Employment Opportunities

Position Title:  Rapid Response Attorney

Supervisory Relationship: State Director of Legal Defense

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.

General Job Description

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to join our Immigrant Justice team to provide rapid response support to changes in immigration policy and priorities that impact our community members. The senior or staff attorney will collaborate with the State Director of Legal Defense as well as across TRP’s Immigrant Justice department to respond to the immediate needs of TRP clients and community members, particularly in response to federal law enforcement actions leading to increased detention or other detrimental effects upon the community.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent detained clients before EOIR on an emergency basis, such as, but not limited to, filing motions to reopen, stays of removal.
• Representing detained clients in federal district court by filing habeas petitions on emergency cases.
• Assist with triage of incoming detained referrals into the centralized referral system for screening and case placement internally and with external partners.
• On an as-needed, emergency basis, respond to ICE actions and other rapid response community needs, including quickly arriving on site to observe, learn, take notes, and provide community guidance during ICE or other government agency interactions with the community.
• Work with the State Director and IJ leadership to develop TRP responses to ICE or government agency actions against the community.
• Work with the IJ and communications teams to respond to media inquiries with accurate, concise information.
• Represent TRP at city and statewide meetings as instructed.
• Lead in material and system development to quickly respond to urgent actions, including intakes, triaging, community-facing materials, and trainings.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and training.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Juris Doctorate degree required. Familiarity with removal defense and experience handling removal cases strongly preferred. 1-2 years of immigration experience required. Experience in detained removal and federal district court is a plus. Senior Staff Attorney position will be considered for candidates with 4 or more years of experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people from 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; some evenings and weekends required.  

• Ability to quickly arrive on-site to respond to enforcement actions across 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: $70,000 - $80,000 – Staff Attorney or $80,000 - $90,000 – Senior Staff Attorney – Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.

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:  Community Education Content Coordinator

Supervisory Relationship: Lead Trainer, Community Education

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.

General Job Description

The Community Education Content Coordinator is responsible for developing, managing, and sharing high-quality, accessible educational materials and training resources for Community Navigators, organizations, and the public. This role oversees digital content platforms and collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to advance public education efforts.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Content Creation:

• Draft, proofread, and format training materials (i.e., presentations), training and technical assistance guides, one-pagers, flyers, and evaluation forms.
• Develop other visual aids or materials to convey information in accessible ways.
• Ensure materials are translated promptly and in the network's priority languages.
• Ensure materials are distributed through appropriate channels (e.g., the partner portal and the public-facing website).

Maintaining Platforms: 

• Manage the Illinois Immigration Information website, which serves as a shared platform for various immigrant-serving organizations from across the state.
• Plan, create, and manage content across digital platforms in alignment with organizational values and brand guidelines.
• Lead on executing periodic immigration updates on Facebook Lives.

Trainings & Technical Assistance: 

• In coordination with Lead Trainer, provide training and technical assistance for participating community navigator organizations in the form of in-person trainings and convenings, webinars, conference calls, materials, and other means as appropriate.
• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community and lead campaigns that advance immigrant rights.

Collaborate with Teams: 

• Work in partnership with organizational capacity building, leadership & advocacy teams, legal clinic, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the training content and materials are responsive, accessible, and accurate.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders throughout the training process.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations through coalition building and program development.

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 Qualifications and Skills:  

• Three or more years of experience working with immigrant justice organizations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience with social media strategy, content development, and best practices in digital organizing for brands/organizations.
• At least one year of experience in Canva is a plus.
• At least one year of experience in building and maintaining websites.
• 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 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).
• 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, a valid driver’s license and insurance, and the 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    

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

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: Facilities Service Technician: Serving Chicago's Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of Yard's Neighborhoods

