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We employ people that believe in The Resurrection Project’s mission, and offer opportunities for personal growth. We have achieved our success because of the people we employ.

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.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send us your resume and cover letter by e-mail at [email protected].

Please send all resumes and cover letters to the attention of our Human Resources Department. We kindly request no phone calls please.

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Facilities Painter

05/28/2025

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

Position Title: Facilities Painter

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

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform general repair and maintenance such as, but not limited to the following:
  • Examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
  • Make on-site preparations such as, covering furniture, removing fixtures
  • Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
  • Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
  • Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
  • Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
  • Apply varnish and other finishes
  • Calculate costs and negotiate prices in conjunction with Supervisor
  • Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
  • Practice Renovate Right Best Practices
  • Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements.
  • Basic carpentry repairs such as doors, door jambs, locks, cabinets, countertops, window sash, windowsills, and window screen repairs or replacements.
  • Participates in vacant unit turn-over process which is our “Make-Ready” program to help ensure that vacant apartments are quickly assessed, assigned, and made ready for new prospect/resident move in.
  • Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent and/or Facilities Supervisor.
  • Maintains assigned work areas in a neat and organized fashion by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces once work has been performed
  • Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
  • Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.
  • Treats all tenants, occupants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.
  • Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project in addition to shop-stock items.
  • Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition.
  • Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents.
  • Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards.
  • Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.
  • Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Superintendent and Facilities Manager.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.
  • Assists with maintenance emergencies, when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership.
  • High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field.
  • Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field.
  • Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.
  • Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate 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 weekends required.
  • 24 Hour On-Call responsibilities for emergencies
  • This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.
  • Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and out of
  • 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.
  • Maintain all Painting related equipment (Brushes, Rollers, Ect.)
  • Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.
  • Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.
  • Lifting, carrying weights of 50, climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.
  • Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.

 

Position Classification & Salary

Hourly: $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.

 

REAS Administrative Assistant

05/08/2025

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

Position Title: REAS Administrative Assistant

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 Administrative Assistant works directly the VP of Property Management to manage internal and external, correspondence, Parcel delivery, assist in meeting set up and oversight. The Admin oversee special projects assigned by department lead. The Admin will work with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization. The Admin 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, visitors, staff in a professional calm demeanor.
  • Be able to communicate in English written and verbally in a clear and polite tone.
  • 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.
  • 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 multitask.
  • 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 assigned

 

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

  • Work experience within Property Management, Customer service, Front desk 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 tasks 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 Required.
  • 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 - $23

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.

 

Information Technology Operations Coordinator

05/08/2025

The Information Technology Operations Coordinator has a role in supporting the IT team in delivering consistent, high-quality service, reporting directly to the VP of Information Technology while working closely with the IT Manager to roll out audits, new systems and projects. This position involves coordinating various IT activities, internal department operational processes, and providing support to the IT team and end-users. This role requires it to be highly organized, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure and operations. This role requires proactive planning, effective execution, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Position Title: Information Technology Operations Coordinator

Supervisory Relationship: Information Technology

 

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 Information Technology Operations Coordinator has a role in supporting the IT team in delivering consistent, high-quality service, reporting directly to the VP of Information Technology while working closely with the IT Manager to roll out audits, new systems and projects. This position involves coordinating various IT activities, internal department operational processes, and providing support to the IT team and end-users. This role requires it to be highly organized, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure and operations. This role requires proactive planning, effective execution, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate setup, installation, and movement of IT equipment for office builds, moves, and upgrades
  • Maintain accurate records for shared service accounts, passwords, and access credentials to users.
  • Work with vendors and internal teams to track deliveries, schedule repairs, and follow up on installations
  • Support staff onboarding and offboarding by managing hardware assignments and tracking software installs
  • Monitor and help maintain company access control and surveillance systems
  • Track progress, identify potential roadblocks, and facilitate communication to keep projects on track and strategically relevant.
  • Responsible for compiling and analyzing operational data to generate reports for the IT team highlighting KPIs, identify trends and provide insights informing resource allocation and risk management
  • Assist with inventory audits, license tracking, and equipment purchasing coordination
  • Keep company-facing platforms like the intranet and internal wiki updated
  • Help coordinate logistics for tech and cybersecurity training as well as tracking staff completion
  • Contribute to the development of user training materials related to IT operations.
  • Generate regular reports on IT operational metrics, system performance, and incident trends.
  • Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation for IT operational procedures, workflows, and configurations.
  • Ensure IT operations adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Support strategic initiatives conducting research, gather data and coordinates logistics in some Tech projects
  • Identify opportunities for ensuring operational efficiencies in alignment with strategy and process improvement within IT operations and contribute to the implementation of more efficient workflows.
  • Provide operational support for IT projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and communication.
  • Assist in the tracking of project timelines and deliverables from an operational perspective.
  • Other duties as the job requires

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in an IT support or operations role.
  • Experience with IT monitoring tools and ticketing systems.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ITIL Foundation certification, or any other project management methodology.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proficiency in Share Point and Salesforce environment
  • Experience in project coordination or support.

 

Position Classification & Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

 

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.

 

Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

04/30/2025

Join our dynamic team as the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications! We’re on the lookout for an innovative and experienced communications professional who will partner with the Director to bring TRP's marketing and communication strategies to life. If you thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where every day is an adventure, this role is perfect for you.

As a key player in our mission, you will be instrumental in crafting and integrating captivating bilingual (Spanish) written and visual content that resonates with both our internal teams and the wider community. Your creativity will shine as you lead the development of program-specific content while expertly managing exciting projects that keep our audiences engaged.

