Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Facilities Painter

Supervisory Relationship: Facilities Superintendent

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 Facilities Painter (FP) will service the TRP residential and commercial portfolio located in our Pilsen, Little Village and Melrose Park. The Facilities Painter will assist in day-to-day maintenance operations and complete general patch and paint maintenance work orders, service requests and execute vacant apartment “Turns” or “Make-Readies” as assigned by the Facilities Department’s Superintendent, Manager, and Supervisor to maintain the exterior and interior of TRP’s commercial and residential buildings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance such as, but not limited to the following:
• Examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
• Make on-site preparations such as , covering furniture, removing fixtures etc.
• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint
• Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
• Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
• Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
• Apply varnish and other finishes
• Calculate costs and negotiate prices in conjunction with Supervisor
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
• Practice Renovate Right Best Practices
• Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements.
• 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
• Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent and/or Facilities Supervisor.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a neat and organized fashion by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces once work has been performed.
• Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
• Treats all tenants, occupants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project in addition to shop-stock items.
• 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 bae.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Superintendent and Facilities Manager.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.
• Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.
• High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field.
• Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervisions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends
• Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and out of state.
• Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.
• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50 , climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.

Position Classification 

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP.

Salary Range

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.

Application Instructions

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

Position Title: Director of Philanthropy

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Development Officer (CDO)

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 Director of Philanthropy will develop and lead implementation of the organization’s individual giving program, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective donors. Reporting to the CDO, the Director will implement best-in-class practices to secure base, mid-level and major gifts. This position will also support the CDO in developing and executing fundraising campaigns. The Director will partner with colleagues in IA and throughout TRP to create and implement strategies that strengthen the financial viability of the organization.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and lead an annual giving program that employs strategies built for each donor type: prospective, new, lapsed, base, mid-level, major, board (current and past), program alumni,
• Develop strategies to facilitate donor retention, recurring gifts, increased giving, and ease of giving, including optimization of online giving, gifts of stock, and donor advised funds.
• Build a high-yield portfolio that includes individuals and small family foundations.
• Partner with IA Directors and CDO to identify and optimize strategic opportunities (ie events and site visits) to engage each donor type.
• Develop and implement a planned giving program.
• Support and collaborate with the CDO in the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with the CEO and CDO on board engagement and fundraising.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Team in writing and editing donor-centric collateral.
• Establish opportunities and processes for CEO, senior leaders, and board members to engage in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• As a senior administrator, proactively support cross-departmental projects, communications, and serve on internal staff committees.
• Stay informed on giving trends, reports, and studies that are relevant to and inform fundraising strategies.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Maintain up to date donor records utilizing the database, Salesforce.
• Consistently provide high-quality customer service.

PerformanceMeasures

• In partnership with IA team, work toward goal of $10Million in annual private revenue (all sources) by 2025.
• Increase giving from new donors through targeted campaigns.
• Increase average gift amount of renewal gifts through intentional stewardship activities.
• Increase individual giving revenue and number of donors among all donor types.

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• 4+ years fundraising experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual major donors.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Technical competence in utilizing a customer relationship management system. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience building and optimizing donor appeals.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high standards and work quality.
• Curiosity and desire to continue professional development.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills and ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities.
• Personal qualities of strong work ethic, emotional intelligence, and diligence.
• A sense of humor, tolerance for change, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive culture.
• A team player with the ability to motivate others.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent lived experience required.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

Ability to drive and/or travel within city and suburbs, and potentially out of state.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $85,000 - $95,000

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: Director of Public Grants and Compliance Administration

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Administrator and Strategy Officer

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

This role will support the administration of TRP’s growing portfolio of public grants and quarterback the continuation, renewal, and competitive public proposal submissions. Additionally, this position protects TRP against internal and external regulatory and compliance risks. Oversight includes but is not limited to grant, program, and subrecipient requirements compliance, developing and monitoring compliance performance metrics, collaborating with the Monitoring and Evaluation team on impact and progress reports, and obtaining leadership or stakeholder consensus on compliance matters. The director will implement and maintain agency-wide systems to ensure public grant and contract compliance and manage centralized access to critical grant contract documents.

