Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Program Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Controller

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The Program Manager will serve as primary source of technical assistance and support for TRP’s subgrantees. This includes overseeing contracting and budgeting; reviewing and submitting subgrantee vouchers for payment; providing training and support on applicable policies, procedures, and technical systems (i.e., Sales Force). The program manager will also oversee a team of program associates.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical assistance and support for TRP subgrantee program partners accessing financial voucher portal, answering questions, troubleshooting submission errors, and corresponding system access permissions.
• Review monthly subgrantee vouchers, working with partners as necessary to make corrections, and submit approved vouchers to the accounting department for reimbursement.
• Provide direct supervision to a team of program associates, who will support all activities related to subgrantee voucher reviews and reimbursements.
• Work with applicable program directors to review and revise subgrantee budgets, as well as prepare and execute contracts/MOUs
• Provide training and support on applicable program policies, procedures, and technology – in particular, TRP’s Sales Force-based subgrantee voucher portal.
• Monitor subgrantee budget vs. actuals and work to ensure timely submittal of vouchers by partners, as well as spend down of awards; providing YTD expense reports monthly to Program Directors to determine if any action is necessary to ensure spenddown of funds and or corrective actions warranted.
• Support partnerships and communication with government and intermediary institutions and sub-grantee agencies, communicating updates, changes, and any important due dates applicable to the subgrantee awards and contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PerformanceMeasures

• 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 agencies
• Complete reports, and compliance tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Meet professional development goals.
• Effectively manage assigned staff and ensure tasks and goals are met as a team.

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission of TRP.
• Willingness to meet the high standards of the organization.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
• Strong people skills with ability to build relationships and achieve results with others in a cross-functional team environment.
• Supervisory and management skills; ability to lead and delegate tasks on special projects and handle direct reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience with government and intermediary contract management and fundraising strategies.
• Strong skills in project management, writing and editing.
• Strong computing skills, with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Sales Force, and related programs.
• Accounting, financial analysis, and/or legal sector experience a plus.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Must be able to work some evenings
• Ability to drive and travel occasionally within city and suburbs

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000

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.

To Apply

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

Position Title: Senior Real Estate Development Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Real Estate Development 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 Senior Real Estate Development Manager (SREDM) reports directly to the Chief Real Estate Development Officer (CREDO). The SREDM is responsible for managing the development activities of the project pipeline which may include housing, commercial or mixed used projects. The SREDM is responsible from the planning stage through disposition of the asset either to TRP’s Property Management Division or the ultimate asset owner. The SREDM is also responsible for supervising the real estate associate and managing the budget of the projects. The SREDM’s duties also include site assessment, property acquisition, assembly of financing, negotiations with lenders, management of pre-development stage, coordination of closing, draw requests, coordination with construction and owner’s representative, and project financial reporting. Additionally, the SREDM is responsible for providing project status reports to the CREDO, collaborating with the Director of Public Grants and Compliance Administration (DPGCA) to adhere to all aspects of project compliance and regulatory requirements, and fulfills all other duties as assigned by the CREDO.

