Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Real Estate Development Project Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Real Estate Development 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 Real Estate Development Project Manager will work closely with the Senior Real Estate Development Manager (SREDM) on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction, managing all phases of affordable housing development, including site selection, feasibility analysis, entitlement, design, and construction. The Real Estate Development Project Manager will be expose to all real estate development activities from the planning stage – predevelopment due diligences - through construction completion stage to finally the disposition of the asset either to TRP’s Property Management Division or the owner of the asset. Additionally, the Real Estate Development Project Manager is responsible for real estate research, completing real estate development reports and other duties assigned by the SREDM.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with SREDM to learn from and support him in all real estate development duties: selection of sites and defining financing strategies to creatively combine multiple financing sources that ensure long-term project feasibility while aligning with TRP’s mission.
• Work with SREDM to plan acquisition strategies: identify, research, analyze, and acquire properties for development.
• Work with SREDM in managing relationships with development team members (legal counsel, architect, general contractor, real estate professionals, financial partners, and others) in negotiating acquisitions, preparing sales contracts, securing acquisition financing, gaining site control, and developing properties.
• Work with SREDM to complete due diligence of selected properties, including underwriting criteria, appraisals, surveys, environmental reports, zoning changes, and market studies.
• Conduct construction inspections and prepare timely construction reports.
• Prepare progress reports and correspondence to all related parties: directors, leadership teams/committees, staff, and partners/investors.
• Conduct research regarding rent levels, commercial space, household incomes, operating expenses, zoning, marketing, environmental issues, and construction costs.
• Prepare development and operational pro-forma budgets for proposed sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships and knowledge of programs with government agencies such as IHDA, HUD, the City of Chicago Department of Housing, Department of Planning and Development, financial institutions, and other sources of permanent and pre-development financing.
• Prepare and submit applications, coordinate duties to obtain commitments, and close on project financing in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain a database of properties that are or may become available in TRP’s service communities (location, building condition, sale price, ownership, etc.).
• Develop and maintain an accurate and complete project filing system documenting costs, expenses, pro formas, correspondence, and milestone achievements.
• Facilitate community outreach and engagement to ensure alignment with local needs.
• Maintain required job skills and professional competencies.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Achievement of annual project goals.
• Timely, high-quality production of development budgets, operational budgets, and financial documents.
• Effective and consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
• Active participation in required staff meetings and programs.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in development finance, real estate development, real estate finance, or community development required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications; experience with MS Access and GIS mapping preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public presentation abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people from diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within the Chicago area and occasionally out of state.
• Ability to visit construction sites/hard-hat areas, including walking on unfinished surfaces, maneuvering around materials and debris, and climbing stairs or ladders.

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly: $75,000 - $85,000

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: Manager, In-house Legal Services

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Manager, 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 by 2025.

General Job Description

The In-house legal services Manager is responsible for coordination and implementation of direct legal services and grant reporting for the in-house Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The Legal Clinic Manager ensures that all logistics, volunteers, and staff are fully prepared to provide quality services to TRP clients. The Manager ensures that clinic data is accurate through supporting in the development of systems and processes for data integrity.

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.
  • Provide on-site direction and task supervision to promotoras and volunteers, in partnership with Director of Leadership & Advocacy.
  • 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.
• In-House Clinic Oversight
  • Manage mail processes with particular care on client mail.
  • Manage, train and coordinate interns and volunteers who work within TRP’s in-house Immigration Legal Services.
  • Manage appointment and intake process and assist applicants in a professional and compassionate manner and maintain confidential information.
  • In collaboration with Coordinator, manage a multi-line hotline with immigration inquiries and assist with a high volume of public and professional inquiries by triaging individual cases and providing general information.
  • Serve as point person to coordinate with Immigrant Justice Office Manager, including identifying supplies or materials needed for clinic operations.
  • Assist in the coordination of TRP in-house clinic and workshops – including staff coordination, securing dates and locations, logistics planning, and volunteer assignments.
  • Assist with case management, reporting, and other case assistance needs between TRP and Pro Bono Network (PBN)
  • Lead maintenance and organization of filing systems, ensuring files are properly labeled, stored securely, and digitized at the close of each case.

