The Housing Rights Center offers free housing counseling, discrimination investigation and outreach and education.
For rental assistance, shelter and housing, call 211.
Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC is currently accepting applications for the following position(s):​​​​
Temporary Rental Assistance Program Coordinator
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The Housing Rights Center (“HRC”) is seeking Two (2) Full-Time Temporary Rental Assistance Program Coordinators who will work with a Program Manager, an Accounting Clerk, and four Program Coordinators.
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BACKGROUND:
In existence since 1968, the HRC is dedicated to achieving discrimination-free housing as well as educating communities on landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Even as the economy continues its recovery from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, thousands of Angelinos face rental debt and fear of evictions. The City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles have made short-term rental assistance funding available to assist eligible households through the StayHoused LA (SHLA) Collaborative. The Rental Assistance Program Coordinator is a full-time temporary position through June 2026. The position may be extended beyond that time.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: ​
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Work in partnership with SHLA Legal Service Providers (LSPs) on the LA County and City Eviction Defense & Prevention Programs to review and process rental assistance applications for income-eligible households.
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Provide the information necessary to clarify program guidelines, and support LSPs with the application process.
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Provide information about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities in accordance with federal, state, and local eviction and tenant protection resolutions.
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Maintain accurate records for program reporting.
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Perform any other work duties requested by the Program Manager and SHLA RAP team.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have a demonstrated interest in civil rights and social justice issues and a willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
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SKILLS:
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Must have excellent time management and organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical problem solvers, flexible and adaptable, and feel comfortable with meeting in person with the public.
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Must have reliable transportation (an insured vehicle) to enable travel throughout Los Angeles County.
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Case Management experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of landlord-tenant and/or fair housing laws is a plus.
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Spanish language fluency is a plus but not required.
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SCHEDULE:
Three days a week at HRC’s Los Angeles office, two days remote. 40 hour work week.
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SALARY:
Range: $50K - $55K/annually, depending on experience.
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BENEFITS:
The HRC offers an excellent benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance. A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution is available after one year of employment. A generous paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave package are also provided.
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APPLICATIONS:
Please email a resume and cover letter to:
Marlene Sanchez, Program Manager
Housing Rights Center
3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90010
msanchez@housingrightscenter.org
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The Housing Rights Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Outreach Coordinator
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The Housing Rights Center (“HRC”) is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator to provide education and outreach on fair housing and landlord-tenant issues throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.​
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BACKGROUND:
HRC is one of the nation’s largest non-profits solely dedicated to achieving discrimination-free housing. HRC has a full-time staff of approximately 42 and offers: (1) housing discrimination investigation, (2) enforcement and impact litigation, (3) outreach and education, and (4) general landlord/tenant counseling.
HRC’s mission is to actively support and promote fair housing through education, advocacy, and litigation, to the end that all persons have the opportunity to secure the housing they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income or other characteristics protected by law. The outreach team conducts trainings, holds workshops and clinics and produces materials and media to support HRC’s outreach and education goals.
The Outreach Coordinator’s work will be conducted primarily at HRC’s main office, off-site (primarily at workshops and events), and remotely. This position requires weekly local travel in Los Angeles County for outreach events (workshops, booths, and literature distribution), with less frequent travel to Ventura County.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: ​
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Plan, promote, and conduct workshops, presentations, and trainings on fair housing laws for audiences of tenants, landlords, managers, non-profit agencies, and government staff.
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Conduct interviews and upload data from interviews.
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Maintain program records through accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
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Engage directly with the communities served by staffing outreach booths at resource fairs and hosting walk-in clinic sessions.
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Deliver and distribute outreach and education materials throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County.
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Assist with improving fair housing outreach and education materials and developing new fair housing outreach and education materials.
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Create and post engaging content to social media pages and website.
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Maintain and promote HRC’s relationships with city officials, local organizations and community-based agencies.
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Stay informed of current fair housing and landlord-tenant laws
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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A demonstrated sincere interest in helping others.
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Demonstrated interest in civil rights and social justice issues.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfort with public speaking and ability to engage an audience.
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Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with using applications such as Excel, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and MS Forms.
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Reliable and strong internet connection (able to conduct presentations via live video).
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This office position requires occasional lifting and moving of office materials 25 pounds or less.
