Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Senior Campaign Organizer

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Organizing and Leadership, Immigrant Justice

Organization General Description:

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

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

The Senior Campaign Organizer leads TRP’s Immigrant Justice campaigns, in partnership with the IJ team, partner organizations, and other stakeholders. The senior organizer plans, designs, and implements campaigns focusing on community protection, rapid response, and policies advancing immigrant rights.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Design and implement campaign strategy for key TRP immigrant justice advocacy campaigns at the city, county, and state level
• Serve as TRP representative in other immigrant justice advocacy coalition
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to advocacy campaigns
• Build strong working relationships with partner organizations, agencies, and elected officials
• Represent TRP at various settings including coalitions, conferences, funders, community partners, and media
• Must keep current of changes in immigration law and procedures
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
• Supervision of organizers as team grows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Campaign Design and Implementation:

• Assist with strategy to establish and execute or participate in effective winning campaigns
• Train partners in campaign strategy, tactics, building relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and forming coalitions
• Champion TRP’s effective role as a leading partner in coalitions at local, state, and
• federal levels
• Organize team, community leaders, and partners to execute campaign strategies, tactics, and goals
• Coordinate successful deportation defense actions including rapid response, ICE check- ins, court hearings, press conferences and other public events

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to campaign work and organizing.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice
• 5 or more years of experience in working with immigrant communities
• 3 or more years of organizing experience
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
• Demonstrated public speaking skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• 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: $70,000-$80,000 (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: Staff Attorney/Full DOJ – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, 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 by 2025.

General Job Description

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative Staff Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ Representative to work on affirmative and removal cases, in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The Staff Attorney or Fully Accredited DOJ will maintain their own caseload and collaborate with attorneys, accredited representatives and paralegals to provide high quality legal services to the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic’s clients.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Handle a caseload including but not limited to: U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree OR Full DOJ Accreditation
• At least one year of experience working in affirmative immigration law required, experience in removal defense strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• 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

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: Facilities Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Facilities

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 Facilities Manager will report to the Director of Facilities and be responsible for the overall maintenance and safe operation of the buildings, equipment, and grounds of the entire TRP portfolio. The Facilities Manager has direct responsibility over the Facilities Technicians and Make-Ready Technicians for all residential, commercial, vacant lots and spaces across the TRP portfolio. The Facilities Manager assists the Director of Facilities with the management of contracted vendors and third-party services such as but not limited to landscaping, snow removal, janitorial and preventative maintenance services.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Facilities Technicians and Make-Ready Technicians in addition to vendors and contractors.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and applicable codes that govern the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensures the safe operation of the equipment that serves all TRP buildings through a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures work orders and make ready apartment turns are assessed, assigned, and executed in a timely fashion via our Yardi.
• Participates in vacant unit turn-over process known as our "Make-Ready" program by assigning tasks, ordering supplies, scheduling vendors/contractors and performing final inspections ensuring apartments are quickly turned and returned to market with as little down time as possible.
• Work closely with the Director of Facilities and Property Managers to identify various costs- savings scenarios of proposed workflow and process efficiencies.
• Identify and prioritize deferred maintenance projects in conjunction with the Director of Facilities based upon an annual facilities condition assessment.
• Serves as a point of contact for emergencies in a rotating schedule
• Oversee the boiler, refrigeration, and life- safety functions and operations of the TRP portfolio, commercial and residential in conjunction with designated staff.
• Ensures OSHA standards are being implemented and adhered-
• Manages special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of
• 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 Director of Facilities.
• Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
• Treats all tenants, occupants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project in addition to shop-stock items.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned.
• Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.
• Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Trade School graduate
• Alternatively, to the above, a minimum of 10 years of previous building maintenance experience, preferably in a multi-family setting. Must have a minimum of 7 years supervisory or management. Must display excellent written and oral communications.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Advanced user of mobile technology and apps.
• Proficiency in a Computer Maintenance Management Software preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrates and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to provide professional written reports, provide email follow-up to vendors, tenants, and staff.
• Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization including staff, peers, superiors, and senior management.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver's license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50 , climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions and exposure to inclement weather.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $63,000 - $70,000