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.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for a Facilities Service Technician located at our Little Village, Pilsen, and Back of Yards properties. The Facilities 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 Facilities Department’s Director, Manager, and/or Supervisor to maintain the exterior and interior of TRP’s commercial and residential buildings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance.
• 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 issues.
• 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 extraordinary circumstances regarding the properties or their occupants to the Facilities Director, 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 hard surfaces
• Removes garbage from all trash cans and waste baskets. 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.
• 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, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
• Assists in maintaining the inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project
• 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 base.
• Participates in ongoing training and education as assigned by the Facilities Director
• 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.
• Maintains personal handheld tools necessary for work order completion
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• 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 the Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality, and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work orders/service requests, 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 an 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, a valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and the ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.
• Possess at least 5 years of relevant administrative and financial management experience 

• Experience with the creation and monitoring of budgets strongly preferred 

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce, and database management, including report production and data analysis 

• Is an effective listener and can communicate well across multiple platforms  

• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide range of tasks 

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call
• Access to a car, a valid driver's license, and the 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.
• 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 lbs., 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.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions & exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function within the organization and requires you to be on-site for your scheduled workdays.

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    

Pay Range: $23 - $26

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report on-site to maintain critical services and operational functions of the organization, including, 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.

Position Title:  Grants Specialist, TRP Lending

Supervisory Relationship: Grants Program Manager, TRP Lending, LLC 

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 Lending, LLC, a TRP affiliate and designated CDFI, is seeking a Grants Specialist to support the administration of TRP Lending’s housing-related grant programs, including purchase and down-payment assistance grants, shared equity homeownership grants, and home improvement and rehabilitation grant programs. 

The Lending Grants Specialist is responsible for assisting the Grants Program Manager with day-to-day program operations, including applicant communication, document collection, eligibility verification support, data entry, and file management. This role engages directly with applicants to provide updates, assist with required documentation, and ensure a positive and supportive client experience throughout the grant process.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with intake, application follow-up, document collection, and file completion for grant applicants. 

• Communicate regularly with applicants to provide status updates, answer questions, and guide them through documentation requirements. 

• Review submitted documents for completeness and accuracy; flag issues or missing materials for resolution. 

• Enter application and client data into TRP’s CRM (Salesforce) and maintain accurate records. 

• Schedule applicant appointments, meetings, and follow-up calls as needed. 

• Prepare application files for final eligibility review by the Grants Program Manager. 

• Generate standard letters and notifications, including conditional approvals, document requests, and reminders. 

• Assist in preparing internal and external reporting, dashboards, and data summaries. 

• Support outreach and education activities, including workshops, events, and partner engagement. 

• Maintain strong customer service and uphold TRP Lending’s mission and equity-centered approach to financing and homeownership. 

• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development sessions. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

• 1–3 years of work experience in housing, lending, social services, customer service, or related field. 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to provide supportive, high-quality customer service. 

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. 

• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred (or willingness to learn). 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

• Commitment to TRP’s mission and values. 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. 

• Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the Chicago metropolitan area. 

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: $45,000 - $55,000

Full-time, Non-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 Title:  Grant Program Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Lending, TRP Lending, LLC

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 Lending, LLC, a TRP affiliate and designated CDFI, is seeking a Grants Program Manager to manage TRP Lending’s housing-related grant programs, including purchase and down-payment assistance grants, shared equity homeownership grants, and home improvement and rehabilitation grant programs.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage day-to-day operations of TRP Lending’s grant programs, including purchase/down-payment assistance, shared equity housing grants, and home improvement grants.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of shared equity homeownership, cooperative housing, and deed-restricted ownership models.
• Oversee applicant follow-up, documentation collection, intake review, and grant eligibility determination.
• Issue grant approval letters and denials based on program eligibility guidelines.
• Monitor all data and application records in TRP’s CRM (Salesforce) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track applications and deliverables; prepare reports and dashboards for internal needs and external program funders.
• Support the development and implementation of new lending and grant products.
• Pre-qualify and assess prospective borrowers’ readiness for homeownership; refer internally for counseling or financial coaching as needed.
• Build and manage lending and grant pipelines through outreach, partner engagement, and eligibility screening.
• Establish and maintain relationships with housing cooperatives, community land trusts, lenders, and community partners.
• Market TRP Lending loan and grant programs through workshops, presentations, events, and partnerships.
• Supervise and support grant specialists, processors, and housing navigators to ensure consistent and effective program delivery.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, customer service standards, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus 3–5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience administering federal, state, local, or philanthropic housing programs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Knowledge of shared equity homeownership models preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally work evenings/weekends.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to a car, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area and occasionally out of 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    

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

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 Title:  Grant Officer

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Manager, Subgrantee 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.

