Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Content Strategist

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 growing team as the Content Strategist! We're seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to shape and execute our content strategy, with a particular focus on compelling impact stories. This role will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and optimizing bilingual content that effectively communicates TRP's mission, impact, and value to our diverse audiences. The Content Strategist will be a key player in ensuring our storytelling is cohesive, impactful, and aligned with overall organizational goals and brand messaging.

You’ll push the boundaries of impact in the community and explore new creative paths. This position will enhance the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) department as collaboration is at the heart of this role; you'll work closely with the Director of MarCom, Associate Director of MarCom, 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 Content Strategist sets the direction for creative vision for impactful content that enhances and protects TRP’s mission, vision, and reputation. This role focuses on the development and management of long and short form editorial content and web content, including video.

Content Strategy & Management:

• Collaborate with the full IA team and TRP programs to develop and refine TRP's comprehensive content strategy, aligning with organizational objectives, fundraising goals, and audience needs.
• Work with the Associate Director of MarCom and Communications Manager to manage the editorial calendar and content scheduling.
• Create and maintain TRP’s story bank repository of staff, client, and community testimonials.
• Conduct audience research, analyze reporting metrics, and perform content audits to identify opportunities, gaps, and best practices.
• Map content to key audience segments and placement, ensuring relevant and timely delivery of information.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual content across all platforms.
• Develop content pillars, themes, and messaging frameworks that resonate with TRP's brand voice and mission.
• Develop content for multiple platforms, including newsletters, website, blog posts, social media, and videos.
• Establish and maintain an archive and digital asset management system for all content assets.
• Collaborate with MarCom team to complete the TRP Style Guide.

Impact Storytelling and Content Creation:

• Lead the identification, research, and development of compelling impact stories across various formats (e.g., written articles, case studies, testimonials, blog posts, web copy, social media narratives, and video scripts).
• Interview program participants, staff, donors, clients, and C-Suite to gather authentic and powerful narratives.
• Write, edit, and proofread bilingual (English and Spanish) engaging content that meets brand standards, style guidelines, and program requirements.
• Work with internal teams (e.g., program staff, fundraising, leadership) to source information and ensure factual accuracy and ethical storytelling.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with the Creative Director to ensure consistent use of branded templates.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager on social media content and event scheduling.
• Collaborate and support the Associate Director on content and scheduling.
• Work cross-functionally/departmentally based on organizational priorities, supporting all facets of TRP’s work including housing, immigration, community health, community engagement, policy, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and others.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement (IA) team on communications plans for TRP keystone events, including but not limited to the 35^th Anniversary gala, campaign events, annual breast cancer walk-a-thon, annual HOPE celebration, and annual community Street Masses, and others.
• Be available to capture stories and content (e.g., photos, videos, testimonials) at TRP events, both internal and external.
• Other Duties: Director of MarCom may assign other duties to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Performance Measures

• Content Quality and Consistency: Create a brand standard in English and Spanish across all communications materials. AP style writing and copy editing preferred.
• Project Management Efficiency: Effectively manage projects and deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
• Collaboration Effectiveness: Demonstrate strong collaboration with direct and internal teams, as well as external stakeholders including TRP residents, Board of Directors, community members, and city, state, and community partners.
• Communication Effectiveness: Track and report on communication metrics to demonstrate impact.
• Process Improvement: Actively contribute to the improvement of communication workflows and strategies.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Preferred degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or Digital Marketing).
• 5+ years of professional experience in marketing and communications and/or media.
• Required - Fluency in Spanish (Bilingual and Biliterate).
• Expert writing, copy editing, and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proven success in public relations, multimedia storytelling, and project planning.
• Strong understanding of marketing and communication fundamentals.
• Experience with interviewing subjects and translating their stories into impactful content.
• Strong project management, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adapt quickly in critical situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, and various social media platforms.
• Familiarity with graphic design principles and video production.

Special Working Conditions and Requirements

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 and Salary

$75k - $80k

Full Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

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: Facilities Service Technician: Melrose Park

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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technician located at our Melrose Park property. The Facilities 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 Facilities Department’s Director, Manager, and/or Supervisor 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 issues.
• 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 Director, 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.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
• Treats all tenants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project.
• Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents.
• Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Director.
• Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.
• Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.
• Maintains personal hand held tools necessary for work order completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field.
• Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekend, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call.
• Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and out of state.
• Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50, climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions and exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $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.

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: Deportation Defense Organizer

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Organizing and Leadership, Immigrant Justice

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

The Deportation Defense Organizer leads TRP’s community protection and defense work. In coordination with the IJ team and partner organizations, the Deportation Defense Organizer designs and implements TRP’s rapid response work, organizes participatory deportation defense campaigns, and participates in all immigrant justice campaigns.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as first point of contact for immigration enforcement actions threatening families and communities, including deportation or ICE raid alerts and determines course of action following alert.
• Works in partnership with other organizations to build deportation defense rapid response infrastructure to protect families and communities.
• Convenes community and organizational partners.
• Attends and represents TRP at interagency and community meetings and roundtables.
• Builds relationships with local schools, churches, and neighborhood institutions to support deportation defense work.
• Develops and leads participatory deportation defense campaigns including for individual deportation
• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to deportation defense.
• Must keep current of changes in immigration law and procedures.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders and TRP partner institutions to promote and further TRP’s organizational mission.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Successful development and implementation of rapid response strategy.
• Successful development and implementation of deportation defense campaigns and actions including rapid response, ICE check-ins, court hearings, press conferences and other public events.
• Number of community and inter-organizational convenings.
• Attendance and active participation at partner meetings.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in working with immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to community organizing.