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: REAS Leasing & Administrative Coordinator

Supervisory Relationship: VP Of Property & Risk Management

Organization General Description:

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

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

General Job Description

The Leasing Administrative Coordinator works directly with the VP of Property Management to manage internal and external, correspondence, Parcel delivery, assist in meeting set up and oversight. The Coordinator oversees special projects assigned by department lead. The Coordinator will work with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization. The Coordinator will handle phone calls, document client entries and interactions into Yardi and Salesforce, and facilitate cross functional departmental interactions.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet, interact, and build the initial client relationship and confidence in TRP with every prospective client, visitor, and staff in a professional calm demeanor.
• Provides up to date and accurate listing information for potential clients
• Be able to communicate in English written and verbally in a clear and polite
• Be able to operate office equipment.
• Be able to sit, stand, walk, lift as required for position
• Keep updated records and detailed documentation of client interactions, concerns, and complaints in, Yardi, and Salesforce.
• Organizes and maintains internal and external mail or parcels.
• Provides support by maintaining clear communication between internal and external organizations, personnel, and senior leadership
• Uses good judgment to discern what issues may be urgent for immediate transfer to supervisor’s attention.
• Assists in preparing timely, professional written correspondence.
• Documents and follows up on Resident concerns
• Assists with Open House and Lease Signings
• Assists and support Facilities team with work order creation, follow-up and close-out
• Assists and supports PM team with administrative tasks
• Assists and supports AM team with administrative tasks
• Assist in projects pertaining to meetings as needed to relay information
• Assist in implementation of staff events and outings.
• Works on special projects which include multiple facets of operational or departmental needs.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality relating to information coming into or out of the office.
• Must have the ability to multitasking
• Serves as a translator when clients request this at their interview appointment.
• Supports VP of Property Management with employee engagement initiatives.
• Supports department with administrative tasked during staff turn-over
• Other duties as

Performance Measures

• Timely, accurate completion of assigned projects and asks.
• Timely, accurate maintenance of time management.
• Effective and supportive relationships visitors, staff, and other external partners.
• Active participation in required staff programs, and meetings.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Leasing License Required
• Administrative services experience.
• Work experience within Property Management, Customer service, Front desk services. Preferably.
• Ability to communicate instructions to clients; questions and inquiries must be sufficiently addressed to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple task and duties.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in a timely, professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Detail oriented and well-organized.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a team, problem solve, and be persistent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Salesforce (or similar CRM systems), smart devices, and the internet.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as requested.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly: $21 - $25

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: Senior Manager, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, 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 by 2025.

