Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supporting or managing chapter/component relations or volunteer engagement, within an association environment.
• Strong understanding of association best practices for working with volunteer leaders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships with volunteer leaders and internal staff.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate logistics for calls, meetings, and resource updates.
• Attention to detail and follow-through in a fast-paced, remote, or hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint); familiarity with tools such as Zoom, Teams, and project management systems, such as SmartSheet, to track deadlines, manage workflows, and coordinate across teams.

Preferred:

• Experience managing a network of 30+ volunteer-led chapters or affiliates.
• Familiarity with financial policies and reporting requirements for nonprofit operations, ideally with volunteer-run components.
• Experience developing leadership onboarding, training materials, or toolkits.
• Comfort facilitating meetings, moderating peer discussions, or presenting to groups of volunteers.

Occasional travel is required related to job responsibilities. Participation in the AILA annual conference and quarterly in-person board meetings is a job requirement. This travel could involve both domestic and international destinations, with overnight stays and weekend events included.  

Compensation and Benefits The salary range provided reflects a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on AILA's commitment to equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of experience, certifications or professional licenses, job-related skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Our compensation structure is based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. Typically, individuals are hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, considering the unique facts and circumstances of each applicant.

Additionally, full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in AILA's comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 3 months of employment, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities, and employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits.

Application Process

To ensure a complete application, all candidates must submit the required materials, including a resume and cover letter, through our application portal. As part of our interview process, candidates may be asked to participate in virtual interviews, which will require on-camera presence.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible interview experience. If you require accommodations due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs, such as an alternative format or assistance during the interview, please let us know in advance, and we will make every effort to support your needs.

Eligibility to Work In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we are required to hire only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. Applicants selected for employment will need to provide documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. AILA participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association ("AILA") is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.