General Job Description

The Grant Officer oversees a portion of TRP’s grant programs that provide funding to immigrant justice organizations. The Grant Officer will oversee multiple grant programs, taking responsibility for program monitoring, grant compliance, and subgrantee success. The Grant Officer will provide quality technical assistance, training, and guidance to subgrantee partners as it relates to grant compliance and reporting

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Subgrantee Management: Oversee portfolio of grant programs and subgrantee organizations to support them in meeting their goals and adhering to the contract. Monitor goal progress & coordinate with finance to ensure grant expenditure.
• Subgrantee Programmatic Reporting: Review periodic subgrantee reports for accuracy and completeness. Request and review revised data from subgrantees as needed. Support in development and ongoing maintenance of reporting systems.
• Subgrantee Vouchers: Review periodic subgrantee financial vouchers for accuracy and completeness. Request and review revised vouchers and documentation from subgrantees as needed. Support in the development and ongoing maintenance of reporting systems.
• Training & Technical Assistance: Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to subgrantee partners as it relates to grant compliance and reporting.
• Data & Evaluation: Ensure subgrantee data is accurate, and reporting systems are maintained & reviewed frequently for any errors. Provide ongoing program evaluation and progress reports on individual subgrantee goal progress & overall program deliverables.
• Site Visits: Conduct annual site visits for each subgrantee and grant program. Support in the development of the site visit questionnaire, submission process, review of goal progress, and required documents. Produce site visit reports for each organization and program; in coordination with the supervisor, initiate performance improvement plans as applicable. Support in the collection of information and documents for TRP’s government audits.
• Record-Keeping and Organization: Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all grant-related documentation, including application documents, communications, compliance records, and reporting requirements.
• Copy Editing and Proofreading: Review all grant proposals and reports for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards. Ensure high-quality, error-free documentation.

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.
• 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 strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in immigrant justice organizations.
• Knowledge of government grant processes and requirements.
• 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.
• 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, a valid driver’s license and insurance, and the 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    

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

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:  Paralegal, In-House Clinic– Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Senior attorney or DOJ for In-house 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 and collaborative paralegal to work on affirmative cases as part of our in-house clinic team, in TRP's Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The paralegal will support a legal rep (attorney or DOJ). Support will include, but not be limited to: preparing forms and applications, working with clients and families to gather information, evidence, and supporting documentation, assisting with DACA screening and applications during Tuesday clinics, and mailing applications that are ready to be filed. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities: 

• Provide professional and courteous service to clients and potential clients, including answering and returning phone calls, case preparation, and case follow-up 

• Assist with screening, application preparation, and mailing for DACA renewal applications during Tuesday clinics. Complete any necessary follow-up post-clinic. 

• 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 the 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. 

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, handling primarily family-based petitions, naturalization, DACA, VAWA, U-visas, TPS, and asylum 

• Experience handling removal cases is a plus 

• Familiarity with filing requirements for USCIS and EOIR 

• 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 

• 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; 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

Position Classification & Salary    

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000, Salary commensurate with experience

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 Manager for Program Administration, Immigrant Justice

Supervisory Relationship: Sr. Director of  Strategic Growth

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 Senior Manager is responsible for providing administrative support to advance the mission and purpose of the Immigrant Justice Department; including budget and contract management, as well as developing and monitoring the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems across teams. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Budget Management:

• Assist the Sr. Director with the development and preparation of an annual operational budget for the department, including tracking and reporting on budget implementation. 

• Create, manage, and report on program budgets, including tracking and reporting on expenses and revenue. 