General Job Description

The Senior Manager, Legal Clinic Administration is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations of the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic, including all practice areas. The Senior Manager ensures consistent and ethical provision of services, data reporting and collection, and grant compliance through development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and systems. The Senior Manager supports the Legal Director in strategic planning and vision for the clinic.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, Train, and Mentor Staff:
  • 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.
  • Intentionally check-in with staff on any development opportunities & performance feedback.
• Clinic Operations Management
  • Lead internal efforts to design effective systems for the delivery of legal services, such as internal and external referrals, case management software, and centralized intake;
  • Monitor and maintain case management systems in collaboration with Monitoring & Evaluation team.
  • In collaboration with the Director, ensure policies & procedures are updated to reflect current service provision and strategy needs
  • Ensure the clinic staff and volunteers maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all grant-related documentation, including application documents, communications, compliance records, and reporting requirements.
• Data Management:
  • Lead in the design, review, and maintenance of the Immigrant Justice Department’s data collection tools and methodology for data entry in collaboration with Director and legal admin team
  • Ensure all legal clinic data is accurate and reporting systems are maintained & reviewed frequently for any errors. Provide on-going program evaluation and progress reports on individual staff/team goal progress & overall clinic deliverables.
  • Produce reports and/or pull stories for use in collateral, media, grant reports, etc.
  • Lead in internal audit processes for the entire legal clinic, ensuring procedures are followed, providing templates, etc.
• Grant Reporting & Management:
  • Serve as the main point of contact between the organization and awarding agencies.
  • Prepare & submit monthly and quarterly government reports on provided templates and narrative reports detailing project progress, milestones, and financial expenditures as per grant requirements.
  • Lead in preparation of information and documents for TRP’s government audits.
  • Lead in preparation of information and documents requested by TRP’s executive team and board.
  • Support in preparing and submitting proposals to funders and other stakeholders. Includes pulling relevant data and preparing supplemental documents
• Material Development: Provide direction, oversight, and maintenance of material development, including templates for clinic use across practice areas such as: workshop and training materials, one-pagers in response to program updates, intake forms, legal screeners, cover letters...
• Training & Technical Assistance: Ensure clinic staff are all trained on appropriate systems, policies, procedures, and grant reporting requirements. Collaborate with other Immigrant Justice teams to develop and lead trainings for the team.
  • Serve as main point of contact between legal clinic staff and case management system technical support (not sure exactly how to word this, but we need, for example, to be our main point of contact with LLX
• Client Support Services Oversight:
  • In collaboration with the Support Services Coordinator, lead internal design and maintenance of effective systems for case management service delivery;
  • Oversee efforts to collect, maintain, and
  • Collaborate with the legal team…
  • In collaboration with SSC and Legal Director, identify and develop opportunities for additional support services
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Actively engage in understanding current immigration law and TRP’s office procedures relating to immigration case work
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication;
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to immigration legal services and grant management required;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
• Experience with supervision of staff, volunteers, and interns required;
• 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, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals;
• Eye for details, copy editing ,and proof reading to ensure high-quality, error-free documentation;
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and proficiency with data systems and government grant reporting;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situation and with a high volume of public and professional inquiries while exhibiting sound judgment and using discretion; and
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

Benefits:

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

Position Classification & Salary    

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

Fulltime, Exempt Essential.

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: Melrose Park

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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technician located at our Melrose Park property. 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 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 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 extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its 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 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.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service 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 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)
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.
• Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by 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 hand held tools necessary for work order completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Knowledge 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 Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekend, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call.
• 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.
• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50, climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions and exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $25 - $28

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: Community Organizer

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Organizing and Leadership, Immigrant Justice

Organization General Description:

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

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

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

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as first point of contact for immigration enforcement actions threatening families and communities, including deportation or ICE raid alerts and determines course of action following alert.
• Works in partnership with other organizations to build deportation defense rapid response infrastructure to protect families and communities.
• Convenes community and organizational partners.
• Attends and represents TRP at interagency and community meetings and roundtables.
• Builds relationships with local schools, churches, and neighborhood institutions to support deportation defense work.
• Develops and leads participatory deportation defense campaigns including for individual deportation
• Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Assist with implementation of communications and media strategy related to deportation defense.
• Must keep current of changes in immigration law and procedures.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders and TRP partner institutions to promote and further TRP’s organizational mission.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Successful development and implementation of rapid response strategy.
• Successful development and implementation of deportation defense campaigns and actions including rapid response, ICE check-ins, court hearings, press conferences and other public events.
• Number of community and inter-organizational convenings.
• Attendance and active participation at partner meetings.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in working with immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities as it relates to community organizing.

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

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 (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: Facilities Service Technician: Chicago

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 in 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for 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 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 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 extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its 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 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.
• Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service 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 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 on-going training and education as assigned by 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 hand held tools necessary for work order completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.

Essential Knowledge 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 Facilities-Maintenance field.
• Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.
• Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
• Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekend, in addition to 24-Hour Emergency On-Call.
• 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.
• Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
• Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
• Lifting, carrying weights of 50, climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.
• Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions and exposure to inclement weather.
• This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. $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.

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.