Senior Volunteer Component Relations Manager
ABOUT AILA
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Governance Department supports AILA's leadership and decision-making structures, including the Board, Chapters, Regions, and key committees, and leads efforts related to leadership cultivation and recognition, committee selection, and ensuring governance activities are inclusive, transparent, and values-aligned.
The Senior Volunteer & Component Relations Manager is a central coordinator and operational lead for AILA's volunteer leadership ecosystem. You'll own the full annual cycle of committee assignment, member recognition, and component engagement - working with elected leaders, senior staff, and internal partners to ensure consistency, transparency, and excellence across all governance touchpoints.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Volunteer Selection & Recognition (50%)
• Lead the annual committee assignment process — managing timelines, member and staff communications, and facilitating selection meetings with Officers
• Maintain and evolve AILA's volunteer talent database, ensuring accuracy of member interests, skills, experience, and demographics
• Serve as first responder for the Volunteers shared inbox, triaging and escalating inquiries from members and staff
• Lead member recognition initiatives at the Chapter, Regional, and National level — from awards nomination through final recognition
Volunteer Engagement (50%)
• Provide operational and administrative support to the College of Past Presidents and five Regional Coordination Committees, including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and follow-up
• Support AILA's regional structure by coordinating established processes, timelines, and communications directed by senior governance staff
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden for volunteer leaders and staff
• Monitor listservs to identify trends, surface emerging issues, and share opportunities to improve guidance and resources
• Strengthen component leader communities through staff-supported forums that encourage collaboration and adherence to AILA standards
• Maintain close coordination with internal departments to ensure components receive accurate, consistent tools and information