Capacity Building Manager, Immigrant Justice

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization. Founded by a coalition of Pilsen churches in 1990, The Resurrection Project's mission is to build relationships and challenge people to act on their faith and values to create healthy communities through organizing, education and community development. The organization primarily serves low and moderate-income families in Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, and Melrose Park.

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 Capacity Building Program Manager’s primary function will be to oversee capacity building efforts for TRP’s 60+ immigrant-serving partner organizations, including developing training curriculum and coordinating with external technical assistance partners to provide trainings and other support to agencies. This position serves as lead developer and coordinator for the Colibrí Fellowship and Learning Lab programs.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead in planning and execution of the Colibrí Fellowship for DOJ accreditation, including:
  • Manage application and selection process annually, including engaging external reviewers from previous classes
  • Coordinate communication, contractual agreements, payments, and session planning with external training partners
  • Support on the recruitment of DOJ Accredited Representative/attorney mentors with training partner
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate agenda at in-person convenings for fellows including monthly sessions, kickoff retreat, mid-year retreat, and end of year graduation ceremony
  • Develop and update all communication internally and externally including Canva designs, Alumni newsletters, social media posts, and other program materials
  • Lead in program evaluation and data collection around deliverables, including developing reporting templates
  • Serving as mentor and liaison for Colibri national Local Lead Agency partners, including managing RFP process, leading train-the trainer program, ensuring curriculum and template materials are up to date, providing technical assistance, traveling to support in-person sessions, and leading in joint program evaluation
• Lead in execution of Learning Labs training programs, including:
  • Manage application and selection process, annually
  • Oversee, plan, coordinate, and facilitate agendas at in-person training sessions and overnight retreat
  • Coordinate communication, contractual agreements, payments, and session planning with external training partners
  • Tailor curriculum as needed to respond to ecosystem needs
  • Lead Learning Lab Semilla funding process, including RFP and contracting process, review and selection, and conducting monthly meetings with funding recipients to support their work plan
• Provide technical assistance to Illinois organizations, Colibri Fellows and alumni on DOJ Recognition & Accreditation application process
• Manage Access to Justice career portal, including ensuring postings are reviewed and posted regularly, strategizing around social media ad buys, and conducting outreach to partner network
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs), execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and collect and process periodic invoices for technical assistance agencies
• Engage frequently in strategic thinking particularly as it relates to the development of the capacity building programs and provide recommendations as needed
• Assist director in managing budget, evaluation methods, and reporting related to grants and ensuring compliance
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or significant track record working within immigrant communities
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups; Previous DOJ accreditation a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Love of public speaking, facilitating, and engaging with in-person and virtual audiences. Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and to effectively
• Demonstrated leadership in the legal services sector or immigrant rights organizations
• 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, pay close attention to detail, and meet established timelines and goals
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, relationship building, and collaborative planning
  • Technical skills in Microsoft Office and proficiency with data systems and 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

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