Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Community Organizer

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Organizer, Leadership Programs, Immigrant Justice

Organization General Description:

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

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

Department Description:

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department (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 Community Organizer leads TRP’s community protection and defense work. In coordination with the IJ team and partner organizations, the Community Organizer implements TRP’s rapid response work, organizes participatory deportation defense campaigns, and participates in immigrant justice campaigns.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Deportation Defense:

• Serves as first point of contact for immigration enforcement actions threatening families and communities
• Works in partnership with other organizations to build deportation defense rapid response infrastructure to protect families and communities.
• Convenes community and organizational partners.
• Attends and represents TRP at interagency and community meetings and roundtables
• Builds relationships with local schools, churches, and neighborhood institutions to support deportation defense work.
• Develops and leads participatory deportation defense campaigns including individual deportation cases
• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to deportation defense.

Leadership Development:

• Implement TRP base-building strategy for individuals and families directly impacted by detention and deportation
• Work with base of TRP leaders to implement deportation defense strategy
• Support Senior Organizer for Leadership Programs with trainings, meetings, actions, and events with TRP base

Advocacy Campaigns:

• Support Senior Organizers for Campaigns with advocacy campaigns

Additional Responsibilities & Skills:

• Must keep informed 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:

• Successful implementation of rapid response strategy
• Successful implementation of deportation defense campaigns and actions including rapid response, digital strategies, press conferences and other public events
• Number of community and inter-organizational convenings
• Attendance and active participation at partner meetings
• Successfully supporting TRP IJ base-building work
• Successfully supporting TRP IJ advocacy campaigns

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience working with immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment
• 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

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
• Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state. 

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $60,000 - $70,000 annually 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position: Senior Attorney, Capacity Building

Supervisory Relationship: State Director of Legal Defense

Work Location: 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.

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 to help the community prepare for changes in immigration policy.

General  Job Description:

The Senior Attorney's primary function is to serve as lead trainer and curriculum designer for TRP's immigration legal trainings and technical assistance. The Senior Attorney will play a key role in developing the immigration legal services ecosystem in Illinois, with the ultimate goal of ensuring every Illinois immigrant has access to free, high-quality legal services and information.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serve as lead legal trainer and curriculum designer for TRP's immigration legal trainings and technical assistance programs;
• Design, develop, and implement legal training curriculum aligned with policy changes, community needs, and organizational goals;
• In collaboration with the Capacity Building and Community Education teams, prepare, coordinate, and deliver in-person and virtual trainings to legal practitioners from TRP and partner organizations, community navigators, and the general public;
• Provide training and technical assistance to attorneys participating in the Illinois Attorney Panel Program;
• Provide mentorship such as co-counseling opportunities for TRP legal reps, partner organizations, and panel attorneys;
• Lead strategy and evaluation of the legal training & TA program, providing recommendations and uplifting successes both internally and externally;
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate vendor contracting process, including the execution of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and collect and process periodic invoices for legal training & technical assistance partners;
• Support Community Education team in providing legal review and feedback on public-facing material development, including training materials, social media graphics, one-pagers, etc. in response to policy or program updates;
• Engage frequently in strategic thinking, particularly as it relates to the development of the capacity-building programs, and provide recommendations as needed;
• Develop and maintain strategic community partnerships with other community-based organizations, government agencies, foundations, elected officials, and other stakeholders
• Lead in program evaluation and data collection around program deliverables, including developing reporting templates and preparing periodic reports to funders
• Work with Immigrant Justice and Communications teams to respond to media inquiries as a legal expert.

Additional Responsibilities & Skills:

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

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• JD and licensed, with nonprofit immigration legal and removal defense experience 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, PowerPoint, 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.

Special Working Conditions and Demands: 

• On-site work schedule as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
• Access to a car, valid driver's license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Full-Time, Exempt. $80,000 - $90,000

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position  Title:  Rapid Response Paralegal

Supervisory  Relationship:  State Director of Legal Defense

Work Location 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.

DepartmentDescription:

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 to help the community prepare for changes in immigration policy.

