Employment Opportunities

Position Title: REAS Administrative Assistant

Supervisory Relationship: VP Of Property & Risk Management

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

The Administrative Assistant works directly the VP of Property Management to manage internal and external, correspondence, Parcel delivery, assist in meeting set up and oversight. The Admin oversee special projects assigned by department lead. The Admin will work with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization. The Admin will handle phone calls, document client entries and interactions into Yardi and Salesforce, and facilitate cross functional departmental interactions.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet, interact, and build the initial client relationship and confidence in TRP with every prospective client, visitors, staff in a professional calm demeanor.
• Be able to communicate in English written and verbally in a clear and polite tone.
• Be able to operate office equipment.
• Be able to sit, stand, walk, lift as required for position.
• Keep updated records and detailed documentation of client interactions, concerns, and complaints in, Yardi, and Salesforce.
• Organizes and maintains internal and external mail or parcels.
• Provides support by maintaining clear communication between internal and external organizations, personnel, and senior leadership.
• Uses good judgment to discern what issues may be urgent for immediate transfer to supervisor's attention.
• Assists in preparing timely, professional written correspondence.
• Assists and support Facilities team with work order creation, follow-up and close-out.
• Assists and supports PM team with administrative tasks
• Assists and supports AM team with administrative tasks
• Assist in projects pertaining to meetings as needed to relay information.
• Assist in implementation of staff events and outings.
• Works on special projects which include multiple facets of operational or departmental needs.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality relating to information coming into or out of the office.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Serves as a translator when clients request this at their interview appointment.
• Supports VP of Property Management with employee engagement initiatives.
• Supports department with administrative tasked during staff turn-over
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Measures

• Timely, accurate completion of assigned projects and asks.
• Timely, accurate maintenance of time management.
• Effective and supportive relationships visitors, staff, and other external partners.
• Active participation in required staff programs, and meetings.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Work experience within Property Management, Customer service, Front desk Preferably.
• Ability to communicate instructions to clients; questions and inquiries must be sufficiently addressed to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and duties.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in a timely, professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Detail oriented and well-organized.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish Required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a team, problem solve and be persistent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Salesforce {or similar CRM systems}, smart devices, and the internet.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as requested.
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly: $21 - $23

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

How To Apply

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Position Title: Information Technology Operations Coordinator

Supervisory Relationship: Information Technology

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

The Information Technology Operations Coordinator has a role in supporting the IT team in delivering consistent, high-quality service, reporting directly to the VP of Information Technology while working closely with the IT Manager to roll out audits, new systems and projects. This position involves coordinating various IT activities, internal department operational processes, and providing support to the IT team and end-users. This role requires it to be highly organized, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure and operations. This role requires proactive planning, effective execution, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate setup, installation, and movement of IT equipment for office builds, moves, and upgrades
• Maintain accurate records for shared service accounts, passwords, and access credentials to users.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to track deliveries, schedule repairs, and follow up on installations
• Support staff onboarding and offboarding by managing hardware assignments and tracking software installs
• Monitor and help maintain company access control and surveillance systems
• Track progress, identify potential roadblocks, and facilitate communication to keep projects on track and strategically relevant.
• Responsible for compiling and analyzing operational data to generate reports for the IT team highlighting KPIs, identify trends and provide insights informing resource allocation and risk management
• Assist with inventory audits, license tracking, and equipment purchasing coordination
• Keep company-facing platforms like the intranet and internal wiki updated
• Help coordinate logistics for tech and cybersecurity training as well as tracking staff completion
• Contribute to the development of user training materials related to IT operations.
• Generate regular reports on IT operational metrics, system performance, and incident trends.
• Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation for IT operational procedures, workflows, and configurations.
• Ensure IT operations adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support strategic initiatives conducting research, gather data and coordinates logistics in some Tech projects
• Identify opportunities for ensuring operational efficiencies in alignment with strategy and process improvement within IT operations and contribute to the implementation of more efficient workflows.
• Provide operational support for IT projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and communication.
• Assist in the tracking of project timelines and deliverables from an operational perspective.
• Other duties as the job requires

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in an IT support or operations role.
• Experience with IT monitoring tools and ticketing systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Foundation certification, or any other project management methodology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in Share Point and Salesforce environment
• Experience in project coordination or support.

Position Classification & Salary

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

How To Apply

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Position Title: Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Marketing and Communications

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

Join our dynamic team as the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications! We’re on the lookout for an innovative and experienced communications professional who will partner with the Director to bring TRP's marketing and communication strategies to life. If you thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where every day is an adventure, this role is perfect for you.

As a key player in our mission, you will be instrumental in crafting and integrating captivating bilingual (Spanish) written and visual content that resonates with both our internal teams and the wider community. Your creativity will shine as you lead the development of program-specific content while expertly managing exciting projects that keep our audiences engaged.

