Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center seeks Education Coordinator to support the efforts of LaFHAC’s Education and Outreach team. The Education Coordinator will build, institutionalize and facilitate LaFHAC’s educational offerings to a wide array of people across the state.

About LaFHAC:

LaFHAC is a non-profit organization that seeks to eradicate housing discrimination, an illegal and divisive force that perpetuates poverty and segregation, and limits opportunity. LaFHAC was established in 1995 and is the only full-service fair housing advocacy organization in Louisiana. LaFHAC addresses housing discrimination by 1) educating housing consumers and providers about their rights and responsibilities to proactively prevent violations of the Fair Housing Act; 2) investigating fair housing violations; 3) challenging discriminatory housing practices policies through litigation; 4) advocating for new policies that promote equitable housing; and 5) counseling homeowners facing foreclosure.

Education Requirements

Applicants must have a B.A. and/or commensurate experience in relevant fields such as education, community engagement, housing, civil rights and/or racial justice.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has all or most of the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to, and interest in civil rights and/or social justice work
• Clear and engaging speaker with community education and/or curriculum development experience.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, visionary.
• Fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with individuals from a variety of racial/ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to educate a wide variety of individuals in a way that is relevant and engaging.
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely matter under pressure.
• Educational Event Planning experience.
• Knowledge of New Orleans and other Louisiana communities.
• Computer literacy with a variety of basic office programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel and competency in use of basic office technology.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Education Coordinator for Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is to conduct statewide Fair Housing Act Trainings. These trainings are to increase knowledge of fair housing laws and LaFHAC’s work throughout Louisiana.

• Create and implement annual fair housing education plan including events and Fair Housing University offerings that responds to community and organizational needs, along with grant requirements.
• Work with Supervisor to set quarterly education related goals.
• Provide records as needed for board, grant, and other reports.
• Develop, promote and offer “menu” of fair housing trainings that expand access to fair housing information and promote organizational sustainability through income generation.
• Manage scheduling and implement trainings associated with LaFHAC’s Fair Housing Five project with stakeholders interested in hosting a workshop.
• Market education programs to a wide variety of audiences
• Plan and implement LaFHAC educational events.
• Build partnerships with organizations and community groups to promote fair housing education.
• Assist in planning and producing the annual Fit for King conference and Fair Housing Month events.
• Participate in outside events and assist in planning LaFHAC educational events to promote all programs within the organization and in accordance with relevant grant requirements.
• Assist with outreach, design and distribution of educational materials, and external communications, including LaFHAC’s web presence.
• Coordinate fair housing education activities in support of other LaFHAC Departments.
• Answer phones to conduct intakes and referrals of housing questions and complaints one day per week.
• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout Louisiana
• Comply with all policies of LaFHAC
• Participate in grant reporting and applications as needed.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance with available dental and vision coverage
• Flex spending account
• 401(k) with employer-matched contributions; generous paid vacation
• Paid Parental Leave

Please Note: Office hours are M-F, 9am-5pm but this position requires frequent evening/weekend hours. LaFHAC’s staff continues to work on a hybrid schedule. Candidates are required to work in the office 2 days per week.

How to Apply

The position is open until filled but applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2024. Please submit a resume and cover letter resumes@lafairhousing.org. Correspondence may be addressed to Catelyn Williams, Director of Education and Outreach. Due to the expected volume of applications, we are unable to confirm receipt of individual application materials. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email.

LaFHAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LaFHAC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it enhances the work we do, reflects the communities we serve, and embodies the values we further and defend. Candidates of all backgrounds are welcome. People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.