• Work closely with CREDO in all phases of a real estate development project.
• Collaborates with DPGCA to ensure TRP (as developer and/or owner) and project adheres to compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Advance the continuous processes of pre-development through acquisition, including but not limited to, securing site control, preparing, and submitting due diligence items such as market studies, environmental reports, preparing, analyzing, and modifying the development budget.
• Perform all tasks related to project funding assembly including, but not limited to researching and maintaining a database of current affordable funding sources and application timelines; preparing funding applications; and securing all financing necessary to complete the project.
• Complete real estate development project funding applications, including, but not limited to: Lenders, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), City of Chicago (HOME), Illinois Housing Development Authority, Illinois Facilities Fund, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation, among others.
• Complete due diligences of all financing applications submitted on behalf of real estate development projects.
• Consult with DPGCA and provide legal analysis on all financing documents regarding closing and conversion of loans.
• Create and complete assigned real estate development project pro-formas.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies and develop proposals for real estate development projects.
• Prepare tax credit syndicator and new market tax credit investor selection processes for real estate development projects.
• Prepare architect and general contractor selection processes for any real estate development project.
• Provide and collaborate with DPGCA on legal review of all contracts associated with the engagement of architects, general contractors, and consultants.
• Complete all closing related documents associated with TRP as sole member of any Corporation (owner sworn statement), Limited Partner, and Limited Liability Companies (Tenant Selection Plan, Property Management Plan, Property Management Agreement, Fair Housing Plan, among others).
• Coordinate and closely monitor initial stages of project conception and formulation including, but not limited to contacting community groups, residents, and organizations for input in the development process, preparing and presenting development initiatives to the community, financial partners, elected officials, community organizations, TRP staff and TRP Board of Directors.
• Work closely with the Owner’s representative in coordinating the pre-construction process including, but not limited to finalizing the construction plans and specifications in accordance with funding requirements, TRP priorities and inter-departmental input; supporting Owner’s representative during the construction bid process in conjunction with the General Contractor.
• Complete the final project close out activities including, but not limited to ensuring all benchmarks for final completion and payments are met; facilitating the conversion to permanent financing; securing 8609s; and completing cost benefit and quality control analysis of the project, including the initial functioning of green policies and systems.
• Coordinate and closely monitor along with Construction Manger the building completion and turnover process, including, but not limited to facilitating turnover meetings with the General Contractor, Property Management and Asset Management; communicating critical information required for operations and maintenance; coordinating the turnover of relevant documents; creating punch-list and performing follow up inspections in conjunction with the Asset Management and Property Management.
• Work with Owner’s representative on construction implementation, review contractor pay applications and submit draw requests to lenders.
• Maintain working relationships and communications with elected officials, City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), equity syndicators, foundations, private banks, and any other funders in coordination with the CREDO.
• Obtain and analyze data on property sales prices, rent levels, commercial trends, household incomes, building operating expenses, zoning regulations, marketing, and construction costs, and utilize the data to identify sources and uses of funds and to prepare conceptual budget and pro-forma operating statements for perspective real estate development projects.
• Closely collaborates with TRP’s Finance, Accounting, Asset Management, Compliance Administration, and Property Management teams to ensure mutual understanding and support of each project.
• Attend and participate in required organizational programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures for HUD, IHDA, DPD, CHA, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and all other real estate development programs utilized by TRP.
• Maintain, coordinate and ensure paper and electronic document filing archive system for all housing development documents including all government, subsidy, development, and partnership related documents and contracts, and ensure all required reporting is carried out and submitted to partners, governmental agencies, and others as appropriate.
• Assist Property Management and Asset Management along with Construction Manager, with the assessment of financial and physical needs of existing housing development projects in TRP’s portfolio. When recapitalization is recommended for a project, carry out the housing development process in coordination with CREDO.
• Act as a member of the Real Estate Development Team to ensure the overall effective operation of the Real Estate Development Department. Participate in community and resident organizing activities that have been deemed organizational priorities.
• Closely collaborates with all VPs and/or staff to ensure that all real estate development goals for the department are achieved.
• Lead on-site community and public meetings when necessary.
• Promote and maintain strong working relationships within the development community.
• Provide routine status reports of projects to CREDO and Executive team.
• Other duties as assigned by CREDO.

Performance Measures

• Achievement of annual real estate development production goals.
• Effective management of real estate development resources.
• Timely, quality production of financial evaluation tools, operational budgets, and other documents.
• Accurate and effective communication with TRP staff, partners, and clients.
• Effective coordination with other department members to achieve organization goals.
• Effective, consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Timely production of financial analysis, feasibility studies, proforma, operating budgets, research studies and requested databases.
• High quality of the production of all requested reports, studies, database and research.
• Active participation in required staff and community development meetings.
• Effective management of architects, engineers, contractors, and other consultants.
• Ensure real estate development projects are completed by stated deadlines, all developer fees are realized, and projects are within budget.
• Timely, quality production of financial evaluation tools, operational budgets, and other documents.
• Effective coordination within the pillar and with other pillars to achieve organizational goals.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• A minimum of seven years of work experience in real estate development, real estate finance, real estate land use and/or community development required.
• Prior City of Chicago working experience with TIF and other city financing tools.
• Have a commitment to community development.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to create comprehensive pro-forma schedules for project proposals.
• Ability to:
  • collect, interpret, and utilize data effectively.
  • understand and utilize a variety of funding mechanisms.
  • manage multiple projects effectively.
• Represent the organization professionally.
• Proven experience with residential developments (affordable and market rate developments preferred)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of all phases of residential development with focus on up front stages related to planning and entitling.
• Experience with the origination and execution of projects that utilize New Market Tax Credits.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within city and sometimes out of state.
• Ability to visit construction work sites and hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on incomplete floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, climbing stairs and ladders.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range

$100k-$110k

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.

To Apply

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

Position Title: Cooperative Housing Education Specialist (Part-Time)

Supervisor: Cooperative Housing 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 Part-Time Cooperative Housing Education Specialist is responsible for implementing cooperative housing financial capability programming including financial education workshops for our Housing Cooperative program. Main duties include the organization, implementation, and expansion of Cooperative Housing education workshops; tracking all participation; assisting with the development of educational programs; marketing and outreach; and building relationships with industry professionals and partners. The Specialist will assist with the relationship between TRP and collaborative partners.

