Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Senior Organizer, Leadership Programs
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.

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 Manager, Leadership Programs’ primary function is to ensure the success of Immigrant Justice leadership programs (Parent Mentor Program, Community Navigator Program and ELLAS) within TRP. The Senior Manager recruits, trains and mentors organizers and program leaders, develops and executes trainings, actions, community meetings, and celebrations with IJ’s base of leaders, and facilitates leaders’ participation in IJ organizing campaigns.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Recruit, Train, and Mentor Staff

• Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of staff to implement effective and responsive programming.
• Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct team members are defined and understood.
• Intentionally check-in with staff on any development opportunities & performance feedback.

Program Management

• Work with organizers to ensure leadership development programs are meeting or exceeding internal program goals and external grant metrics
• Work with organizers to ensure proper and efficient program reporting
• Support organizers in creative problem solving to address challenges and continually improve TRP’s leadership development programs

Leadership Development and Base Building

• Assist organizers in developing and executing trainings, actions, community meetings and celebrations with TRP’s base of leaders.
• Ensure organizers and base of amazing immigrant women have the tools, opportunity, and space necessary to achieve their goals and are included in the organization, department and campaign priorities.
• Lead the development of curriculum and implementation for TRP leader trainings.
• Facilitate integration of TRP’s immigrant justice leadership development programs to foster relationships among program participants and ensure consistent training and participation in organizational priorities across programs
• Assures TRP recruits, trains, and organizes Community Navigators and Parent Mentors.

Facilitate participation in TRP IJ Organizing Campaigns

• Educate and engage TRP’s base of leaders in advocacy and organizing campaigns through community meetings, trainings, and actions.
• Develop strategies to connect leaders to TRP’s broader organizing campaigns.
• Train staff and leaders in campaign strategy, tactics, building relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and forming coalitions.

Compliance, Data, and Evaluation

• Ensure up-to-date information about Community Navigators is in the organizational database.
• Ensure reporting required by grants is submitted on time and accurately.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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

Position Classification & Salary    

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Full-time, 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: Home Purchase Advisor

SupervisoryRelationship: Home Purchase and Empowerment 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.

General Job Description

The Home Purchase Advisor is an experienced housing professional with a commitment to affordable housing and social justice. They are responsible for assisting prospective homebuyers through the homeownership process by providing one-on-one housing counseling, bilingual (English/Spanish) homebuyer education, and access to affordable mortgage, financial, and CDFI lending products. The Home Purchase Advisor helps expand opportunities for homeownership by guiding current TRP residents and community members along the pathway from renting to owning, conducting culturally relevant outreach through trusted community partners, and assisting with the implementation of activities within TRP's Full Circle Homes initiative. A central focus of this role is advancing TRP's Reclaiming Chicago homeownership campaign, preparing and connecting mortgage-ready buyers to newly developed affordable homes and purchase assistance that make them attainable.

The Home Purchase Advisor is a member of the Full Circle Homes team and works with other staff to deliver a seamless buyer journey—integrating counseling, lending, and realty services—to further TRP's mission to promote financial capability, sustainable homeownership, and community wealth building.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide individual homeownership and financial counseling, including a comprehensive pre-purchase and financial capability assessment that reviews credit, debt, savings, and income; conduct affordability analysis and guide households in establishing a strong budget.
• Develop individualized financial and homeownership action plans that help clients achieve their goals and obtain homeownership, providing ongoing support and follow-up throughout the process.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective homebuyers conducting relational outreach, recruitment to engage participants in one-on-one counseling and meet goals for new clients and homeowners created.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, community leaders, TRP member institutions, government agencies, lending institutions, and other community resources to promote Full Circle Homes goals and the organizational mission, while maintaining knowledge of local financing programs and applicable Federal, State, and fair housing laws.
• Maintain accurate data in TRP's client management system (Salesforce) to track client and program progress and adhere to all guidelines on confidentiality of files and records.
• Coordinate with Full Circle Homes and other TRP staff to offer complementary and needed services.
• Support the Marquette Crossing initiative under the Reclaiming Chicago campaign by preparing prospective homebuyers to become mortgage ready for newly constructed homes in the Chicago Lawn community, contributing to the broader effort to build 2,000 homes on the Southwest Side.
• Develop targeted outreach and engagement strategies to build a pipeline of at least 112 mortgage-ready buyers, anticipating engagement with at least five times that number to reach the goal, and prepare qualified homebuyers for the projected completion by April of 2027.
• Monitor participant progress toward mortgage readiness benchmarks—credit improvement, debt reduction, savings accumulation, and loan qualification—ensuring clients are positioned for successful homeownership within program timelines, and collaborate with lenders, developers, and real estate partners to align client readiness with construction and sales schedules.
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline development, mortgage readiness outcomes, and homebuyer preparation metrics related to Marquette Crossing goals.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs, events, and staff meetings within TRP housing justice campaigns.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:  

• Associate's degree or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of work experience in housing counseling, lending, social services, customer service, or related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide supportive, high-quality customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to TRP’s mission and values.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the Chicago metropolitan area.

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 - $63,000

Full-time, Exempt. 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: Removal Legal Services Manager

SupervisoryRelationship: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.