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Must possess a valid California's Driver License, proof of auto liability insurance, and have the full-time use of a personal vehicle to enable local travel through Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
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This position requires a 40-hour work week with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend and evening hours.
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Previous experience and knowledge of landlord/tenant laws preferred but HRC will provide training.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range: $54,000 - $60,000, depending on experience. HRC offers an excellent benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance. A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution is available after one year of employment. A generous paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave package is also provided.
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APPLICATIONS:
Please e-mail or mail a resume AND cover letter (no phone calls, please) describing your interest and qualifications to:
Laurel Steven, Office Manager
E-mail: LSteven@housingrightscenter.org (add “Outreach Coordinator Position” in subject line)
Mail: Housing Rights Center, 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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We will review applications on a rolling basis. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
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The Housing Rights Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Outreach Coordinator (Temporary)
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The Housing Rights Center (“HRC”) is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator to provide education and outreach on fair housing and landlord-tenant issues throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.​
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BACKGROUND:
HRC is one of the nation’s largest non-profits solely dedicated to achieving discrimination-free housing. HRC has a full-time staff of approximately 42 and offers: (1) housing discrimination investigation, (2) enforcement and impact litigation, (3) outreach and education, and (4) general landlord/tenant counseling.
HRC’s mission is to actively support and promote fair housing through education, advocacy, and litigation, to the end that all persons have the opportunity to secure the housing they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income or other characteristics protected by law. The outreach team conducts trainings, holds workshops and clinics and produces materials and media to support HRC’s outreach and education goals.
This full-time, temporary position ending in November 2025 is hybrid-remote with the majority of work performed off-site. This position requires frequent local travel in Los Angeles County for outreach events (workshops, booths, and literature distribution), along with reliable and insured personal transportation. The Outreach Coordinator’s work will be conducted primarily at HRC’s main office, off-site (primarily at workshops and events), and remotely. This position requires weekly local travel in Los Angeles County for outreach events (workshops, booths, and literature distribution), with less frequent travel to Ventura County (once a month at most).
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RESPONSIBILITIES: ​
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Plan, promote, and conduct workshops, presentations, and trainings on fair housing laws for audiences of tenants, landlords, managers, non-profit agencies, and government staff.
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Conduct interviews and upload data from interviews.
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Maintain program records through accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
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Engage directly with the communities served by staffing outreach booths at resource fairs and hosting walk-in clinic sessions.
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Deliver and distribute outreach and education materials throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County.
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Assist with improving fair housing outreach and education materials and developing new fair housing outreach and education materials.
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Create and post engaging content to social media pages and website.
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Maintain and promote HRC’s relationships with city officials, local organizations and community-based agencies.
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Stay informed of current fair housing and landlord-tenant laws.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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A demonstrated sincere interest in helping others;
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Demonstrated interest in civil rights and social justice issues.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfort with public speaking and ability to engage an audience.
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Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with using applications such as Excel, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and MS Forms.
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Reliable and strong internet connection (able to conduct presentations via live video).
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This office position requires occasional lifting and moving of office materials 25 pounds or less.
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Must possess a valid California's Driver License, proof of auto liability insurance, and have the full-time use of a personal vehicle to enable local travel through Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
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This position requires a 40-hour work week with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend and evening hours.
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Previous experience and knowledge of landlord/tenant laws preferred; training provided.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range: $52,000 - $60,000, depending on experience. HRC offers an excellent benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance. A generous paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave package is also provided.
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APPLICATIONS:
Please e-mail or mail a resume AND cover letter (no phone calls, please) describing your interest and qualifications to:
Laurel Steven, Office Manager
E-mail: LSteven@housingrightscenter.org (add “Temporary Outreach Coordinator Position” in subject line)
Mail: Housing Rights Center, 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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We will review applications on a rolling basis. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
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The Housing Rights Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Housing Case Analyst/Investigator
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The Housing Rights Center ("HRC") is seeking a Housing Case Analyst/Investigator. HRC is the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit fair housing organization. Our mission is to actively support and promote fair housing to the end that all persons have the opportunity to secure and protect the housing they desire and can afford, without discrimination based on their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income including Section 8, immigration status or other protected areas. HRC provides: (1) Housing Discrimination Complaint Investigation, (2) Legal Services, (3) Outreach and Education, and (4) Landlord/Tenant Counseling in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The Case Analyst/Investigator is expected to work 40 hours/week, during business hours, and primarily at the Los Angeles office with possible remote workdays.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: ​
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Work with staff to analyze, investigate and resolve housing discrimination complaints which includes:
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Coordinating, analyzing, and conducting tests (comparing the treatment of applicants)
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Taking witness statements and surveying tenants
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Compiling accurate and complete case files, conducting necessary research, and
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Counseling clients throughout the complaint process.