In this position, you will also enhance the inner workings of our Marketing and Communications (MarCom) department by supporting our editorial calendar, email marketing initiatives, and content management processes. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you will work closely with our Director of Communications, Creative Director, Communications Manager, and Web Master, while also partnering with our Institutional Advancement (IA) team under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall Support: The Associate Director is essential in supporting the writing, development, and execution of marketing and communications strategies. This role focuses on crafting compelling narratives that enhance TRP’s brand position and reputation while driving engagement with various program initiatives and projects.

Content Development and Management

• Lead the development of program-specific content for various channels, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Manage the editorial calendar and content scheduling.
• Oversee the dissemination of mass email communications using MailChimp and lists management.
• Maintain and organize TRP’s story bank repository of staff, client, and community testimonials.
• Maintain the TRP website.

Media Relations Support

• Assist in cultivating relationships with media outlets and reporters.
• Support the management of press inquiries and expert interviews.
• Contribute to drafting press releases and pitches.
• Maintain an updated press contact list and the TRP press kit.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with the Creative Director to support using branded templates and maintain TRP’s video and photo assets.
• Work with the Communications Manager on social media content, metrics, and reporting.
• The role works cross-functionally/departmentally based on organizational priorities- supporting all facets of TRP’s work; housing, immigration, community health, community engagement, policy, fundraising, monitor and evaluation, and others.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement (IA) team on communications plans for TRP keystone events but limited to the 35^th Anniversary community celebration, gala, and campaign, annual breast cancer walk-a-thon, annual HOPE celebration, annual community Street Mass, and others.

Internal Communications

• Develop and disseminate the monthly newsletter.
• Support internal events, colleagues news and wins through written communications.
• Ensure the application of TRP’s Editorial Style Guide across all content and manage a system of review.
• Maintain the intranet with updated TRP and its programs collateral.

Reporting and Analysis

• Analyze and report on metrics of media campaigns, performance and reach.
• Maintain the list of media mentions and reporting metrics of performance and reach.

Other Duties: Director of MarCom may assign other duties to meet goals.

Performance Measures

• Content Quality and Consistency: Maintain high-quality, brand-compliant written content in English and Spanish across all communications materials. AP style writing and copy editing preferred.
• Project Management Efficiency: Manage projects and deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion.
• Collaboration Effectiveness: Demonstrate strong collaboration with direct and internal teams, external stakeholders; TRP residents, TRP Board of Directors, community members, and city, state, and community partners.
• Communication Effectiveness: Track and report on communication metrics to demonstrate impact.
• Process Improvement: contribute to the improvement of communication workflows.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Master’s degree preferred).
• 6+ years of professional experience in marketing and communications and/or media.
• Required - Fluency in Spanish (Bilingual and Biliterate).
• Expert writing/copy editing.
• Proven success in public relations, multimedia storytelling, and project planning.
• Strong understanding of marketing and communication fundamentals.
• Creative mindset with the ability to support innovative communication strategies.
• Strong project management, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and able to adapt quickly in critical situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 360, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, and social media platforms.
• Understanding of e-newsletter distribution platforms.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Chicago based.
• Ability to work with a hybrid schedule, 2 days in-office and 3 days remote (in Chicago.)
• Ability to drive and travel occasionally within city and suburbs.

Position Classification & Salary

Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

How To Apply

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Position Title: Paralegal, Centralized Legal Services

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Centralized Legal Services

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

Department Description

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation. The Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic offers direct legal services while engaging clients in advocacy and education and provides resources for the community to prepare for changes in immigration policy.

General Job Description

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic seeks a passionate and collaborative paralegal to join the New Immigrants team. The paralegal will work with New Immigrants team members and IJ partnerships team members at pro se workshops as well as on cases kept by the team for full scope representation.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

DirectServices,CaseManagement,andData Collection Responsibilities:

• Work with managing attorney, program managers, and partner organizations to assist applicants on-site at largescale workshops, including, but not limited to:
  • Application Preparation
  • RFE intakes and responses
  • Workshop set up and maintenance
• Provide professional and courteous service to clients and potential clients including answering and returning phone calls, case preparation, and case follow-up.
• Work with attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives to prepare forms for various case types, mailings to USCIS, and filings to immigration court or the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Timely and accurate completion of immigration applications
• Timely response/communication with clients
• Accurate tracking of data in our case management system
• Support for workshop team leads

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal strongly preferred
• Ability to assist attorneys with new client intake with limited supervision
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Director of Government Relations

