Internship Title:  Immigrant Justice Partnerships Intern

Supervisory Relationship: Capacity Building Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships

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.

Department Description:
The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department (IJ) 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.

Internship Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Program Managers with:
- Creating resources such as flyers, graphics or other materials to inform partner organizations.
- Event planning, coordination and day-of support.
- Assist Program Managers with organizing data, managing training requests, and any other programmatic information.

Assist Capacity Building Program Manager with:
- Logistical support at monthly in-person training sessions for Colibri Fellowship
- Update materials to support Fellows throughout the program
- Designing materials for Capacity Building programming executed by Immigrant Justice Leadership Academy.

- Complete a special interest project designed by intern and supervisor during internship.
- Shadow and support TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic staff in data entry or other clinic tasks.
- Participate in community events hosted by other TRP departments.
- Support and participate in public education workshops regarding important issues facing the immigrant community.
- Remain updated on current developments in immigration law, policies, and trends in Illinois.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Interns will build skills in:
- Public speaking
- Facilitating activities and meetings
- Event planning
- Relationship and coalition building / Networking
- Reviewing data
- Creating materials
- Using Canva
- Time management
- Utilizing social media
- Spanish language skills

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Desire to learn about immigrant justice work
- Strong people and intercultural skills required.
- Proficient knowledge of MS office and internet required.
- Prior knowledge or experience immigration law and policy not necessary.

Duration of Internship & Time Commitment
Internship cycle is from January 20, 2024 – June 13, 2025.
15 - 20 hours per week.

Compensation: If funding is not provided by university or college, interns are eligible for up to a $1,200 stipend per month of internship.

Application Instructions: Only undergraduate student applicants will be considered. Please send a brief cover letter and resume by e-mail with subject line “TRP Immigration Partnerships Internship” to Lilia Escobar at [email protected].

Please include your school schedule and schedule of availability in your cover letter (i.e., days per week, hours per week).

No phone calls please.

The last day to submit an application is Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Position Title: Managing Attorney – Centralized Legal Services, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director of 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 attorney to lead, in collaboration with the Director, the Centralized Legal Services team. The managing attorney will supervise attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals on the Centralized Legal Services team. The managing attorney provides on-site legal supervision and guidance at the Chicago centralized workshop and make determinations regarding legal guidelines and protocols, referrals, and acceptance of representation by team members for full scope cases.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Centralized Legal Services Team Management and Mentorship

• Must be an inspiring and inclusive manager of our Centralized Legal Services team
• Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Work with partner organizations to assist applicants at centralized legal services workshops
• In collaboration with Legal Director, IJ Partnerships team, and ILSP regional leads, develop best practices for effective service provision at centralized workshops.
• Actively participate in case review and other IJLC meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Actively participate in all relevant ILSP meetings
• Lead team in maintaining reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
• Participate in legal clinic development and strategic planning in partnership with the Legal Director and managing attorneys.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Legal Services:

• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Legal Director
• Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, make appearances before the EOIR, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed.
• 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 Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree and three or more years practicing immigration law required. Experience handling asylum and removal defense caseload required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, some evening and weekend hours may be required
• Must drive, have a valid driver’s license, and a vehicle

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE

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: Staff Attorney, Removal – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney for Removal, 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 attorney to work on removal cases, both detained and non-detained, in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The staff attorney will maintain their own caseload and collaborate with the managing attorney and the removal defense paralegal on cases received via the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic and the Midwest Immigration Defenders Alliance (MIDA), which is a collaborative with other organizations as part of a universal representation program to represent detained immigrants before the Chicago Immigration Court.

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 that includes removal defense for detained and non-detained clients including, but not limited to, bond hearings, representation in immigration court (EOIR) and before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.

• 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 and one or more years practicing immigration law required.  Experience handling bond, asylum, removal defense, and detained representation 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. 

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

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

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position Title: Grants Manager, Immigrant Justice (IJ)

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Development

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 Grants Manager, Immigrant Justice (IJ) is responsible for maintaining the growing portfolio of private grants supporting TRP’s IJ department, poised to grow close to $2M in annual revenue in 2025. The Grants Manager will also collaborate in supporting the IJ public grants portfolio, which exceeds $20M. This position will lead the coordination and writing of all private grants, support the coordination and writing of public grants, and will work closely with the Director of Development, Chief Development Officer, and IJ leadership team in cultivating and stewarding relationships with funders. This is a great growth opportunity for an experienced grant writer with a passion for supporting immigrant communities to support one of the largest and fast-growing immigrant justice operations in Illinois.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Writing and Application Management – 60%

• Serve as lead writer on at least 20 grant applications annually
• Write clear, compelling grant application narratives in line with Immigrant Justice program activities and grant guidelines
• Oversee the end-to-end grant application process, including narratives, outcomes, budgets, and any supplemental materials
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information for grant applications and ensure timely and accurate submission. Key teams include Immigrant Justice, Public Funding & Partnerships, Finance, and Institutional Advancement.

