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We employ people that believe in The Resurrection Project’s mission, and offer opportunities for personal growth. We have achieved our success because of the people we employ.

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.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send us your resume and cover letter by e-mail at [email protected]

Please send all resumes and cover letters to the attention of our Human Resources Department. We kindly request no phone calls please.

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Program Supervisor

03/22/2023

We are looking to hire an exemplary Program Supervisor to assist the ERAP Program Manager with coaching, mentoring, and guiding a group of Lead Application Specialist to encourage quality and to deliver exceptional customer service. The Program Supervisor will assist in overseeing relief programs such as the City of Chicago’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). ERAP is a grant assistance program designed to support landlords and tenants in eviction court that are behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He/she will play a collaborative role in growing and implementing standards and processes and requires excellent communication skills.  The Program Supervisor will be a critical resource for Application Specialists directly working with tenants and landlords, completing applications, reviewing supporting documentation, and checking for duplication of benefits, and recommending grants for approval or denial. The Program Supervisor should have the ability to empower and drive team performance, act proactively to ensure smooth team operations, shape staff behaviors to accomplish desired results, and effective collaboration. Ultimately, he/she will lead by setting a good example and engage the team to achieve goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist the ERAP Program Manager with the training and development of new staff.
  • Maintain knowledge of ERAP program and handle calls from new and current applicants to answer questions around the program.
  • Based upon final application and revision of documents, may review recommendations of approval or denial of grant award by ERAP Application Specialist prior to submission to ERAP Closer.
  • Oversee client scheduling and onsite intake applications.
  • Devise, manage, and coordinate training and technical assistance for any program sites in the form of in-person trainings and convenings, and conference calls, and other means as appropriate.
  • Identify operational issues and suggest possible improvements.
  • Assist Program Director with development and implementation of standard of operations and help explain these to staff and clients.
  • Fulfill supervisory responsibilities that includes planning, assigning, and directing the work of direct reports, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
  • Provide administrative support in producing reports and reviewing customer intake dashboards to improve service delivery to assist clients/applicants.
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings. This includes conferences, meetings, and trainings across the city, region, and country.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and three years’ experience in housing counseling, community development, finance, real estate, social work or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience in management, and/or coordination of federal, state, or local housing programs and initiatives.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with residents, local leaders, and all nonprofits to strengthen and advance multiple aspects of other Financial Wellness Programs.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and duties.
  • Demonstrated public presentation skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required; Smartsheet and Salesforce preferred.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, problem solve, and be persistent.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.
Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume by email. No phone calls please.

Senior Marketing and Communication Specialist

03/22/2023

The MarCom Senior Specialist is the lead development and execution of marketing, social media, and communication efforts. Curate and write articles and other promotional materials for distribution, respond to resident and community questions and comments on social media, and organize marketing events that promote TRP, it’s programs and its offerings to its target audience. The MarCom Sr. Specialist will work in the MarCom department under the umbrella of Institutional Advancement (IA); MarCom, fundraising, and Monitor and Evaluation (M&E) to differentiate the TRP brand, drive TRP’s community, affordable housing, and immigration priorities forward. Develop and report traditional media and social media dashboards to TRP leadership. This role will report to the Director of MarCom.

Specific Areas of Focus Include:
  • Work closely with the Director of MarCom on brand initiative and projects to build awareness and consistency of various TRP programs, services, and brand initiatives that include ideation, execution, and tracking.
  • Social Media: Creation and implementation of full social media plans for campaigns, programs, services, and build awareness of TRP’s practice in the market. Create and maintain annual social media calendar, posting on various platforms, and metrics dashboard via Sprout Social.
  • Impact Reporting: Gathers ROI data for use in executive-level reports, focusing on data storytelling, including how the data will inform future campaigns and tactics, and the overall impact of marketing on TRP growth and brand positioning.
  • Media Relations: Manage press coordination, write press advisories, write press releases for the organization. Distribute mass emails internal and external via Mail Chimp. Work in collaboration with TRP staff, community partners, and public officials.
  • Content Development: Assist in refreshing, developing, editing content and collateral material for consistent messaging and clear voice, in emails, social media, newsletter, website, and internal and external communications.
  • Digital/Website: Coordinate and manage updates for TRP’s external website to help generate page visits and drive engagement of featured content.
  • Event Production and Management: Assist in strategy and execution of industry events, in-person, hybrid and virtual- including sponsorship management, project management, event design and set up, invite and registration management.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in marketing and communications and/or media.
  • MarCom Fundamentals: Experienced understanding of marketing and communications basics to drive goals.
  • Familiarity or experience with marketing to enhance campaign deliverables.
  • Creative mindset with passion to drive and foster innovation in marketing and communications- able to manage creative teams and give strategic direction to advance brand position in the market.
  • Self-starting individual with proven ability to take ownership for results and driving change.
  • Calm in critical situations, open-minded, and the ability to adapt well to changing environments.
  • Proficiency with popular IT applications (Microsoft 360 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Sharepoint, Outlook) and basic understanding of Sprout Social (compatible program), HTML (web updates), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), and Salesforce.
  • Proficient understanding of social media and ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) including scheduling and other publishing tools.
  • Understanding and experience with e-newsletter distribution platforms (e.g., Mail Chimp or similar program.)
  • Strong project management, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) - Required
  • Excellent spoken, written communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
  • Good organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