The Part-Time Cooperative Housing Education Specialist is a member of the Full Circle Homes team and works with other staff to further TRP's mission through the promotion of financial capability, sustainable homeownership, and wealth building.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trainer for TRP’s Cooperative Housing initiative.
• Help Housing Cooperative Program Manager develop, execute, and continuously evolve educational content, webinars, and financial booklets for high engagement in our co-op buyer ready pipeline.
• Help develop online education, web-based recordings for online participation from current and prospective clients.
• Recruit community participants, including conducting outreach to existing coops, community canvassing, participating in outreach events, etc.
• Present workshops and webinars at various locations including schools, businesses, community organizations, bank institutional branches, special events, etc.
• Work with program supervisors to develop and advise on cooperative education content to help them achieve annual goals and improve our client’s financial health.
• Develop surveys to measure satisfaction on content presented and distributed.
• Work collectively with Intake to increase conversion of education participants to other Full Circle Homes services.
• Complete data entry in TRP’s case management system, Salesforce, to ensure accurate program tracking (i.e. reach and engagement on digital content, attendance at events, and survey feedback).
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with financial institution partners and funders to boost the financial health information we can offer our clients.
• In conjunction with the marketing team, work on special projects as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with promotions, monthly newsletters, flyers, and marketing events.
• Assist Program Manager with coordination of educational events-including staff coordination, securing dates, locations, logistics planning, and volunteer assignments.
• Participate in public education and community engagements regarding important issues around housing, housing cooperatives, and access to wealth building.
• Assist with other programs as assigned, related to financial literacy.
• Support the lending department in processing loan applications and document compiling.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Three years’ experience in housing counseling, financial education, community development, banking, real estate, social work or related field required.
• Experience in workshop development and adult education, teaching, and/or counseling; Certification from HUD/NeighborWorks a plus.
• 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.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required; Zoom and Salesforce preferred.
• Experience using a client management database, specifically Salesforce, is a plus.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to details.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

Must have availability on weekends and evening hours when necessary.

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly $19 - $21, non-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.

To Apply

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

Position Title: Staff Attorney – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Work Location: 1805 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608

Offsite: this position requires significant time off site reaching new arrivals at hotels, shelters and community centers

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 duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Juris Doctorate degree or Full DOJ accreditation and two 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

Some Saturdays may be required.

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Reliable transportation.

Position Classification 

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 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.

Application Instructions

Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  No phone calls please.

Position Title:Senior Staff Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ Representative, Centralized Legal Services

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Centralized Legal Services

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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.

General Job Description:

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic seeks a passionate and collaborative Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ Rep to join the Centralized Legal Services (CLS) team.  The attorney/DOJ Rep will work with CLS team members and IJ partnerships team members at centralized legal services workshops as well as on cases kept by the team for full and limited scope representation. The senior staff attorney/DOJ Rep will support the managing attorney at centralized legal services workshops from time to time and support CLS team members on cases referred for full or limited scope representation. The senior staff attorney/DOJ Rep will maintain their own caseload.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Maintain reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
• 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 

• Conduct legal intake interviews for cases referred from CLS workshops to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Work with managing attorney, CLS team members, program managers, and partner organizations to assist applicants on-site at largescale workshops, including but not limited to: supervision, review, and RFE support
• Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Managing Attorney
• 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.

PerformanceMeasures

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

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• Juris Doctorate degree of Full DOJ Accreditation 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
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.

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

Special Working Conditions and Demands

 Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required. 

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Salary commensurate with experience.

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

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Position Title: Senior Organizer, Immigrant Justice

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Organizing and Leadership, Immigrant Justice

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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.

General Job Description:

The Senior Organizer mentors and trains organizers and lead the Promotoras (Community Navigators).  In partnership with the team, the senior organizer assures the success of the Community Navigator and Parent Mentor programs within TRP.  The Senior Organizer also works on all immigrant justice campaigns.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures TRP recruits, trains, and organizes Community Navigators and Parent Mentors.
• Lead the development of curriculum and implementation for TRP leader trainings.
• Develop strategies to connect clients to TRP’s broader organizing campaigns.
• Assist organizers and lead Community Navigators in developing and executing trainings, actions, and celebrations with TRP’s base of leaders.
• Ensure up-to-date information about Community Navigators is in the organizational database.
• Ensure reporting required by grants is submitted on time and accurately.
• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Represent TRP at interagency organizing tables.
• Assist with implementation of communications and marking plan for department.
• 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

• Number of Community Navigators and Parent Mentors trained
• Number of trainings given to Navigators, Parent Mentors and to community.
• Number of total attendees at trainings
• Successful campaign events (actions)
• Media hits
• Social media presence
• Active participation in meetings and programs

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Experience in working with immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• 3 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.

