Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Paralegal, Centralized Legal Services

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Centralized Legal Services

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 in 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’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.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

DirectServices,CaseManagement,andData 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 meetings.
• 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
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

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.

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

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Director of Government Relations

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Program 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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Director of Government Relations is a leadership role that will work closely with the Chief Program Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement a government engagement strategy. In partnership with senior leadership, the Director identifies key stakeholders, develops outreach and advocacy strategy and leads team in executing. The Director develops a strong working relationship with stakeholders at all levels of government, including elected officials and key public agencies’ staff, and other policy organizations, contractors, coalitions and the TRP community to forge partnerships in alignment with TRP’s vision to create healthier communities. The Director monitors policy relevant to TRP’s portfolio and advises the organization on solutions and strategy.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• In partnership with organizational leadership and TRP issue area experts, develops TRP policy and budget advocacy agenda.
• Develops and maintains contact and strong relationships with elected and appointed officials, leaders, and staff leads in public agencies.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with partner organizations at local, state and national levels.
• Leads in creating and executing regular and frequent engagement opportunities with key stakeholders including:
  • Identifying when to invite to TRP events and actions- leads on outreach and conducting follow-up to key stakeholders
  • Representing the organization at relevant legislative spaces with most frequent being Illinois state capital and City Hall
  • Identifying and attending key meetings and events
• Participates in coalitions with other organizations to pursue program and policy changes affecting TRP’s mission.
• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing pending legislation, public policy trends, emerging issues, opportunities for budget advocacy, and regulation that has a potential impact on TRP in partnership with organizational subject matter experts.
• Provides leadership for agency-wide issues related to public policy; attend meetings on behalf of organizational leadership when appropriate.
• Represents the agency at the local, state, and national levels when appropriate.
• Participates in projects, ensuring ongoing implementation, planning and outcomes advancing the strategic priorities of the organization.
• In coordination with the Director of Compliance & Public Grants Administration, provides oversight and compliance to lobbying rules and regulations.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies and performs other job-related duties as requested.
• Other projects and one-time tasks, assigned by the CPO.

Performance Measures:

• Achievement of overall annual policy goals as reflected in TRP’s current strategic plan
• Development and advocacy of elected and appointed government and community leadership contacts to increase their knowledge of TRP.
• Handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions regarding policy and advocacy issues.
• Demonstrates initiative and work as a team player.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards in management, governance, and policy development.
• Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, media, government contacts, partner agencies, and community leaders.
• Effective coordination within the departments and pillars to achieve organizational goals

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent lived experience preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in upper level government roles, public policy experience, and/or organizations.
• Working knowledge of all levels of government.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong knowledge of the key stakeholders and policy; knowledge of affordable housing, immigration, or health programs a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to process and protect confidential information in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
• Willingness to frequently travel to Springfield, IL, occasionally to Washington DC and throughout the state and country as needed.
• 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

Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Accounting Manager – Property Accounting

Supervisory Relationship: Controller

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting provides oversight of all TRP’s accounting transactions primarily for the multi-family rental property and real estate development activity, and secondarily for other TRP departmental operations and government funding programs.  The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is directly responsible for the timely execution of all accounting transactions and preparation of necessary financial reports, materials for the annual audit processes, and accounting policies and procedures for multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting. The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is responsible for working with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes all TRP’s monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow projections. Ensures timely distribution of monthly financial statements for TRP leadership by the 15th of every month
• Oversees the monthly close procedure utilizing the accounting calendar and associated program deadlines.
• Documents and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance and reconciliation of accrual schedules for all accounts.
• Facilitates and leads monthly budget variance discussions with department staff as directed.
• Leads the accounting team with the preparation of the annual audits for Limited Partnership audits.
• Prepares any required reporting packages tailored to the needs of each investor, lender, or other interested parties, and assure that information is timely and relevant.
• Responsible for the integrity of the financials presented monthly, which includes data analysis and scrubbing if necessary.
• Attends and participates in required organizational programs, committee, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Consistent completion of financial statements by the 15th of each month.
• No findings on limited partnership audits and completion of audits timely.
• Clear communication with program managers concerning their financial position.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant experience required.
• Experience in multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting required.
• Experience with MIP or fund accounting software, Yardi or property management software strongly preferred.
• Ability to improve business processes and maintain high standards and work quality.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and others, as necessary.
• Ability to work with teams and engage others.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

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

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

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Position Title: Facilities Service Technician

Supervisory Relationship: Facilities Manager

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technicians located at our Pilsen, Little Village and Melrose Park properties. The Service Technician will assist in day-to-day maintenance operations and complete general maintenance work orders, service requests, and execute vacant apartment “Turns” or “Make-Readies” as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, and Make Ready Manager so as 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:
  • Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements.
  • Basic plumbing repairs such as shower, toilet, faucet, vanity, drains, and sink fixture
  • Basic carpentry repairs such as doors, door jambs, locks, cabinets, countertops, window sash, windowsills, and window screen repairs or replacements.
  • Participates in vacant unit turn-over process which is our “Make-Ready” program to help ensure that vacant apartments are quickly assessed, assigned, and made ready for new prospect/resident move in.
  • Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent, Facilities Manager and/or Facilities Supervisor.
  • Maintains assigned buildings neat and organized by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces.
  • Removes garbage from all trash cans and waste Garbage cans, dumpsters, chute-rooms, and surrounding areas must be kept up and free of trash and debris.
  • Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.

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

Hourly Rate $22 – 26

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.

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.