Data Management & Grant Compliance:

• Assist Senior Manager in managing budget, evaluation methods, and reporting related to grants and ensuring compliance.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Implement quality control measures and perform audits to ensure the reliability of data collection.
• Provide oversight on internal case management systems, LawLogix and Salesforce, including data validation to ensure accuracy for TRP in-house legal clinic.
• Support Senior Manager in the design and maintenance of the clinic’s data collection tools and methodology.
• Assist with completion of grant reports and other data requests.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in understanding current immigration law and TRP’s office procedures relating to immigration case work
• 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:

• 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 leadership in the legal services sector or immigrant rights organizations;
• 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 or other case management systems; 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.
• This position may require travel within Chicago, throughout Illinois, and occasionally out of state, depending on program needs and organizational priorities.

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    

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000. Salary commensurate with experience.

Fulltime, Exempt

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: Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Full DOJ, 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 by 2025.

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: 

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data 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. 

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 nonprofit

• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds

• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

PerformanceMeasures

• 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

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 & Salary    

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

Fulltime, Exempt

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: Director of Occupancy

Supervisory Relationship: Vice President of Risk & Property 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 purpose of the Real Estate Assets and Services (REAS) division is the management of the social, fiscal, and physical aspects of the operation of TRP owned residential, commercial, and community properties. The REAS division is comprised of teams in Property Management, Compliance, Facilities and Resident Services who work together to ensure our physical assets and tenants are cared for and supported. In addition, this team works together and in alignment with TRP departments to learn in-depth the needs of the community in which they serve and the specific needs of the asset and tenant. The Director of Occupancy (DOO) will be primarily responsible for assisting new, online and potential applicants and tenants of the properties managed by TRP with the goal of achieving maximum occupancy. Additional duties include outreach to the community regarding TRP’s housing opportunities, tracking available units, posting vacancy listing in TRP’s website, maintaining waiting list of applicants  and  buildings,  processing  pre-applications  and  full  applications,  determining  eligibility and communicating the same to applicants. The DOO will be responsible for resident retention through successful engagement and resident services.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support assigned staff, including support with recruitment and selection; scheduling and job assignments; counseling/coaching; hands on completion of special projects; development and training in conjunction with the Designated Managing Broker (DMB); performance evaluation; disciplinary and other personnel actions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with DMB & Asset Management, establish best business practices and assess the resources necessary for daily operations, including among others, rent collections, leasing, marketing, financial review, and reporting. This assessment will also be mindful of the future growth objectives of the organization.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and applicable codes that govern the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensures that all applications meet regulatory compliance upon submitting to the Asset Management department for approval.
• Collaborate with other TRP departments to ensure high level of customer service is provided to tenants and clients.
• Develop a collaborative, team environment with strong communication and problem-solving
• Helps manage the facilities budget as it relates to each project, staff, materials and equipment, and other assets to ensure responsible controls and utilization of TRP resources.
• Build long-term knowledgeable and trusting relationships with neighborhood partners including community leaders and organizers, property owners and lessees, developers and managing agents, commerce, religious institutions, and financial partners.
• In partnership with the VP of Property & Risk Management, set and ensure adherence to building needs both current and future.
• In conjunction with (DMB) & Asset Management update operating procedures for all functional roles.
• Develop and maintain a social services network with community organizations.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Fair Housing law, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHAC, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.
• Assist in the implementation of marketing plans for TRP’s rental housing opportunities.
• Represent TRP and actively market TRP’s housing opportunities at workshops, housing fairs, and other public events.
• Submit all required internal and external Attend and participate in required organizational programs, board, committee, and staff meetings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Achievement of positive cash flow on all portfolio properties.
• Achievement of occupancy goals on all portfolio properties.
• Effective, consistent execution of supervision responsibilities, including coaching, mentoring, evaluation, training, and development.
• Maintain assets held in development to high standards of safety and preservation.
• Actively participate in the achievement of cash flow and occupancy goals on all assigned portfolio properties as budgeted, including the setting of these goals in partnership with the Director of Affordable Housing Compliance, Director of Facilities, VP of Property Management and Chief Financial Officer.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP's rental goals and organizational mission.
• Active participation in required staff and community development meetings and programs, with the ability to speak with a demonstrated understanding of market conditions and trends.
• Effective management of housing and commercial development resources.
• Accurate and effective communication with TRP staff, partners, and clients.
• Achieve outreach and pre-application goals and the timely and quality production of performance reports.
• Effective coordination with other department members to achieve organizational goals.
• Effective management of public relationships with elected officials and city, county, and state public departments.
• Attend trainings and show a demonstrated ability to pass exams required for certification and/or licensing.
• Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
• Effective, consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Timely completion of all reports and compliance submissions as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Illinois Broker’s License required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum seven years’ work experience with increasing responsibilities in real estate portfolio management or a related field.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in budget development and financial analysis, residential and commercial lease negotiations, and real estate Proven track record of success in these areas.
• Have a commitment to community development.
• Possess strong mathematical and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Represent the organization professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, Yardi and other relevant software.
• Bilingual (Spanish) written and spoken preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities required for the purpose of directing resources.
• 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.
• Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.