Position Classification

Full Time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

Application Instructions

Please send resume and cover letter by email or mail. No phone calls please.

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Human Resources, 1805 South Paulina, Chicago, IL 60608

Program Manager, Housing Cooperatives

03/22/2023

In support of its mission, The Resurrection Project seeks a Program Manager, Housing Cooperatives to further the organization’s initiative to expand community-owned cooperative housing. The Program Manager will lead efforts to 1) develop innovative educational and technical assistance resources for housing co-op buyers and 2) create a lending product for the purchase, refinancing, and remodeling of co-op units.

The Program Manager 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the project management and work plan development for TRP’s project, Expanding Community-Owned Co-op Housing.
  • Increase TRP’s knowledge base by conducting research on housing cooperatives.
  • Work with consultants to develop an educational curriculum and coaching program tailored to co-op homebuyers.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with housing co-op experts locally and nationally.
  • Work with consultants to develop a share loan product, including policies and procedures, cooperative share loan terms, loan documents, and compliance with applicable state and federal lending regulations.
  • Design a marketing campaign to attract co-op homebuyers and educate them on TRP’s housing cooperative services and share loans.
  • Work with consultants to configure TRP’s CRM, Salesforce, to track client information and report on program outputs.
  • Conduct marketing and outreach to attract program participants.
  • Host monthly group education workshops for individual co-op homebuyers.
  • Provide 1:1 financial coaching and counseling on homeownership topics tailored to co-op homeownership, including credit improvement, saving and money management, understanding limited equity housing co-ops, the homebuyer process, and share loans.
  • Responsible for tracking program participation in TRP’s CRM, Salesforce, and submitting timely reports to the City of Chicago.
  • Manage the project budget and timeline to ensure project benchmarks are met.
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings. This includes conferences, meetings, and trainings across the city, region, and country.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and five years’ experience in housing counseling, community development, finance, real estate, social work or related field, or equivalent experience required. Housing co-op experience preferred.
  • Experience in program and workshop development and project management.
  • Direct experience in implementation, development, and/or management of federal, state, or local housing programs and initiatives.
  • 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 and written communication; experience with marketing and sales a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and duties.
  • Demonstrated public presentation skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required; Smartsheet and Salesforce preferred.
  • Ability to learn, work and improve CRM systems (in particular, Salesforce CRM is a bonus)
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, problem solve, and be persistent.
  • Adhere to highest ethical standards.
  • Attention to details.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.
Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume by email. No phone calls please.

Staff Accountant

03/22/2023

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for providing accurate and timely financial reports ofTRP’s commercial and residential rental buildings. The Staff Accountant is also responsible forworking with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Assists in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Reviews monthly financial activity for the organization, including all funds and buildingsutilizing MIP & Yardi software.
  • Distributes accurate financial statements by the 15th business day of every month.
  • Reviews journal entries for accuracy, authorized approvals and appropriate back up documentation.
  • Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives including “Budget vs Actual” variance reports. Assists inproviding follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
  • Prepares, maintains, and reconciles fixed asset schedules and software entries.
  • Prepares, maintains, and reconciles accrual schedules for all assigned accounts.

  • Assists with completion of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings; preparation of assignedQuarterly and Annual Statement/Schedules.

  • Updates balance sheet accounts.

  • Assists with the preparation of TRP’s monthly financial statements.

  • Assists with the preparation of the annual audits.

  • Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.

  • Attends and participates in required organizational programs and staff meetings.

  • Other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Performance Measures
  • Accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial update entries for all properties by the 15th business day of each month.
  • Accurate and timely quarterly reconciliation of financial statement account balances with corresponding schedules.
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and presents their results.
  • Accurate and timely Asset Management consolidation with MIP software.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
  • Assists and analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
  • Active participation in required staff meetings and events.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is the minimum educational requirement preferred.
  • Minimum three years’ general ledger accounting-related work experience.
  • Strong analytical skills required. Well-organized and detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, MIP accounting programs and the Internet preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

  • Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as extended hours are required during audit time.