General Job Description

The Removal Legal Services Manager is responsible for the coordination and implementation of direct legal services and grant reporting for the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic’s removal team. The Removal Legal Services Manager ensures that all staff and logistics are fully prepared to provide quality services to TRP clients. The Manager works with the Removal team to ensure accurate data collection and grant reporting by supporting the development of systems and processes that ensure data integrity.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Removal Team Administrative Support

• Manage removal docket for all detained and non-detained cases, including regularly checking EOIR for changes to hearing dates and ensuring filing deadlines are calendared.
• Assist legal reps and paralegals in communications with family members to collect documents and information needed to support clients’ cases.
• Serve as the point person for coordinating with the Immigrant Justice Office Manager, including identifying supplies and materials needed for removal team operations.
• Lead in maintenance and organization of filing systems, ensuring files are properly labeled, stored securely, and digitized at the close of each case.
• Work closely with the managing attorney for removal to develop systems that support

DataManagement&GrantCompliance

• Assist Senior Manager in managing the budget, evaluation methods, and reporting related to grants.
• Monitor and ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in updating the Midwest Immigrant Defenderes Alliance (MIDA) matters tracker and other collaborative data tracking sources.
• Implement quality control measures and perform audits to ensure the reliability of data collection and strong case management practices.
• Support Senior Manager in the design and maintenance of the clinic’s data collection tools, including Cerenade and Salesforce, and methodology.
• Assist with the 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 Qualifications and Skills:  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situations 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, multitask, 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, PowerPoint, 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 early mornings, 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

Full-time, 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:  Associate Director, Institutional Giving

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Institutional Giving & 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.

General Job Description

The Associate Director of Institutional Giving is responsible for managing and strategically growing a portfolio of private institutional donors supporting TRP’s general operations and programs. This role will lead the coordination and writing of complex private grant proposals and reports. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Institutional Giving & Partnerships, Chief Development Officer, Grants Managers, and program leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward impactful funding relationships. This position is best suited for a seasoned institutional fundraiser with a track record of securing significant grant revenue, managing effective donor relationships, supervising staff, and contributing to fundraising strategy, who brings a deep commitment to immigrant justice and housing.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Supervision and Operations – 30%

• Strengthen internal systems and processes related to institutional giving, including grants management, stewardship, and prospecting, to work more efficiently and raise more funds
• Supervise at least one grants manager, maintaining weekly one-on-ones to support grant review, prospecting support, and strategic development
• Utilize Salesforce to track fundraising progress, deadlines, and maintain up-to-date donor records
• Improve Salesforce tracking mechanisms as needed in partnership with the Monitoring & Evaluation team
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation in partnership with Institutional Advancement, Finance, and program teams

Institutional Fundraising – 40%

• Manage and grow a portfolio of private institutional funders, contributing an anticipated $2M in annual revenue
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation and corporate partners, including coordinating meetings, site visits, and other engagement opportunities
• Identify, research, and qualify new institutional funding opportunities
• Partner with senior leadership and program teams to strategically position funding opportunities
• Lead and support strategies to increase fundraising from new and renewing private institutions

Grant Writing & Application Management – 30%

• Lead the development and submission of complex grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and donor guidelines
• Oversee the full lifecycle of private grants, including proposal narratives, budgets, reports, and supporting documentation
• Write clear, compelling narratives
• Support writing of public grant narratives
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information for grant applications and ensure timely and accurate submission
• Ensure compliance with grant terms and reporting requirements for private grants
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports, showcasing the impact of TRP programs

Performance Measures

• In partnership with CDO, the Director of Institutional Giving, and the Grants Managers, raise a budgeted $7.4M in private institutional revenue in FY26
• Meet 100% of grant proposal and report deadlines
• Gain expert knowledge of TRP programs and operations, demonstrated by writing a clear, persuasive narrative

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• At least eight years of successful grant writing and institutional giving experience for non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of institutional funders and secure six-figure grants
• Excellent grant writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and sustain long-term, strategic relationships with donors and internal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• In-depth understanding of the Chicago fundraising landscape
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases (e.g., Salesforce)
• Experience supporting or guiding team members or projects is a plus

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

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 - $85,000

Full-time, Non-Exempt. 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: Facilities Service Technician: Serving Chicago's Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of Yard's Neighborhoods

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.

General Job Description

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

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance.
• 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 extraordinary circumstances regarding the properties or their 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 hard surfaces
• Removes garbage from all trash cans and waste baskets. 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 requests. 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 the inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project
• Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents.
• Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.
• Participates in ongoing training and education as assigned by the 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 handheld tools necessary for work order completion
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Qualifications 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 the Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality, and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance and 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 requests, 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 an 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, a valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and the ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.
• Possess at least 5 years of relevant administrative and financial management experience 

• Experience with the creation and monitoring of budgets strongly preferred 

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce, and database management, including report production and data analysis 

• Is an effective listener and can communicate well across multiple platforms  

• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide range of tasks 

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call
• Access to a car, a valid driver's license, and the 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 lbs., 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 & exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function within the organization and requires you to be on-site for your scheduled workdays.

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    

Pay Range: $23 - $26

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report on-site to maintain critical services and operational functions of the organization, including, 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: Senior 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.

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 senior staff attorney will maintain their own caseload, supervise casework of legal representatives (Full DOJs and staff attorneys) and removal defense paralegals as well as collaborate with the managing attorney 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 Illinois residents. The senior staff attorney is an integral part of supervision and development for team members who are new to detained removal defense practice.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection:

• 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).
• 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, and all applicable reporting or case management systems, 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.

Recruit, Train, and Mentor Staff:

• Directly supervise a small team of staff, including staff attorney(s) or DOJ accredited representative (s) and paralegal(s).
• Provide supervision, training, and guidance to legal representatives and paralegals working on removal defense cases.
• Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of staff to implement effective and responsive programming;
• Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct team members are defined and understood; and
• Intentionally check-in with staff on any development opportunities and performance feedback.

Additional Responsibilities:

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

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree and three or more years practicing immigration law Experience handling bond, asylum, removal defense, and detained representation required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required.
• Willing to consider fully remote schedule for those more than 50 miles from Chicago.

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: $80,000 - $90,000

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.