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Program Officer

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

The Director of Government Relations is a leadership role that will work closely with the Chief Program Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement a government engagement strategy. In partnership with senior leadership, the Director identifies key stakeholders, develops outreach and advocacy strategy and leads team in executing. The Director develops a strong working relationship with stakeholders at all levels of government, including elected officials and key public agencies’ staff, and other policy organizations, contractors, coalitions and the TRP community to forge partnerships in alignment with TRP’s vision to create healthier communities. The Director monitors policy relevant to TRP’s portfolio and advises the organization on solutions and strategy.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• In partnership with organizational leadership and TRP issue area experts, develops TRP policy and budget advocacy agenda.
• Develops and maintains contact and strong relationships with elected and appointed officials, leaders, and staff leads in public agencies.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with partner organizations at local, state and national levels.
• Leads in creating and executing regular and frequent engagement opportunities with key stakeholders including:
  • Identifying when to invite to TRP events and actions- leads on outreach and conducting follow-up to key stakeholders
  • Representing the organization at relevant legislative spaces with most frequent being Illinois state capital and City Hall
  • Identifying and attending key meetings and events
• Participates in coalitions with other organizations to pursue program and policy changes affecting TRP’s mission.
• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing pending legislation, public policy trends, emerging issues, opportunities for budget advocacy, and regulation that has a potential impact on TRP in partnership with organizational subject matter experts.
• Provides leadership for agency-wide issues related to public policy; attend meetings on behalf of organizational leadership when appropriate.
• Represents the agency at the local, state, and national levels when appropriate.
• Participates in projects, ensuring ongoing implementation, planning and outcomes advancing the strategic priorities of the organization.
• In coordination with the Director of Compliance & Public Grants Administration, provides oversight and compliance to lobbying rules and regulations.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies and performs other job-related duties as requested.
• Other projects and one-time tasks, assigned by the CPO.

Performance Measures:

• Achievement of overall annual policy goals as reflected in TRP’s current strategic plan
• Development and advocacy of elected and appointed government and community leadership contacts to increase their knowledge of TRP.
• Handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions regarding policy and advocacy issues.
• Demonstrates initiative and work as a team player.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards in management, governance, and policy development.
• Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, media, government contacts, partner agencies, and community leaders.
• Effective coordination within the departments and pillars to achieve organizational goals

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent lived experience preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in upper level government roles, public policy experience, and/or organizations.
• Working knowledge of all levels of government.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong knowledge of the key stakeholders and policy; knowledge of affordable housing, immigration, or health programs a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to process and protect confidential information in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to frequently travel to Springfield, IL, occasionally to Washington DC and throughout the state and country as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
• Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Accounting Manager – Property Accounting

Supervisory Relationship: Controller

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting provides oversight of all TRP’s accounting transactions primarily for the multi-family rental property and real estate development activity, and secondarily for other TRP departmental operations and government funding programs.  The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is directly responsible for the timely execution of all accounting transactions and preparation of necessary financial reports, materials for the annual audit processes, and accounting policies and procedures for multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting. The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is responsible for working with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes all TRP’s monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow projections. Ensures timely distribution of monthly financial statements for TRP leadership by the 15th of every month
• Oversees the monthly close procedure utilizing the accounting calendar and associated program deadlines.
• Documents and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance and reconciliation of accrual schedules for all accounts.
• Facilitates and leads monthly budget variance discussions with department staff as directed.
• Leads the accounting team with the preparation of the annual audits for Limited Partnership audits.
• Prepares any required reporting packages tailored to the needs of each investor, lender, or other interested parties, and assure that information is timely and relevant.
• Responsible for the integrity of the financials presented monthly, which includes data analysis and scrubbing if necessary.
• Attends and participates in required organizational programs, committee, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Consistent completion of financial statements by the 15th of each month.
• No findings on limited partnership audits and completion of audits timely.
• Clear communication with program managers concerning their financial position.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant experience required.
• Experience in multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting required.
• Experience with MIP or fund accounting software, Yardi or property management software strongly preferred.
• Ability to improve business processes and maintain high standards and work quality.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and others, as necessary.
• Ability to work with teams and engage others.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as extended hours are required during audit time.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Training & Program Specialist

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Program Manager, Community Education

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

The Training & Program Specialist’s primary responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate trainings and events across Illinois geared towards the immigrant community, community navigators, and community navigator coordinators/managers. The Training & Program Specialist will conduct trainings, develop community education materials in collaboration with the Digital Outreach Coordinator and Lead Trainer, and participate in engaging elected officials and partners for budget advocacy.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Training and event coordination:
  • Schedule and coordinate training sessions, webinars, events, and workshops across Illinois, ensuring timely communication with participants, trainers, and other stakeholders like elected officials.
  • Lead program (ILA2J, ILSP, LPF) event logistics across the state, including securing space, executing contracts, ensuring materials are printed and available, ensuring all required supplies are available, and coordinate food and refreshments.
  • Track and monitor participation, attendance, and training completion rates in appropriate database.
  • Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to improve training effectiveness.
  • Provide logistical support for training events, including managing materials and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Serve as liaison for training requests received by TRP and community-based organizations.