• Work with Programs, Institutional Advancement, and Finance teams to create budgets for grant applications and ensure compliance with grant requirements. 

• Support programs lead in understanding and having access to key financial data to support their budget management.  

• Ensure all financial practices adhere to relevant nonprofit accounting standards and regulations. 

Contract Management:

• Prepare and review contract documents, propose terms, and negotiate with external parties to ensure favorable and legally compliant agreements. 

• Maintain organized and accessible records of all contracts and related documentation.

• Create and update templates related to contract management. 

• Provide reports on contract status, performance, and potential issues to management. 

Systems Development, Implementation, and Evaluation:

• Assist the Sr. Director and other staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management. 

• Document operational procedures and policies, ensuring all team members are appropriately trained. 

• Monitor processes and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation. 

• Identify opportunities to leverage cross-program strengths for increased capacity.  

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. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Essential Qualifications and Skills:  

• Possess at least 5 years of relevant administrative and financial management experience 

• Experience with the creation and monitoring of budgets strongly preferred 

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce, and database management, including report production and data analysis 

• Is an effective listener and can communicate well across multiple platforms  

• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide range of tasks 

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    

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000. Salary commensurate with experience.

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: Staff Attorney/Full DOJ Representative, 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.

General Job Description

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic seeks a passionate and collaborative staff attorney/Full DOJ rep to join the Centralized Legal Services (CLS) team. The staff attorney/Full DOJ Rep will work with CLS team members at centralized legal services workshops as well as on clients represented by the team . The staff attorney/Full DOJ rep will maintain their own caseload.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management and Data Collection Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Maintain reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.​

Direct Legal Services:

• Conduct legal intake interviews for cases referred from CLS workshops to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
• Conduct legal intake interviews for detained individuals.
• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Work with managing attorney, CLS team members, program managers, and partner organizations to assist applicants on-site at large-scale workshops, including but not limited to: supervision, review, and RFE support.
• Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or Senior Attorney.
• Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews and ICE/ISAP check-ins, research applicable law, and write client affidavits as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.

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.

Performance Measures

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

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Two or more years practicing immigration law strongly Experience handling asylum and removal defense strongly preferred.
• Ability to represent clients before EOIR
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required.
• On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.

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: $70,000 - $80,000. Salary commensurate with experience.

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.

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.

Position Title: Real Estate Development Project Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Senior Real Estate Development 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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Real Estate Development Project Manager will work closely with the Senior Real Estate Development Manager (SREDM) on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction, managing all phases of affordable housing development, including site selection, feasibility analysis, entitlement, design, and construction. The Real Estate Development Project Manager will be expose to all real estate development activities from the planning stage – predevelopment due diligences - through construction completion stage to finally the disposition of the asset either to TRP’s Property Management Division or the owner of the asset. Additionally, the Real Estate Development Project Manager is responsible for real estate research, completing real estate development reports and other duties assigned by the SREDM.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with SREDM to learn from and support him in all real estate development duties: selection of sites and defining financing strategies to creatively combine multiple financing sources that ensure long-term project feasibility while aligning with TRP’s mission.
• Work with SREDM to plan acquisition strategies: identify, research, analyze, and acquire properties for development.
• Work with SREDM in managing relationships with development team members (legal counsel, architect, general contractor, real estate professionals, financial partners, and others) in negotiating acquisitions, preparing sales contracts, securing acquisition financing, gaining site control, and developing properties.
• Work with SREDM to complete due diligence of selected properties, including underwriting criteria, appraisals, surveys, environmental reports, zoning changes, and market studies.
• Conduct construction inspections and prepare timely construction reports.
• Prepare progress reports and correspondence to all related parties: directors, leadership teams/committees, staff, and partners/investors.
• Conduct research regarding rent levels, commercial space, household incomes, operating expenses, zoning, marketing, environmental issues, and construction costs.
• Prepare development and operational pro-forma budgets for proposed sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships and knowledge of programs with government agencies such as IHDA, HUD, the City of Chicago Department of Housing, Department of Planning and Development, financial institutions, and other sources of permanent and pre-development financing.
• Prepare and submit applications, coordinate duties to obtain commitments, and close on project financing in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain a database of properties that are or may become available in TRP’s service communities (location, building condition, sale price, ownership, etc.).
• Develop and maintain an accurate and complete project filing system documenting costs, expenses, pro formas, correspondence, and milestone achievements.
• Facilitate community outreach and engagement to ensure alignment with local needs.
• Maintain required job skills and professional competencies.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Achievement of annual project goals.
• Timely, high-quality production of development budgets, operational budgets, and financial documents.
• Effective and consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
• Active participation in required staff meetings and programs.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in development finance, real estate development, real estate finance, or community development required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications; experience with MS Access and GIS mapping preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public presentation abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people from diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within the Chicago area and occasionally out of state.
• Ability to visit construction sites/hard-hat areas, including walking on unfinished surfaces, maneuvering around materials and debris, and climbing stairs or ladders.