GeneralJob Description:

TRP seeks a passionate and collaborative paralegal to support removal cases, both detained and non-detained, on the Rapid Response team. The paralegal will support rapid response legal reps with: Managing the docket, preparing forms, motions, and evidence, filing, and working with clients and families to gather information, evidence, and supporting documentation.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Direct Services, Removal Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and courteous service to clients and potential clients, including answering and returning phone calls and emails, case preparation, and case follow-up
• Work with removal team legal representatives to prepare forms and evidentiary packets for detained and non-detained docket clients, including filings for USCIS, EOIR, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and federal court
• Schedule and conduct calls with detained clients at ICE detention facilities throughout the country where TRP clients are detained
• Assist with supporting document collection, including but not limited to: from police departments, sheriff's departments, family members, and treatment facilities
• Work with attorneys/DOJs and support services coordinator to develop release plans, recommend families for support services assistance, or connect families to bond fund assistance when appropriat
• 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

Additional Responsibilities & Skills:

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

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, handling primarily removal/deportation defense cases
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
• Experience working with both detained and non-detained clients
• Experience working with detained clients strongly preferred
• Ability to assist attorneys with management of court docket with limited supervision
• Familiarity with filing requirements for EOIR, BIA, and USCIS
• Familiarity with filing FOIAs – USCIS, DOJ, DOS, CBP, OBIM, FBI, EOIR
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: As needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingnesstoworkflexiblehoursasneeded;someeveningsandweekends required.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $50,000 - $60,000

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position Title: Community Organizer

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Organizer, Leadership Programs, Immigrant Justice

Organization General Description:

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

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

Department Description

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department (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 Community Organizer leads TRP’s community protection and defense work. In coordination with the IJ team and partner organizations, the Community Organizer implements TRP’s rapid response work, organizes participatory deportation defense campaigns, and participates in immigrant justice campaigns.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Deportation Defense

• Serves as first point of contact for immigration enforcement actions threatening families and communities
• Works in partnership with other organizations to build deportation defense rapid response infrastructure to protect families and communities.
• Convenes community and organizational partners.
• Attends and represents TRP at interagency and community meetings and roundtables
• Builds relationships with local schools, churches, and neighborhood institutions to support deportation defense work.
• Develops and leads participatory deportation defense campaigns, including individual deportation cases
• Actively participates in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to deportation defense.

Leadership Development

• Implement TRP base-building strategy for individuals and families directly impacted by detention and deportation
• Work with base of TRP leaders to implement deportation defense strategy
• Support Senior Organizer for Leadership Programs with trainings, meetings, actions, and events with TRP base

Advocacy Campaigns

• Support Senior Organizers for Campaigns with advocacy campaigns

Additional Duties

• Must keep informed 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

• Successful implementation of rapid response strategy
• Successful implementation of deportation defense campaigns and actions, including rapid response, digital strategies, press conferences, and other public events
• Number of community and inter-organizational convenings
• Attendance and active participation at partner meetings
• Successfully supporting TRP IJ base-building work
• Successfully supporting TRP IJ advocacy campaigns

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience working with immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
• Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state. 

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience. $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.

How To Apply

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

Position Title:  Property Manager

Supervisory Relationship:  Director of Occupancy

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.

For the past three decades, TRP has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents as 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 2027.

General Job Description

The Property Manager is responsible for resident relations (in partnership with the resident services coordinator), leasing vacant apartments, lease re-certifications (in partnership with the Recertification Specialist), property inspections, rent collections, evictions, budget management, and coordinating building maintenance (in partnership with facilities personnel).

The immediate objective of the Property Manager is to keep in compliance with the assigned properties within their portfolio and strive to improve all aspects of assets, including providing excellent customer service. The Property Manager will work closely with all staff to accomplish identified department goals.

Property Manager will supervise all staff assigned to their portfolio and be responsible for their work.

Property Manager will assist in the preparation of the annual budget and will closely monitor portfolio expenses.

Property Managers will work hand in hand with the facilities department to ensure excellence in housing standards.

Property Managers are on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Additional duties of the Property Manager (in partnership with the resident services coordinator) include promotion and relationship building efforts related to other TRP initiatives, products, and/or services such as Community Programs, Organizing, Financial Wellness, Resource Development, and others as needed.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Resident Relations  (in partnership with the resident services coordinator) 

• Maintain effective resident relations with all residents to ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Resolve residents’ issues, concerns, and disputes as needed and document in Property Management software Yardi.
• Prepare notices for residents regarding rent payment, inspections, access to units, upcoming meetings, and general building notices.
• Meet with residents quarterly regarding building issues, management updates, and portfolio seasonal changes.
• Maintain updated resident contact information in Property Management Software YARDI.

Leasing and Occupancy

• Inspect available vacancies and work with facilities to create scope of work needed to prep for occupancy. Discuss scope of work and budget for repairs with Director of Occupancy.

