Employment
ILAP is committed to having a respectful, collaborative, and equitable work environment, with equal opportunity for all employees. We hire candidates based on qualifications and comply with all federal and state equal employment laws.
We encourage applications from individuals with lived immigrant experience, as well as those from other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building an organization that is reflective of the communities that we serve and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental, and physical abilities.
Our Interview & hiring Process
Qualified candidates offered to take part in the hiring process will begin with an initial interview with 3-4 ILAP staff members. Finalists will be invited to a second-round interview with the initial interview team and 2-3 additional staff members.
ILAP will then check references before extending a written offer of employment to the selected candidate, which will detail salary, benefits, and other important information.
We are committed to notifying applicants who are not selected in a timely manner throughout the process.
Current Opportunities
Donor Engagement Manager
ILAP is seeking a Donor Engagement Manager. This role is a dedicated member of our fundraising team who plays a central role in sustaining and deepening ILAP’s relationships with individual donors and business partners.
Reporting to the Development Director, the Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for the stewardship, engagement, and cultivation of donors in ILAP’s individual giving program — from entry-level supporters to mid-level donors — as well as the growth and management of ILAP’s business giving program, the Resilience Circle. This role owns the day-to-day relationship work that moves donors forward, deepens their commitment to ILAP’s mission, and creates a meaningful experience of belonging within the India Street Society and its giving circles.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $70,040 - $78,280. Placement on our salary scale is based on multiple factors, including job classification and years of relevant experience. Employees may also receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages, supervision responsibilities, and membership on ILAP's Equity Committee.
Read the full job description and apply here. Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Senior Managing Attorney, Detention Project
ILAP is seeking a Senior Managing Attorney, Detention Project. This role is responsible for programmatic, strategic, and operational leadership for ILAP’s Detention Project. The Senior Managing Attorney, Detention Project, supervises Detention Project staff and fellows and leads a growing area of work focused on expanding access to immigration legal services for Maine residents detained by U.S. immigration officials and residents of other states being detained in Maine.
The role serves as ILAP’s lead attorney for habeas corpus litigation, responsible for litigating habeas petitions directly and as co-counsel. The role also manages ILAP’s work with external attorneys handling low bono and pro bono habeas petitions for clients referred by ILAP.
Additionally, the Senior Managing Attorney, Detention Project, serves as a key connector across ILAP’s legal work, ensuring that detention-related services are aligned and integrated with the organization’s broader immigration practice. In a project that is still evolving, the Senior Detention Attorney will play a central role in defining priorities, strengthening coordination, and building sustainable systems that support both clients and staff.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $78,500 - $89,000. Placement on our salary scale is based on multiple factors, including job classification and years of relevant experience. Employees may also receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages, supervision responsibilities, and membership on ILAP's Equity Committee.
Send cover letter and resume by e-mail to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line “Senior Managing Attorney.” Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
employee Benefits
Employees may receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages, supervision responsibilities, and membership on ILAP's Equity Committee.
ILAP offers a generous full-time employee benefits package. Current benefits include:
Fully paid individual health and dental insurance coverage and significant coverage for dependents' health insurance;
Vacation (20 days), holidays (13.5), sick days (12), and personal days (4);
Paid parental leave and a paid family and medical leave policy;
Paid sabbatical after each 5 years of employment;
Employer retirement contributions;
Health savings plan;
Employer paid premium for long term disability and life insurance;
Individual and staff-wide professional development opportunities; and
Alternative Work Arrangement (eligible after 90-day onboarding).