Relationship Building – 15%

• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with current and potential funding partners of Immigrant Justice program, including foundations, corporations, and government entities
• Identify and qualify new funding opportunities for Immigrant Justice program

Compliance and Reporting – 15%

• Serve as lead, ensuring compliance with grant terms and reporting requirements for private grants supporting Immigrant Justice program.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports, showcasing the impact of TRP’s Immigrant Justice programs
• Support Immigrant Justice and Public Grants teams on compliance for public grants

Administration - 10%

• Utilize Salesforce to track deadlines and maintain up-to-date donor records
• Participate in annual budgeting and regular reconciliation for Immigrant Justice grant portfolio in partnership with Institutional Advancement, Finance, and Immigrant Justice teams

PerformanceMeasures

• In partnership with CDO, Director of Development, and Immigrant Justice team, raise a budgeted $1.86M in private revenue in FY25, including $1.24M in renewals and $628K in new funding
• Meet 100% of grant proposal and report deadlines
• Gain expert knowledge of TRP’s Immigrant Justice program, demonstrated by writing clear, persuasive narrative

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• At least three years of successful grant writing experience for non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated experience of grant writing for immigrant populations
• Excellent grant writing and other communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term productive relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management skills.
• Understanding of Chicago fundraising landscape
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Special Working Conditions and Demands

•  Ability to work some evenings for donor and partner events as needed (estimated 1x/month)
• Ability to travel within city and suburbs as needed

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $70,000 - $80,000.

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: Human Resources Director

Supervisory Relationship: Head of Administration and Compliance

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 HR Director directs and coordinates overall Human Resources Department activities including but not limited to talent acquisition and retention management, compensation and benefit plans, annual performance evaluations, employee recognition programs, personnel policies and procedures, organizational training and development, unemployment and worker’s compensation administration, and employee relations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with and advises leaders throughout the organization on HR policy and program issues.
• Supports Executive team in developing, recommending, communicating, and implementing, strategic policies and programs in support of TRP’s strategic plan and relating, but not limited, to employment, organizational planning, compensation, benefits administration, employee recruitment, retention and relations, staff communications, and safety.
• Responsible for drafting and annual review and maintenance of Compensation Strategy and Benchmarking salaries for all positions.
• Leads in initial recruitment efforts for manager and executive level positions.
• Oversees Open enrollment process; coordinates with insurance carriers and benefits providers to evaluate and recommend changes or enhancements to ensure TRP’s benefit plans are comprehensive, competitive, and cost-effective for the organization.
• Leads the administration of the Annual Employee Evaluation and merit increase process.
• Ensures an impactful new-hire experience to accelerate onboarding; engage directly in the onboarding of new team members; facilitate various aspects of the onboarding lifecycle and provide mentorship, coaching, and support.
• Ensures legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations.
• Partners with leaders to identify and implement talent management best practices to ensure TRP is a competitive employer of choice.
• Develops and implements comprehensive benefit plans that are competitive and cost-effective for the organization.
• Effective handling of complex employee relations coaching and counseling.
• Identify trends in terminated employee feedback and recommend improvements to human resources programs where appropriate.
• Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, EEO, OSHA.
• Foster the TRP employer brand in the community at large and collaborate on culture initiatives to build and drive company awareness.
• Performing payroll/benefit-related reconciliations.
• Performing payroll and benefits audits and recommending any corrective action.
• Active participant in the safety committee.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• Must be highly organized and detailed.
• Must understand compliance (I-9/USCIS, EEOC, DOL, IDHR, immigration visas/work authorization documentation).
• Must be adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Must have the ability to prioritize.
• Must demonstrate high ethical behavior and sound judgement.
• Energetic, people focused, and enthusiastic about the TRP culture and core values.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, work effectively with people of a diverse social, faith, economic, and racial background.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally.
• Strong project management skills. Ability to take an idea and turn it into an actionable plan.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, work effectively with people of a diverse social, faith, economic, and racial background.
• Represent the organization professionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field required; advanced degree or training in HR field strongly preferred.
• Minimum seven years Human Resources experience.
• Advanced degree or experience in HR field, large/rapidly growing nonprofit, and SPHR, SHRM-SCP Certification preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Outlook and M365, ADP HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and reporting a MUST.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Ability to bend, lift, carry, move supplies and materials, and climb stairs in a physical, non-sedentary capacity.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

$75,000 - $90,000

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 of Centralized Intake

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Administrator and Strategy Officer