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.

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: $60,000-$70,000 (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: Senior Manager, Subgrantee Management

Supervisory Relationship: Director, Capacity Building

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 Senior Manager, Subgrantee Management oversees a portion of TRP’s grant programs that provide funding to immigrant justice organizations. The Senior Manager will oversee multiple grant programs, taking responsibility for program monitoring, grant compliance, and subgrantee success. The Senior Manager will provide oversight and technical assistance to the Grant Officers who each have an assigned subgrantee portfolio.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, Train, and Mentor Staff:
  • Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of staff to implement effective and responsive programming.
  • Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct team members are defined and understood.
  • Intentionally check-in with staff on any development opportunities & performance feedback.
• Subgrantee Management 
  • Serve as the main point of contact between the organization, awarding agencies, and partners.
  • Oversee development of RFP and NOFO processes, including finalizing and circulating grant guidelines, application questions, technical assistance sessions, and other activities related to successful implementation of RFP & NOFO processes.
  • Monitor and maintain systems for subgrantees, including grant management software, programmatic reporting, and financial vouchering systems.
  • Play lead role in reviewing Salesforce database, ensuring that all reporting is correct and completed by respective deadline, and there are regular quality assurance checks.
  • Ensure partner organizations and team understand their role in data collection & reporting and have appropriate tools, information, and resources to deliver.
• Training & Technical Assistance: Provide on-going training and technical assistance to subgrantee partners as it relates to grant compliance and reporting, including drafting, proofreading, formatting, and circulating training presentations and written reporting guides.
• RFP & NOFO processes: Develop RFPs and/or NOFOs for subgrantee partners to apply for new or renewed funding. Draft and review grant guidelines, application questions and submission, technical assistance session, and other activities related to successful implementation of RFP & NOFO processes.
• Subgrantee Contracting: In collaboration with other teams, review required workplans, budgets, and other documents submitted by subgrantees to ensure compliance with grant programs and to make funding decisions. Communicate with subgrantees on missing documents or requirements needed to execute contracts. Ensure subgrantee contracts are sent and executed within the required timeframe of each grant, shared with subgrantees, and stored for audit purposes.
• Government Reporting: Prepare monthly and quarterly government reports on provided templates and narrative reports detailing project progress, milestones, and financial expenditures as per grant requirements.
• Data & Evaluation: Ensure subgrantee data is accurate and reporting systems are maintained & reviewed frequently for any errors. Provide on-going program evaluation and progress reports on individual subgrantee goal progress & overall program deliverables.
• Site Visits: Provide oversight and support to Grant Officers in conducting annual site visits for each subgrantee and grant program. Develop site visit questionnaire, submission process, review goal progress and required documents. Review drafted site visit reports for each organization and program; initiate performance improvement plans as applicable. Support in collection of information and documents for TRP’s government audits.
• Record-Keeping and Organization: Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all grant-related documentation, including application documents, communications, compliance records, and reporting requirements.
• Copy Editing and Proofreading: Review all grant proposals and reports for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards. Ensure high-quality, error-free documentation.
• Grant Submission: Support in preparing and submitting proposals to funders and other stakeholders. Includes pulling relevant data, preparing supplemental documents, and reviewing proposals for accuracy.
• 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 Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to immigration legal services and grant management required;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• Experience with supervision of staff, volunteers, or interns required;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated leadership in immigrant justice organizations;
• Knowledge of government grant processes and requirements;
• 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;
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and proficiency with data systems and government grant reporting;
• 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; 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.

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: $75,000 - $85,000

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: Staff Attorney, Rapid Response or Senior Staff Attorney, Rapid Response– Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, 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, collaborative, and innovative attorney to join our Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (IJLC) and provide rapid response support to changes in immigration policy and priorities that impact our community members. The Senior or Staff attorney will collaborate with the Director of the IJLC as well as across TRP’s Immigrant Justice department to respond to immediate needs of TRP clients and community members, particularly in response to ICE actions leading to increased detention or other detrimental effects upon the community.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to ICE actions and other rapid response community needs, including quickly arriving on site to observe, learn, take notes, and provide community guidance during ICE or other government agency interactions with the community.
• Work with IJ Legal director and IJ organizing team to develop TRP responses to ICE or government agency actions against the community.
• Work with IJ team and communications team to respond to media inquiries with accurate and concise information.
• Coordinate pro bono and other volunteer response as needed, including recruiting, training, and supervising pro bono attorneys to support with pro se and/or full scope representation.
• Represent TRP at city and statewide meetings as instructed.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• Lead in material and system development to quickly respond to urgent actions, including intakes, triaging, volunteer recruitment, community-facing materials, and trainings.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of all actions which may include: client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and outcomes, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication.
• Actively participate in internal meetings as well as meetings with partners, as needed.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree required.  Familiarity with removal defense and experience handling removal cases strongly preferred. 1-2 years of immigration experience required.  Senior Staff Attorney position will be considered for candidates with 4 or more years’ experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Ability to quickly arrive on-site to respond to enforcement actions across Chicago.
• 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: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE – Staff Attorney or $80,000 - $90,000 – Senior Staff Attorney

Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.

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: Chicago

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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technician located at our Little Village, Pilsen and Back of Yards properties. The Facilities 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 Facilities Department’s Director, Manager, and/or Supervisor 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 issues.
• 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 Director, 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.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
• Treats all tenants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project.
• Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents.
• Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Director.
• Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.
• Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.
• Maintains personal hand held tools necessary for work order completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field.
• Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekend, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call.
• Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and out of state.
• Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50, climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions and exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $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.

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: 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: 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.