• Work diligently with the list of inquiries to bring vacancy rate to 97% occupancy rate. Mail out cancellation and rejection notices to non-approved applicants in a timely manner. Update outreasch efforts n Salesforce timely. Ensure questionnaires, request to return verification information to verify the income and assets for applicants.

• Maintain record retention policy which includes rejected files and or correspondence from applicants Prepare all lease documentation in advance with assistance from Recertification Specialist in particular TIC (tenant income certification).
• Set up date and time to sign lease. The leasing of the unit needs to be at the apartment; property manager shall explain all lease rules, building rules, and lease riders to all households of age 18 and over and conduct move-in inspection with resident/s.
• Update property management software with Lease, Lease signing dates, and Lease/Submit full file for digital retention via TEAMS.
• Addendum’s/Riders and Ensure compliance with the City of Chicago Residential Landlord Resident Ordinance (RLTO, City of Chicago security deposit interest.

• Prepare and have approved lease violations and/or 30 day and /or 10-day notices for noncompliance with terms of leases.
• Periodically performs inspections of properties and notifies maintenance supervisor of work that is needed; at minimum 4 annual inspections.
• Prepare lease violation letters to residents that have breached lease, building rules, lease riders and/ or other similar violations. Provide as much as information as possible and highlight areas where residents failed to comply. Meet with resident to discuss lease violations within 2 days of the occurrence after providing them with violation letters.
• Produce lease-up plans with Director of Occupancy for new developments.
• Meet lease-up deadlines established by TRP/Funders and/or Financial Partners.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the marketing plans for TRP’s rental housing opportunities Promote rental housing opportunities through the timely development and distribution of marketing materials approved by the Managing Broker.
• Keep inventory of keys/fobs for properties and parking lot parking space assignments and permits issued.
• Coordinate all pest-related issues, including attending and monitoring treatment processes.
• Coordinate Move-In and Move-out inspections.
• Maintain Illinois Leasing License or Broker's License.
• Obtain TCS Tax Credit Specialist Designation and/or related designations updated as required.
• Represent TRP and actively market TRP’s housing opportunities at workshops, housing fairs, and other public events.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord-Resident Ordinance, Fair Housing law, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with the City of Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHA, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.

Residentlease  certification/ re-certification/ renewal

• Ensures that resident files are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Completes recertifications on time; sends 120 days’ notice for renewals.

Rent Collections

• Monitors the first-of-the-month resident ledgers for delinquency.
• Post rents in Yardi.
• Review resident ledgers with Director of Occupancy for discrepancies and adjust, as necessary.
• Serve late notices between the 6th and 10th of each month and 30-day notices by the 2nd of the month, pursuant to the Rent Collection SOP, for all residents with unpaid rent.
• Update resident accounts with subsidies as assigned by subsidy agencies • Enroll resident in Rent Café at second month of tenancy.
• Refer residents to the Financial Wellness Department to set up the resident’s savings budget and/or refer them to social service agencies for financial assistance.

Facilities 

• Work closely with the tech assigned to the portfolio.
• Coordinates work orders with tech every Monday
• Submits work orders in Yardi and distributes them to maintenance techs every Monday morning.
• Ensures work orders are completed and charged accordingly.
• Informs maintenance tech about new and upcoming vacancies and updates Yardi.
• Discuss/Analyze with the facilities manager and/or techs repairs needed for vacant units.
• Completes with facilities manager a repairs budget to be discussed for approval with property management director and or VP of Property Management
• Conduct quarterly building major systems and common area inspections with maintenance tech.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• 2 year experience in property management, asset management, affordable housing, non-profits and/or community development. Bachelors Degree preferred but not required.

• Must have or be able to obtain certifications of Certified Occupancy Specialist/Tax Credit Specialist, Blended Occupancy Specialist, and Illinois Leasing License within 6 months of employment.
• Public Housing rental housing guideline knowledge or the ability to obtain the RIM Public Housing Rent Calculation designation within six months of employment.
• Maintain Illinois Leasing License.
• Obtain TCS Tax Credit Specialist Designation and update as required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish Preferred
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Excel, Yardi, and Internet required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated public presentation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Consistent attention to details

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as directed; 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.
• 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.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP’s rental goals and organizational mission.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

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

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory  Relationship: Vice President of Programs

Organization General Description:

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

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

Department Description: 

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation.

General Job Description

The Director of the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (IJLC) provides leadership, mentorship, legal strategy, and oversight in the implementation of legal services through the clinic. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Director ensures TRP Immigrant Justice’s vision and values are reflected in the legal services provided to our communities. The Director ensures that all team members are fully prepared to provide quality services to TRP clients.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Staff Development

• Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of managers to implement effective and responsive programming.
• Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all program staff members are defined and understood.
• Intentionally check-in with staff on development opportunities & performance feedback.
• Lead in the development and implementation of training programs and retreats to expand the capacity of all legal staff in collaboration with IJLC managers.