This position provides organizational leadership and oversight of public grant administration and agency rules and regulations relating to compliance issues; ensures that overall performance activities and related documentation and reporting are done in compliance with grant and record retention requirements; acquires knowledge of, and works with other staff, to assure that TRP complies with federal auditing standards and regulatory requirements. This position also oversees any other departmental staff.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee implementation, interpretation, and monitoring of public grant process, policies, and procedures to administer grants and ensure compliance.
• Quarterback grant continuation, submission/renewal process, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are proactively managed and submit timely.
• Ensure timely maintenance of annual report filings, certificates of registration, good standing, and corporate governance documents.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations, funding guidelines, and adherence to local, state, federal, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

PerformanceMeasures

• Retain or maintain at least 75% of major funding annual revenues and assist with the growth of public funding in line with agency’s annual revenue growth targets
• Initiate and prepare cross-functional team for new and renewal public grant applications 60 days prior to opportunity expiration.
• Submit proposals and reports, and complete compliance tasks within prescribed deadlines.
• At least annually, oversee monitoring of subrecipients’ compliance through site visits, audits or compliance records, and other best practices. Generate summary reports of monitoring results and/or findings.
• Develop and oversee best practices for ease of document management and retrieval.
• Develop effective relationships/partnerships with colleagues, funders, and community residents.
• Meet professional development goals.

EssentialKnowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent lived experience in public administration, public policy, business, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years' experience managing public reporting compliance requirements.
• Five years’ experience in supporting a team and the ability to contribute to and support others.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar Certification(s) in the field of compliance and grant administration preferred.
• Background in government and intermediary contract management, funding sources, and relevant governmental rules, guidelines, and regulations (e.g. CFRs, etc.)
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the 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 management and people skills with ability to build relationships and achieve results with others in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong skills in project and process management, writing and editing.
• Strong computing skills, with mastery of Microsoft Office.
• Accounting, financial analysis, and/or legal sector experience a plus.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.

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.
• Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.

Position Classification & Salary

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.

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: 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]

Position Title: Salesforce Administrator

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Monitoring and Evaluation

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 Salesforce Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of TRP’s Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and managed apps. The Salesforce Administrator will provide support and solutions to users across TRP and staff of partner agencies. The Administrator will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) team and TRP’s program areas to identify, build, test, and deploy solutions for the effective collection and management of data, including but not limited to beneficiary demographics, programmatic outputs, and progress towards strategic plan goals.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary system administrator for TRP’s Salesforce instance with 200+ users.
• Oversee, maintain, and make recommendations to improve TRP’s Salesforce system architecture, user settings (profiles, permission sets, and public groups), and integrated apps.
• Create, modify, and test custom objects and fields, record types, and page layouts.
• Create flows, processes, and formulas to automate business processes, decreasing the need for manual data entry across objects.
• Provide staff with training, one-on-one assistance, and tech support.
• Stay informed of Salesforce releases; proactively addressing their impact on TRP’s Salesforce instance.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties asassigned.

Performance Measures

• Ability to navigate TPR’s Salesforce org and support user adoption; create new user accounts; set user permissions and field-level access; and make modifications to apps, objects, and fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custom objects in TRP’s Salesforce org; why were they created, what they track, and from where the data collected in these objects originate.
• Understanding of TRP’s data model as demonstrated by the ability to import and transfer data into TRP’s Salesforce org and to identify data sources.
• Responsiveness to users’ needs, including determining and implementing solutions to Salesforce support ticket requests from TRP staff.
• Decreased dependency on outside consultants to maintain and improve TRP’s Salesforce org (12-month goal)

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as Salesforce Administrator, experience with Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) strongly preferred.
• Salesforce Certified Administrator preferred.
• Experience working with FormAssembly, Titan, Geopointe, MailChimp, Salesforce Communities preferred; Yardi, LawLogix, Classy, Acuity a plus.
• Experiencing integrating Salesforce with other systems a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, speak in public, and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• A high degree of creativity, curiosity, and initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as insdependently.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Be available to meet and respond to requests during standard working hours (9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time Zone).
• Occasional night and weekend availability may be required to respond to time-sensitive requests or urgent issues.