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Coordinate the resolution of discrimination complaints, through conciliation and litigation support.
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Assist with tester recruitment and training.
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Further compliance with contractual requirements and fair housing goals.
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Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
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Communicate and negotiate with landlords and housing providers
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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A demonstrated and sincere commitment to civil rights, social justice, acceptance and inclusivity.
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Strong knowledge of landlord/tenant and fair housing laws is a plus.
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Investigation, legal research and complex analytical skills are a plus.
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Excellent time management skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
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Must be well organized, be able to meet multiple deadlines and be a strong team member.
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Spanish fluency is a plus.​
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SALARY RANGE: $52K - $58K depending on experience; BENEFITS: HRC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution to the plan regardless of employee contribution.
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APPLICATIONS: Please e-mail or mail a resume AND cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to:
Laurel Steven, Office Manager; E-mail: lsteven@housingrightscenter.org or Mail: Housing Rights Center, 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Application deadline: February 21, 2025, 11:59pm PST.
Anticipated start date: March 3, 2025
Posted: February 6, 2025
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The Housing Rights Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Housing Tester (Undercover housing shopper)
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To apply, please email a resume and a brief cover letter describing your skills and interest in the position to Laurel Steven at lsteven@housingrightscenter.org.
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Are you interested in pro bono or other volunteer opportunities with HRC? Visit our Volunteer page
Housing Tester (Undercover housing shopper)
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The Housing Rights Center ("HRC") is seeking a Tester to help uncover differential treatment by inquiring about rental listings and then reporting their experiences. HRC is the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit fair housing organization. Our mission is to actively support and promote fair housing through education and advocacy, to the end that all persons have the opportunity to secure and protect the housing they desire and can afford, without illegal discrimination. The Tester will work both remotely from home and at HRC’s Los Angeles office and will occasionally conduct site visits. Fair housing testing is a strategy used to determine whether people looking for housing are being treated differently based on their membership in a protected class. Testing allows one to measure and document differences in the quality, content, and quantity of information and services provided to seekers of housing. Testing is one of the best ways to confirm whether a housing provider may be breaking fair housing law. There a few tester positions available ranging from full-time to part-time.* Testers from all demographic backgrounds are needed and, therefore, encouraged to apply.
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Testers play the role of a person seeking housing in person, by phone or email. They must be objective observers, accurate reporters, and truthful witnesses, as they will report about their experience.
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Who are we looking for:
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Reliable individuals able to work full-time or part-time, good observational and recall skills and the ability to write clear, objective statements.
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We use test results to file complaints against landlords who have violated the law. Conducted tests will potentially be used as evidence in these cases so to ensure the integrity of our test results, we need people who understand the commitment and will be thorough and timely in their assignments.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work closely with staff to investigate for housing discrimination primarily in apartment rentals, including:
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Coordinating, analyzing, and conducting tests (comparing the treatment of tenant applicants)
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Timely submitting written statements and testing data and compiling complete case files
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Taking witness statements and surveying tenants
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Assist with tester recruitment and training.
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Conduct research on listings
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Excellent observational and recall skills with a superior attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent time management skills and strong written and verbal communication skills (in English).
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Must be well organized, able to meet deadlines and be a strong team member.
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Access to reliable transportation with ability to travel throughout LA County and with proof of car insurance
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Have reliable internet, phone access, and transportation to conduct testing and site visits.
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Pre-hire: Must successfully complete a 2-3 hour training session and complete and submit a practice test.
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Due to federal funding requirements, testers must not have any felony convictions or convictions for any crimes involving fraud or perjury in the last 7 years.
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BENEFITS: Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Reimbursed mileage.
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APPLICATIONS:
Please e-mail a resume and cover letter (no phone calls, please) describing your interest and qualifications to:
Bradley Thomas, Project Manager; E-mail: bthomas@housingrightscenter.org
Or mail to: Bradley Thomas, Housing Rights Center, 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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