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The Manager of Centralized Intake is responsible for leading and overseeing all call center operations including inbound calls and correspondence and the Centralized Intake (CI) team serving as the central point of contact for clients and applicants seeking assistance from TRP.  The Manager of CI will manage metrics, performance criteria, policies, and procedures to continuously improve the intake specialists’ productivity. Review quality assurance reports, client survey responses, and error reports and provide coaching to representatives to ensure they are creating the expected client experience. Serve as an agent for meaningful changes and promote a healthy ecosystem for team members.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations for the Centralized Call Center, including: staff supervision, scheduling, job assignments, performance assessments, and other personnel actions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Lead the processes for continuously improving the client experience.
• Responsible for technology solutions, process improvements, program workflow, staff coordination, day-to-day client management, technical assistance, and script and workflow creation and adjustment for the CI team.
• Provide strong leadership that mentors, develops, and guides team members to efficiently demonstrate the value of every interaction for maximum client and mission impact.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, weekly meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews promptly.
• Develop and implement internal and external Quality Assurance (QA) programs fostering continuous improvement and increased client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain effective organization of responsibility, including efficient staffing, recruiting, training, coaching, recognition, workflow patterns, performance standards, delineation of duties and responsibilities, staffing levels, and supervision.
• Compiles and monitors daily/weekly/monthly operational statistics and reports. Analyzes trends, variances and problem situations. Provides accurate reporting on results, including impact and response statistics, actual result to goal, and forecasting projections.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the department work plan and achieve annual departmental goals.
• Strong grasp on the organization’s programs and services and customer service policies.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and professional development trainings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• At least five years of managerial experience in a high-volume call center; strong knowledge of general Call Center operations and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management/administration and/or Certified Call Center Manager (CCCM) certification preferred.
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and technology solutions: Five9, Salesforce, SmartSimple, Smartsheets, and similar applications
• Must be highly organized, detailed-oriented, and perform with authority and forethought.
• Superior managerial, customer service and diplomacy skills.
• A thought-provoking, effective communication and motivator is required.
• Proven ability to problem solve, anticipate issues/concerns, troubleshoot problems, and proactively implement creative solutions.
• Ability to effectively delegate as necessary, with appropriate follow-up and accountability for timely results.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be efficient, thorough, communicative, and prompt when managing projects.
• Must be highly analytical, adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Must be able to work independently and be capable of leading a team.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and offer timely responses.
• Must be able to take ownership of space, and implement changes and improvements as needed.
• Must be comfortable with communicating to, and occasionally in front of, the entire organization.
• Must demonstrate high ethical behavior and sound judgement.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Ability to drive and travel occasionally within city and suburbs, between office locations and within various neighborhoods.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.

Position Classification & Salary

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.

$60,000 - $80,000

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 and 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 by 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 tasks.
• 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 task 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 preferred.
• 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 and 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.

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: Program Associate - Public Funding & Partnership Department

Supervisory Relationship: Program Manager

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The purpose of the Public Funding & Partnership Department is to manage all The Resurrection Project’s (TRP) governmental contract relationships including sourcing, compliance, reporting, subgrantee relationships, and vouchering. Over the past several years, TRP has expanded its partnerships with a wide variety of local and regional not-for-profit organizations to help deliver immigration, housing, and financial wellness programming. These partners serve as subgrantees contracted by TRP to support programs funded by the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Associate will help provide both technical and administrative support for the Public Funding & Partnership Department. This includes supporting contracting and budgeting; reviewing subgrantee vouchers for payment; providing technical support to subgrantees; helping develop applicable policies, procedures, and technical systems (i.e., Salesforce); and helping maintain TRP’s Sales Force-based grant and contract database.

• Assist Program Manager in providing day-to-day technical assistance and support for TRP
• Help review monthly vouchers, working with partners as necessary to make
• Prepare and submit subgrantee reimbursement requests to the accounting
• Help review subgrantee budgets and prepare subgrant contracts/MOUs.
• Assist in providing training and support on applicable program policies, procedures, and technology – particularly TRP’s Sales Force-based subgrantee voucher portal.
• Help monitor subgrantee budget vs. actuals and work to ensure timely submittal of vouchers by partners, as well as spend down of awards.
• Assist Program Manager and Director of Public Funding and Partnerships in updating and maintaining grant and contract database including updating grant/contract awards, contacts, budgets, and program impacts.
• Assist Vouchering Specialist with accurate and timely submission and management of TRP’s contract and grant revenue submission requests.
• Be detailed oriented and able to identify outliers, overlapping details and gaps/or missing documents required for financial
• Perform other duties as

Performance Measures

• Provide prompt, thorough support and technical assistance to subgrantees with a wide range of programmatic experience and capacity.
• Develop effective relationships/partnerships with subgrantees, colleagues, and funding
• Complete proposals, reports, and compliance tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized
• Continued knowledge of various programs
• Maintain required job skills and core professional
• Meet professional development

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission of TRP
• Willingness to meet the high standards of the
• Possess strong interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for
• Strong people skills with ability to build relationships and achieve results with others in a cross-functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify process
• Experience with government and intermediary contract management and fundraising
• Strong skills in project management, writing and
• Strong computing skills, with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe Sales Force or similar CRM experience preferred.
• Accounting, financial analysis, and/or legal sector experience a plus

Special Working Conditions and Demands

Must be able to work some evenings.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $55,000 - $65,000

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.