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, 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
Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager
The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will play a vital role in deepening ILAP’s visibility, strengthening its narrative, and supporting fundraising and advocacy through strategic communications and storytelling. Reporting to the Development Director and sitting on ILAP's Development team, the Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager is responsible for strategizing, developing and coordinating organization-wide communications to increase awareness of ILAP's work, support donor and public engagement, and amplify systemic advocacy efforts. The role carries responsibility for both organizational communications and donor communications and works closely with the Policy Director and in collaboration with ILAP's Leadership Team and other staff across the organization.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $74,263 - $89,116. 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.
TO APPLY: Please send your application (cover letter & resume) to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line "Communications Manager". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to those received before November 17, 2026.
Finance and Operations Director
The Finance and Operations Director provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight to ensure organizational sustainability, compliance, and efficient day-to-day operations. This role combines budget oversight, financial controls, reporting, operational systems, and facilities and vendor management. This position supervises the Information and Communication Systems Manager and provides oversight support to the Operations and Administrative Associate.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $89,116 - $99,725. 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.
TO APPLY: Please send your application (cover letter & resume) to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line "Finance and Operations Director". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 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).
Reduced Hours Fridays