In this position, you will also enhance the inner workings of our Marketing and Communications (MarCom) department by supporting our editorial calendar, email marketing initiatives, and content management processes. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you will work closely with our Director of Communications, Creative Director, Communications Manager, and Web Master, while also partnering with our Institutional Advancement (IA) team under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer.

Position Title: Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Marketing and Communications

 

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

Join our dynamic team as the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications! We’re on the lookout for an innovative and experienced communications professional who will partner with the Director to bring TRP's marketing and communication strategies to life. If you thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where every day is an adventure, this role is perfect for you.

As a key player in our mission, you will be instrumental in crafting and integrating captivating bilingual (Spanish) written and visual content that resonates with both our internal teams and the wider community. Your creativity will shine as you lead the development of program-specific content while expertly managing exciting projects that keep our audiences engaged.

In this position, you will also enhance the inner workings of our Marketing and Communications (MarCom) department by supporting our editorial calendar, email marketing initiatives, and content management processes. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you will work closely with our Director of Communications, Creative Director, Communications Manager, and Web Master, while also partnering with our Institutional Advancement (IA) team under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall Support: The Associate Director is essential in supporting the writing, development, and execution of marketing and communications strategies. This role focuses on crafting compelling narratives that enhance TRP’s brand position and reputation while driving engagement with various program initiatives and projects.

 

Content Development and Management

  • Lead the development of program-specific content for various channels, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
  • Manage the editorial calendar and content scheduling.
  • Oversee the dissemination of mass email communications using MailChimp and lists management.
  • Maintain and organize TRP’s story bank repository of staff, client, and community testimonials.
  • Maintain the TRP website.

 

Media Relations Support

  • Assist in cultivating relationships with media outlets and reporters.
  • Support the management of press inquiries and expert interviews.
  • Contribute to drafting press releases and pitches.
  • Maintain an updated press contact list and the TRP press kit.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with the Creative Director to support using branded templates and maintain TRP’s video and photo assets.
  • Work with the Communications Manager on social media content, metrics, and reporting.
  • The role works cross-functionally/departmentally based on organizational priorities- supporting all facets of TRP’s work; housing, immigration, community health, community engagement, policy, fundraising, monitor and evaluation, and others.
  • Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement (IA) team on communications plans for TRP keystone events but limited to the 35th Anniversary community celebration, gala, and campaign, annual breast cancer walk-a-thon, annual HOPE celebration, annual community Street Mass, and others.

 

Internal Communications

  • Develop and disseminate the monthly newsletter.
  • Support internal events, colleagues news and wins through written communications.
  • Ensure the application of TRP’s Editorial Style Guide across all content and manage a system of review.
  • Maintain the intranet with updated TRP and its programs collateral.

 

Reporting and Analysis

  • Analyze and report on metrics of media campaigns, performance and reach.
  • Maintain the list of media mentions and reporting metrics of performance and reach.

 

Other Duties: Director of MarCom may assign other duties to meet goals.

 

Performance Measures

  • Content Quality and Consistency: Maintain high-quality, brand-compliant written content in English and Spanish across all communications materials. AP style writing and copy editing preferred.
  • Project Management Efficiency: Manage projects and deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaboration Effectiveness: Demonstrate strong collaboration with direct and internal teams, external stakeholders; TRP residents, TRP Board of Directors, community members, and city, state, and community partners.
  • Communication Effectiveness: Track and report on communication metrics to demonstrate impact.
  • Process Improvement: contribute to the improvement of communication workflows.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 6+ years of professional experience in marketing and communications and/or media.
  • Required - Fluency in Spanish (Bilingual and Biliterate).
  • Expert writing/copy editing.
  • Proven success in public relations, multimedia storytelling, and project planning.
  • Strong understanding of marketing and communication fundamentals.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to support innovative communication strategies.
  • Strong project management, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Calm and able to adapt quickly in critical situations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 360, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, and social media platforms.
  • Understanding of e-newsletter distribution platforms.

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

  • Chicago based.
  • Ability to work with a hybrid schedule, 2 days in-office and 3 days remote (in Chicago.)
  • Ability to drive and travel occasionally within city and suburbs.

 

Position Classification & Salary

Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

 

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.

 

Paralegal, Centralized Legal Services

04/10/2025

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic seeks a passionate and collaborative paralegal to join the New Immigrants team. The paralegal will work with New Immigrants team members and IJ partnerships team members at pro se workshops as well as on cases kept by the team for full scope representation.

Position Title: Paralegal, Centralized Legal Services

Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney, Centralized Legal Services

 

Organization General Description:

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

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

 

Department Description

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation. The Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic offers direct legal services while engaging clients in advocacy and education and provides resources for the community to prepare for changes in immigration policy.

 

General Job Description

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic seeks a passionate and collaborative paralegal to join the New Immigrants team. The paralegal will work with New Immigrants team members and IJ partnerships team members at pro se workshops as well as on cases kept by the team for full scope representation.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

DirectServices,CaseManagement,andData Collection Responsibilities:

  • Work with managing attorney, program managers, and partner organizations to assist applicants on-site at largescale workshops, including, but not limited to:
    • Application Preparation
    • RFE intakes and responses
    • Workshop set up and maintenance
  • Provide professional and courteous service to clients and potential clients including answering and returning phone calls, case preparation, and case follow-up.
  • Work with attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives to prepare forms for various case types, mailings to USCIS, and filings to immigration court or the Board of Immigration Appeals.
  • Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Performance Measures:

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

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal strongly preferred
  • Ability to assist attorneys with new client intake with limited supervision
  • Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community
  • Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
  • MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

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

 

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

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

 

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

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.

 

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

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

 

How To Apply

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