Position Classification
Full-time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

Human Resources Coordinator

03/22/2023

 The HR Coordinator will partner with the HR Generalist and VPHRPC to enable a healthy work environment and support the HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations, including delivery of people systems, HR policies and procedures, employee data administration, and employee relations. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

Administrative: 

• Assist in answering employee general questions (i.e. reset ADP password, employment verifications, etc.) 

• Email & mail birthday & anniversaries 

• Collection and distribution of HR mail 

• Creating and distributing documents 

• Maintaining systems by updating and entering data (ADP daily maintenance) 

Recruitment/New Hire Process: 

• Organizing resumes and job applications 

• Collecting and processing new hire paperwork 

• Ensuring background and reference checks are completed 

• Preparing new employee files 

• Overseeing the completion of compensation and benefit documentation 

Payroll and Benefits Administration: 

• Ensure vacation and sick time are tracked correctly in ADP 

Record Maintenance: 

• Maintain current HR files and databases 

• Updating and maintaining employee benefits, employment status, and similar records 

• Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected maintained and in compliance 

Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Must be highly organized and detailed. 

• Must be adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking. 

• Must have the ability to prioritize. 

• Must demonstrate high ethical behavior and sound judgement. 

• Experience with ADP, Outlook a MUST. 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. 

• Ability to work under tight deadlines. 

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, work effectively with people of a diverse social, faith, economic, and racial background. 

• Represent the organization professionally. 

• Must be able to work independently and efficiently with little supervision. 

• Minimum 2 years Human Resources experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent years of experience. 

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

 

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 by email. No phone calls please.

ERAP Application Specialist

03/22/2023

In support of its mission, The Resurrection Project seeks a ERAP Application Specialist for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a grant assistance program designed to support landlords and tenants in Chicago that are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERAP Application Specialist will be the point of contact for applicants and requires excellent communication skills. Works with tenants and landlords to complete applications and review for completeness, requests additional documents, may check for duplication of benefits, and recommend for approval or denial of grant amount.

In support of its mission, The Resurrection Project seeks a ERAP Application Specialist for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a grant assistance program designed to support landlords and tenants in Chicago that are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERAP Application Specialist will be the point of contact for applicants and requires excellent communication skills. Works with tenants and landlords to complete applications and review for completeness, requests additional documents, may check for duplication of benefits, and recommend for approval or denial of grant amount.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work directly with applicants (tenants and landlords) to ensure that all applications are complete with supporting documentation.
  • Maintain knowledge of ERAP program and handle calls from new and current applicants to answer questions around the program
  • Work one on one with applicants to submit complete applications and listen to applicants' feedback to resolve any issues or conflicts.
  • Check for duplication of benefits that applicant may have received through other Emergency Rental Assistance Programs via the State of Illinois portal.
  • Based upon final application and revision of documents ERAP Application Specialist will submit a recommendation of approval or denial of grant award to ERAP Closer.
  • Monitor all incoming data in Unqork software platform .
  • Maintain data integrity and reporting systems to effectively track client and application progress; adhere to all guidelines related to confidentiality of files and records.
  • Build, maintain, and encourage a productive working relationship with all staff members .
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies .
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings .
  • Perform other duties as assigned .

Position Classification

Full-time, Exempt
Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and professional writing sample by email. No phone calls please.

Supervisory Attorney – New Migrants Special Project, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

03/22/2023

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to lead, in collaboration with the Director, the New Immigrants Special Project. The supervisory attorney will supervise special project paralegals and volunteers and oversee the intake and consultations provided to new migrants at shelters and hotels. The supervisory attorney will review new migrant intakes and work with the Director to assess cases for pro se workshops or referral for full representation. Attorney will maintain their own caseload.

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to lead, in collaboration with the Director, the New Immigrants Special Project. The supervisory attorney will supervise special project paralegals and volunteers and oversee the intake and consultations provided to new migrants at shelters and hotels. The supervisory attorney will review new migrant intakes and work with the Director to assess cases for pro se workshops or referral for full representation. Attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Legal Services

  • Conduct legal intake interviews for new migrants at shelters and hotels 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 partner organizations to assist new migrants at pro se asylum workshops
  • Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Legal Director
  • Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, make appearances before the EOIR, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed.
  • Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
  • Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Juris Doctorate degree and three or more years practicing immigration law required. Experience handling asylum and removal defense caseload required.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

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

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]

Staff Attorney

03/22/2023

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.

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) as well as affirmative representation before USCIS
  • 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, handling bond, asylum, and removal defense required. Experience handling 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 required.
    • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
    • Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity:

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

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

Contact Information Email:[email protected]

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