Position Classification & Salary

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

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: Senior Campaign 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 Senior Campaign Organizer leads TRP’s Immigrant Justice campaigns, in partnership with the IJ team, partner organizations, and other stakeholders. The senior organizer plans, designs, and implements campaigns focusing on community protection, rapid response, and policies advancing immigrant rights.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Design and implement campaign strategy for key TRP immigrant justice advocacy campaigns at the city, county, and state level
• Serve as TRP representative in other immigrant justice advocacy coalition
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to advocacy campaigns
• Build strong working relationships with partner organizations, agencies, and elected officials
• Represent TRP at various settings including coalitions, conferences, funders, community partners, and media
• Must keep current of changes in immigration law and procedures
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
• Supervision of organizers as team grows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Campaign Design and Implementation:

• Assist with strategy to establish and execute or participate in effective winning campaigns
• Train partners in campaign strategy, tactics, building relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and forming coalitions
• Champion TRP’s effective role as a leading partner in coalitions at local, state, and
• federal levels
• Organize team, community leaders, and partners to execute campaign strategies, tactics, and goals
• Coordinate successful deportation defense actions including rapid response, ICE check- ins, court hearings, press conferences and other public events

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to campaign work and organizing.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice
• 5 or more years of experience in working with immigrant communities
• 3 or more years of organizing experience
• 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

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• 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: $70,000-$80,000 (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: Staff Attorney/Full DOJ – 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 by 2025.

General Job Description

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative Staff Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ Representative to work on affirmative and removal cases, in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The Staff Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ will maintain their own caseload and collaborate with attorneys, accredited representatives and paralegals to provide high quality legal services to the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic’s clients.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Handle a caseload including but not limited to: U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• 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.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree OR Full DOJ Accreditation
• At least one year of experience working in affirmative immigration law required, experience in removal defense strongly preferred.
• 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

• 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 & Salary    

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000. Salary commensurate with experience.

Fulltime, Exempt

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 Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Facilities

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 Facilities Manager will report to the Director of Facilities and be responsible for the overall maintenance and safe operation of the buildings, equipment, and grounds of the entire TRP portfolio. The Facilities Manager has direct responsibility over the Facilities Technicians and Make-Ready Technicians for all residential, commercial, vacant lots and spaces across the TRP portfolio. The Facilities Manager assists the Director of Facilities with the management of contracted vendors and third-party services such as but not limited to landscaping, snow removal, janitorial and preventative maintenance services.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Facilities Technicians and Make-Ready Technicians in addition to vendors and contractors.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and applicable codes that govern the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensures the safe operation of the equipment that serves all TRP buildings through a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures work orders and make ready apartment turns are assessed, assigned, and executed in a timely fashion via our Yardi.
• Participates in vacant unit turn-over process known as our "Make-Ready" program by assigning tasks, ordering supplies, scheduling vendors/contractors and performing final inspections ensuring apartments are quickly turned and returned to market with as little down time as possible.
• Work closely with the Director of Facilities and Property Managers to identify various costs- savings scenarios of proposed workflow and process efficiencies.
• Identify and prioritize deferred maintenance projects in conjunction with the Director of Facilities based upon an annual facilities condition assessment.
• Serves as a point of contact for emergencies in a rotating schedule
• Oversee the boiler, refrigeration, and life- safety functions and operations of the TRP portfolio, commercial and residential in conjunction with designated staff.
• Ensures OSHA standards are being implemented and adhered-
• Manages special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of
• 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 Director of Facilities.
• 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 requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
• Treats all tenants, occupants, 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 in addition to shop-stock items.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Trade School graduate
• Alternatively, to the above, a minimum of 10 years of previous building maintenance experience, preferably in a multi-family setting. Must have a minimum of 7 years supervisory or management. Must display excellent written and oral communications.
• 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
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Advanced user of mobile technology and apps.
• Proficiency in a Computer Maintenance Management Software preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrates and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to provide professional written reports, provide email follow-up to vendors, tenants, and staff.
• Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization including staff, peers, superiors, and senior management.
• 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

• 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.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $63,000 - $70,000

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: 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. $25 - $28

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: Community 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 Community Organizer leads TRP’s community protection and defense work. In coordination with the IJ team and partner organizations, the Community 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].