Position Classification and Salary

Full-Time, Exempt, $60,000 - $70,000 annually

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.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Position Title: Senior Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Director, Immigrant Justice Partnerships

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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.

General Job Description:

The Senior Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships’ primary function will be to oversee the funding programs managed by The Resurrection Project’s Immigrant Justice team, including supervising a team of program managers. The Senior Program Manager will work collaboratively with the program managers and senior director to coordinate programming for partner organization staff and community navigators, lead in material development and dissemination, and mobilize partners for on-going advocacy efforts.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:      

Program Oversight

• Provide oversight and thought leadership to the design, implementation, and on-going management of the immigrant justice grant programs;
• In partnership with the Immigrant Justice Leadership Academy team, devise, manage, and coordinate training and technical assistance for participating organizations in the form of in-person trainings and convenings, webinars, and conference calls, and other means as appropriate;
• Lead in planning and execution of events for the network, including kickoffs, summit, celebrations, and other convenings;
• Provide support to the development of application, review, and selection processes for funding;
• Lead in program evaluation and data collection around program deliverables, including developing reporting templates and preparing periodic reports to funders;
• Provide direction and oversight for material development, including training materials, social media graphics, one pagers, etc. in response to policy or program updates;
• In partnership with program managers, mobilize partner organizations to participate in budget advocacy efforts;
• Develop and maintain strategic community partnerships with other community-based organizations, government agencies, foundations, elected officials, and other stakeholders;
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and proposal design / development;
• Engage frequently in strategic thinking particularly as it relates to the development of the capacity building programs and provide recommendations as needed; and
• Assist Senior Director in managing budget, evaluation methods, and reporting related to grants and ensuring compliance.

Team Management

• Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of staff to implement effective and responsive programming; and
• Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct team members are defined and understood.

General Management

• Maintain open and ongoing communication with the Senior Director of Immigrant Justice Partnerships and other key positions;
• Participate in required educational programs and staff meetings;
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• Experience with supervision of staff, volunteers, or interns required;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred;
• 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
• 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 ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds

Position Classification:

Full-Time, Exempt

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

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Willingness to work flexible hours; evenings and weekends required periodically
• Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state

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.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Position Title: Immigrant Justice Partnerships Intern

Supervisory Relationship: Capacity Building Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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 material on immigration policy.
  • Compiling up-to-date information and contact list on elected officials and organizational districts.
• Maintaining up-to-date organizational and referral directory for partner organizations.
• Managing social media platforms and website for Illinois Access to Justice and Chicago’s Legal

Protection Fund.

• Organizing grant recipients to quickly respond to changes in immigration policy and enforcement.
• Event planning, coordination, and execution.

• Complete a special interest project designed by intern and supervisor during internship.
• Support TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic staff in preparing DACA renewal applications.
• 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
• Reviewing data
• Creating materials
• Using Canva
• Time management
• Utilizing social media
• Spanish language skills

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Desire to learn about immigration law and policy.
• Strong people and intercultural skills required.
• Proficient knowledge of MS office and internet required.
• Prior knowledge or experience immigration law and policy not nesessary.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

Intern will need to work to report to the TRP Immigrant Justice office in-person for two days of the week.

Duration of Internship & Time Commitment

• Internship cycle is from August 22, 2024 – December 13, 2024
• 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 and resume by email with subject line, "TRP Immigration Partnership 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). The last day to submit an application is Friday, August 2, 2024. No phone calls please.

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.

Position Title: Paralegal

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, New Immigrants Team

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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.

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.

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
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

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

Essential Knowledge and Skills: 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal strongly preferred
• Ability to assist attorneys with new client intake with limited supervision
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required.

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 DOE

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.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Position Title: Managing Attorney – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

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

General Job Description:

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to guide and support attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The managing attorney will supervise staff, review and assign new cases, provide technical assistance, and oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays. In addition, the managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Clinic Management and Mentorship

• Must be an inspiring and inclusive manager of our Legal Clinic Team. 
• Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns. 
• Provide technical assistance to staff attorneys, DOJs, and pro bono attorneys working on TRP cases, including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal defense.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients. 
• Lead the team in maintaining reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
• Participate in legal clinic development and strategic planning with the Legal Director. 
• 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

• Conduct legal intake interviews to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
• 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.
• Handle immigration matters, including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal defense. 
• 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 the date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify clients of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.

Essential Knowledge and Skills: 

• A Juris Doctorate and five or more years of practicing immigration law are required. Experience handling removal defense caseload is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is 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 and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
Preparation Date: 3/14/23

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.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]