Position Classification 

Full-Time, Exempt.

Salary Range

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.

Application Instructions

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

Position Title: Superintendent of Facilities

Supervisory Relationship: Vice President of Property & Risk Management

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The purpose of the Real Estate Assets and Services (REAS) division is the management of the social, fiscal, and physical aspects of the operation of TRP owned residential, commercial, and community properties. The REAS division is comprised of teams in Property Management, Compliance, Maintenance, and Resident Services who work together to ensure our physical assets and tenants are cared for and supported. In addition, this team works together and in alignment with TRP departments to learn in-depth the needs of the community in which they serve and the specific needs of the asset and tenant.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support assigned staff, including recruitment and selection; scheduling and job assignments; counseling/coaching; hands on completion of special projects; development and training; performance evaluation; and recommending salary, disciplinary and other personnel actions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and applicable codes that govern the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensures the safe operation of the equipment that serves all TRP buildings through a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures OSHA standards are being implemented and adhered-tpo.
• Ensures work orders and make ready apartment turns are assessed, assigned, and executed in a timely fashion via our Maintenance Software
• Update operating procedures for all functional roles.
• Participates in vacant unit turn-over process known as our “Make-Ready” program including assigning tasks, ordering supplies, evaluation of internal resources before scheduling vendors/contractors and ensuring final inspections occur quickly and all units are turned and put on the market with as little down time as possible.
• Develop capital improvement plans for current assets, working in conjunction with the Director of Property Management and VP of Property Management (Operations in relation to TRP office buildings).
• Oversee TRP office building maintenance, working closely with Human Resources and Operations to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all staff.
• Collaborate with other TRP departments to ensure high level of customer service is provided to tenants.
• Works closely with the Real Estate Development division to maintain assets held for development and work as a partner with this team during rehabilitation and/or new construction.
• Develop a collaborative, team environment with strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Manage the facilities budget as it relates to each project, staff, materials and equipment, and other assets to ensure responsible controls and utilization of TRP resources.
• Build long-term knowledgeable and trusting relationships with neighborhood partners including community leaders and organizers, property owners and lessees, developers and managing agents, commerce, religious institutions, and financial partners.
• In partnership with the VP of Property & Risk Management, set and ensure adherence to building needs both current and future.
• Submit all required internal and external Attend and participate in required organizational programs, board, committee, and staff meetings.
• Analyze and recommend new property acquisitions and potential new development while working in close collaboration with VP of Property Management and Real Estate Development.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Effective, consistent execution of supervision responsibilities, including coaching, mentoring, evaluation, training, and development.
• Setting and achievement of maintenance work order completion goals.
• Achievement of “Make-Ready” unit goals provided by VP of Property Management.
• Completion and adherence to capital improvement goals, including participation in the discussions surrounding financing the needed repairs.
• Maintain assets held in development to high standards of safety and preservation.
• Actively participate in the achievement of cash flow and occupancy goals on all assigned portfolio properties as budgeted, including the setting of these goals in partnership with the Director of Property Management, VP of Property Management and Chief Financial Officer.
• Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP's affordable housing goals and organizational mission.
• Effective management of public relationships with elected officials and city, county, and state public departments
• Active participation in required staff and community development meetings and programs, with the ability to speak with a demonstrated understanding of market conditions and trends.
• 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.
• Effective management of housing and commercial development resources.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

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

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 out of state.
• Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.

Position Classification 

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP.

Salary Range

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.

Application Instructions

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