Program Leadership & Management 

• Develop and evaluate the staffing structures needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Identify and support the pursuit of funding opportunities for the department in conjunction with the Chief Programs Officer, Vice President of Programs, and the Institutional Advancement team.
• Oversee the data collection and monitoring of all IJLC data, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and responsive to funding requirements and ethical rules.
• Support in the development of necessary systems, processes, and tools to ensure consistent, high-quality case management.
• Provide leadership in cross-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth.

Legal Oversight & Strategy 

• Lead on program development and strategic planning for the clinic.
• Ensure all volunteer and staff legal work fulfills ethical and professional standards and high-quality legal services are provided to all clients, including adherence to protocols for client interactions and record keeping.
• Train, mentor and supervise legal staff, volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and interns and create an atmosphere of teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality legal service provision.
• Lead team in participating in organizing and advocacy efforts based on expressed community needs under the direction of the Chief Program Officer and in coordination with the Director of Advocacy and Leadership.
• Develop and oversee implementation and monitoring of protocols that enable the organization to strengthen and expand its provision of immigration services in collaboration with IJLC managers.
• Provide legal guidance to TRP’s leadership in policy and procedure development and implementation as needed.

External Relationship Building & Management  

• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders, TRP member institutions, government officials, elected officials, and other partners to promote and further TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department goals and organizational mission.
• Ensure the organization's programs are visible and impactful in the community. Communicate with various stakeholders within the immigration legal services community to discuss issues, influence decision-making, and secure continued & future funding for programs.
• Identify and develop staff to publicly represent the organization with media and other external stakeholders.
• Represent TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic in meetings, press related events, regional/state associations, conferences, and other public forums as needed.

Direct Service Responsibilities

• When necessary, provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients.
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of developments in immigration law and provide information, updates, and training to staff and volunteers;
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
• Maintain open and ongoing communication;
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:  

• Juris Doctorate degree or DOJ accredited representative with at least seven years of experience in legal clinic management.
• Current knowledge of immigration law and practice required, with experience in removal defense strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet is required.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently and with diverse teams.
• Strong enthusiasm for leading a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends are required.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000

Full-time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position: Removal Legal Services Manager

SupervisoryRelationship:Senior Manager, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

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

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Removal Team Administrative Support

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

DataManagement&GrantCompliance

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

Additional Responsibilities 

• Actively engage in understanding current immigration law and TRP’s office procedures relating to immigration case work.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
• Maintain open and ongoing communication;
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situations and with a high volume of public and professional inquiries while exhibiting sound judgment and using discretion;
• Demonstrated leadership in the legal services sector or immigrant rights organizations;
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with residents, local leaders, and all nonprofits to strengthen and advance multiple aspects of legal services programs;
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, speak in public, and work effectively as a member of a team;
• Excellent analytical, writing, and organization skills with the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and meet established timelines and goals;
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, relationship building, and collaborative planning;
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and to effectively interpret general policy, criteria, and procedures for specific situations as it relates to immigration legal services and/or removal defense;
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and proficiency with data systems and government grant reporting, particularly Salesforce or other case management systems; and
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some early mornings, evenings, and weekends required.
• This position may require travel within Chicago, throughout Illinois, and occasionally out of state, depending on program needs and organizational priorities.

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Full-time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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

Position Title: Senior Staff Attorney, Removal – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney for Removal, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to work on removal cases, both detained and non-detained, in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The senior staff attorney will maintain their own caseload, supervise casework of legal representatives (Full DOJs and staff attorneys) and removal defense paralegals as well as collaborate with the managing attorney on cases received via the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic and the Midwest Immigration Defenders Alliance (MIDA), which is a collaborative with other organizations as part of a universal representation program to represent detained Illinois residents. The senior staff attorney is an integral part of supervision and development for team members who are new to detained removal defense practice.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection:

• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Handle a caseload that includes removal defense for detained and non-detained clients including, but not limited to, bond hearings, representation in immigration court (EOIR) and before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, and all applicable reporting or case management systems, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.

Recruit, Train, and Mentor Staff:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

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

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

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

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

Benefits:

• Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.
• Dental HMO and PPO
• Vision
• Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid
• 403(B) retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account
• Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary    

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Fulltime, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

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