Senior Communications Manager for Immigrant Rights

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (of Maine)

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) in Portland, Maine, seeks a Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager to deepen visibility, storytelling, and fundraising through strategic communications. The role reports to the Development Director and sits on ILAP's Development team.

It collaborates across policy, leadership, and legal staff to ensure accurate immigration content and broad audience reach.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s and advanced degree in a communications field.
5+ years in nonprofit communications, with copyediting, storytelling, and social media experience.
Exceptional writing and editing skills in English.
Experience with email marketing, website management, and design software.
Commitment to immigrant rights and equity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage annual communications plan to raise visibility.
Maintain ILAP voice and branding across external communications.
Collaborate with Policy Director and Legal staff on legal content review.
Lead editorial calendar and coordinate with teams for timely touchpoints.
Create digital content for social media and emails; track engagement metrics.
Update ILAP’s website and oversee print materials like newsletters and reports.
Draft advocacy communications, including action alerts and toolkits.
Support press activities and distribute content with Policy Director’s guidance.
Produce client outreach materials and partner with staff on flyers.