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly: $75,000 - $85,000

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.

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

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: Director of Occupancy

Supervisory Relationship: Vice President of Risk & Property 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 in 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, Facilities 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. The Director of Occupancy (DOO) will be primarily responsible for assisting new, online and potential applicants and tenants of the properties managed by TRP with the goal of achieving maximum occupancy. Additional duties include outreach to the community regarding TRP’s housing opportunities, tracking available units, posting vacancy listing in TRP’s website, maintaining waiting list of applicants  and  buildings,  processing  pre-applications  and  full  applications,  determining  eligibility and communicating the same to applicants. The DOO will be responsible for resident retention through successful engagement and resident services.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support assigned staff, including support with recruitment and selection; scheduling and job assignments; counseling/coaching; hands on completion of special projects; development and training in conjunction with the Designated Managing Broker (DMB); performance evaluation; disciplinary and other personnel actions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with DMB & Asset Management, establish best business practices and assess the resources necessary for daily operations, including among others, rent collections, leasing, marketing, financial review, and reporting. This assessment will also be mindful of the future growth objectives of the organization.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and applicable codes that govern the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensures that all applications meet regulatory compliance upon submitting to the Asset Management department for approval.
• Collaborate with other TRP departments to ensure high level of customer service is provided to tenants and clients.
• Develop a collaborative, team environment with strong communication and problem-solving
• Helps 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.
• In conjunction with (DMB) & Asset Management update operating procedures for all functional roles.
• Develop and maintain a social services network with community organizations.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Fair Housing law, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHAC, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.
• Assist in the implementation of marketing plans for TRP’s rental housing opportunities.
• Represent TRP and actively market TRP’s housing opportunities at workshops, housing fairs, and other public events.
• Submit all required internal and external Attend and participate in required organizational programs, board, committee, and staff meetings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Achievement of positive cash flow on all portfolio properties.
• Achievement of occupancy goals on all portfolio properties.
• Effective, consistent execution of supervision responsibilities, including coaching, mentoring, evaluation, training, and development.
• 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 Affordable Housing Compliance, Director of Facilities, VP of Property Management and Chief Financial Officer.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP's rental goals and organizational mission.
• 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.
• Effective management of housing and commercial development resources.
• Accurate and effective communication with TRP staff, partners, and clients.
• Achieve outreach and pre-application goals and the timely and quality production of performance reports.
• Effective coordination with other department members to achieve organizational goals.
• Effective management of public relationships with elected officials and city, county, and state public departments.
• Attend trainings and show a demonstrated ability to pass exams required for certification and/or licensing.
• Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
• Effective, consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Timely completion of all reports and compliance submissions as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Illinois Broker’s License required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum seven years’ work experience with increasing responsibilities in real estate portfolio management or a related field.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in budget development and financial analysis, residential and commercial lease negotiations, and real estate 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 organization professionally.
• 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 preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities required for the purpose of directing resources.
• 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 & Salary

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

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.

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

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.