FAIR HOUSING TESTING COORDINATOR (Worcester)

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. They are seeking a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator to conduct community outreach about fair housing rights, provide litigation support, recruit and train testers, and assist with grant-writing and reporting. Responsibilities Conduct community outreach about fair housing rights Provide litigation support for the fair housing unit Recruit and train fair housing testers Design tests Assist with grant-writing and reporting Occasionally work outside normal business hours to conduct outreach and debrief testers Skills 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 Proficiency in word processing, data entry, Excel, and internet research required 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 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 Experience in volunteer coordination or housing advocacy Proficiency in Spanish Prior experience preparing grant reports Benefits 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 Company Overview Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in Worcester, MA , US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is