• Conduct Trainings:
  • Serve as trainer for public-facing in-person and online trainings in English and Spanish.
  • Provide Trian the Trainers to partner organizations and community navigators.
  • Support with trainings for TRP staff as needed.

• Technical Assistance:
  • In coordination with Lead Trainer, provide training and technical assistance for participating community navigator organizations in the form of in-person trainings and convenings, webinars, conference calls, materials, and other means as appropriate.

• Material development:
  • In coordination with Lead Trainer and Digital Outreach Coordinator, draft, proofread, and format training materials (i.e. presentations), training and technical assistance guides, one pagers, flyers, and evaluation forms. Develop other visual aids or materials to convey information in accessible ways.
  • Ensure materials are translated timely and in various priority languages for the network.
  • Ensure materials are distributed via appropriate channels (i.e. partner portal, public-facing website).

• Evaluate Training Effectiveness:
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training sessions by collecting feedback from participants.
  • Analyze this feedback to improve both content and delivery methods, ensuring continuous improvement in training quality.

• Manage Multiple Projects:
  • Handle multiple trainings and events at once, ensuring smooth delivery across various teams.

• Collaborate with Teams:
  • Work in partnership with organizational capacity building, leadership & advocacy teams, legal clinic, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the training content is responsive, accessible, and accurate.
  • Maintain communication with stakeholders throughout the training process.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership and advocacy team to ensure events and trainings are used as on-going budget advocacy and elected officials are included.
  • Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations through coalition building and program development.

• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication;
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Essential Qualifications and Skills:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required;
  • Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situation and with a high volume of public and professional inquiries while exhibiting sound judgment and using discretion;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with residents, local leaders, and all nonprofits to strengthen and advance multiple aspects of legal services programs;
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, speak in public, and work effectively as a member of a team;
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and organization skills with the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals;
  • Demonstrated skills in facilitation, relationship building, and collaborative planning;
  • Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and to effectively interpret general policy, criteria, and procedures for specific situations as it relates to immigration legal services and/or removal defense;
  • Technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and proficiency with data systems and government grant reporting, particularly Salesforce; and
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

• Special Working Conditions and Demands:
  • On-site work schedule: As needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Facilities Service Technician

Supervisory Relationship: Facilities Manager

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technicians located at our Pilsen, Little Village and Melrose Park properties. The Service Technician will assist in day-to-day maintenance operations and complete general maintenance work orders, service requests, and execute vacant apartment “Turns” or “Make-Readies” as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, and Make Ready Manager so as to maintain the exterior and interior of TRP’s commercial and residential buildings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Perform general repair and maintenance such as, but not limited to the following:
  • Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements.
  • Basic plumbing repairs such as shower, toilet, faucet, vanity, drains, and sink fixture
  • Basic carpentry repairs such as doors, door jambs, locks, cabinets, countertops, window sash, windowsills, and window screen repairs or replacements.
  • Participates in vacant unit turn-over process which is our “Make-Ready” program to help ensure that vacant apartments are quickly assessed, assigned, and made ready for new prospect/resident move in.
  • Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent, Facilities Manager and/or Facilities Supervisor.
  • Maintains assigned buildings neat and organized by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces.
  • Removes garbage from all trash cans and waste Garbage cans, dumpsters, chute-rooms, and surrounding areas must be kept up and free of trash and debris.
  • Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly Rate $22 – 26

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

How To Apply

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Position Title: Paralegal, Removal – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth in 2025.

General Job Description

TRP seeks a passionate and collaborative paralegal to work on removal cases, both detained and non-detained, in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The paralegal will support the managing attorney and at least one other staff attorney or fully accredited DOJ representative on removal cases. Support will include but not be limited to: assistance managing the docket, preparing forms, motions, and evidence, filing, and working with clients and families to gather information, evidence and supporting documentation.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Services, Removal Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and courteous service to clients and potential clients including answering and returning phone calls, case preparation, and case follow-up
• Work with managing attorney and staff attorney/DOJ to prepare forms for detained and non-detained docket clients including filings for EOIR or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
• Schedule calls with detained clients at Boone, Clay, Dodge, or any other facility where TRP clients are detained
• Assist with supporting documents collection, including but not limited to: from police departments, sheriff's departments, family members, and treatment facilities
• Work with attorneys/DOJs and support services coordinator to develop release plans, recommend families for support services assistance, or connect families to bond fund assistance when appropriate
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, handling primarily removal/deportation defense cases
• Experience working with both detained and non-detained clients
• Experience working with detained clients strongly preferred
• Ability to assist attorneys with management of court docket with limited supervision
• Familiarity with filing requirements for EOIR, BIA, and USCIS
• Familiarity with filing FOIAS – USCIS, DOJ, DOS, CBP, OBIM, FBI, EOIR
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required. 

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000, Salary commensurate with experience.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

How To Apply

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.