FAIR HOUSING TESTING COORDINATOR (Worcester)

CLA seeks a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator to join an enthusiastic, skillful team that is working on housing discrimination issues. The position is based in CLA's Worcester office. The Coordinator will conduct community outreach about fair housing rights; provide litigation support for the fair housing unit; recruit and train fair housing testers; design tests; and assist with grant-writing and reporting. The Coordinator must occasionally be available to work outside normal business hours to conduct outreach and to debrief testers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience as a paralegal or supporting litigation strongly preferred.
• Experience in volunteer coordination or housing advocacy preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities; manage multiple tasks; meet deadlines; and strategize, plan and implement programmatic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in detailed and thorough record-keeping for reporting to funders. Prior experience preparing grant reports is desirable.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work independently and to support team efforts.

COMPENSATION:

• The starting salary for this position is $53,140, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.
  • CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:401(k) with employer-paid contribution
  • low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
  • paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
  • relocation stipend.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); and relocation stipend. CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.

Proficiency in Spanish a plus.