puts Islam into practice across every area of life, particularly in education and social service. Starting in 1995 with its foundational education project Al-Huda School, a preK-12 full-time Islamic School with over 600 students, Dar-us-Salaam has grown into a visionary, forward-thinking community with over 30 departments and projects spanning social services, spiritual and mental wellness counseling, youth work, research and publishing, business ventures, and much more. With a budget close to $8 million annually and over 100 full and part-time staff, Dar-us-Salaam is one of the most active Islamic communities on the east coast USA.Summary : Dar-us-Salaam’s Strategic Communications Department is much more than a “marketing” department. Rather than simply making flashy graphics and catchy headlines, the Strategic Communications Department’s goal is to connect the hearts and minds of Muslims to the Dar-us-Salaam vision using digital, print, and in-person channels. The Director of Strategic Communications is a “creative-type” by nature and understands the power of language – written, spoken, graphical, and implied.Responsibilities : The Director of Strategic Communications will oversee and manage the following : Case development - why should donors continue supporting Dar-us-Salaam or its projects? What impact has Dar-us-Salaam had on the lives of beneficiaries?Developing and executing a content calendar for Dar-us-Salaam across all marketing and publicity channels.Developing printed, video, and online marketing material for all of Dar-us-Salaam’s projects and initiatives.Managing Dar-us-Salaam’s digital presence including websites and social media.Collecting impact stories from Dar-us-Salaam and the general community and organizing them for efficient retrieval and reuse.Engaging with the community to learn about impacts and understand what is important to donors and community members.Collecting, producing, and organizing Dar-us-Salaam’s media assets including photos, videos, and animations.Coordinating with all departments and projects to align inspiration strategies across the organization.Training staff, students, and volunteers as needed.Developing regular print and online newsletters and email updates to the community.Developing presentations and proposals for special audiences as needed.Assisting and supporting the marketing and fundraising initiatives of Dar-us-Salaam and its affiliated projects.Minimum Requirements : Preference will be given to US citizens with management experience who hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized university. Legal residents are welcomed to apply.For immediate consideration, email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to minhaj@darussalaam.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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