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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Plan, promote, and conduct workshops, presentations, and trainings on fair housing laws for audiences of tenants, landlords, managers, non-profit agencies, and government staff.
- Conduct interviews and upload data from interviews.
- Maintain program records through accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
- Engage directly with the communities served by staffing outreach booths at resource fairs and hosting walk-in clinic sessions.
- Deliver and distribute outreach and education materials throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County.
- Assist with improving fair housing outreach and education materials and developing new fair housing outreach and education materials.
- Create and post engaging content to social media pages and website.
- Maintain and promote HRC’s relationships with city officials, local organizations and community-based agencies.
- Stay informed of current fair housing and landlord-tenant laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- A demonstrated sincere interest in helping others;
- Demonstrated interest in civil rights and social justice issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with public speaking and ability to engage an audience.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with using applications such as Excel, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and MS Forms.
- Reliable and strong internet connection (able to conduct presentations via live video).
- This office position requires occasional lifting and moving of office materials 25 pounds or less.
- 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.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
- This position requires a 40-hour work week with flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend and evening hours.
- Previous experience and knowledge of landlord/tenant laws preferred but HRC will provide training;

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.

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

We will begin reviewing applications starting December 20, 2024.Priority will be given to applications submitted before this date. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

The Housing Rights Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BACKGROUND:

Benefits

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.