Fair Housing Investigative Coordinator

CNY Fair Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination, promoting open and diverse communities, and ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all people in Central and Northern New York.

Position Description: The Fair Housing Investigative Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and conducting a variety of fair housing testing investigations. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with a salary range of $54,000 - $57,000. Benefits package includes health and dental insurance, 403(b) with matching after one year, and generous family leave.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Develop and coordinate investigations designed to assess compliance with fair housing laws;
• Effectively manage testers utilized in investigations to ensure compliance with investigation program standards regarding objectivity and evidence collection;
• Analyze investigative results and prepare findings for referral to appropriate grantors, organizations, agencies, or legal counsel;
• Assist with tester trainings and related community-based education and outreach activities;
• Comply with project work plans and budgets for civil rights testing under a variety of contracts and grants;
• Keep informed of developments in federal, state, and local housing laws, regulations, and news;
• Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience; 
• Two years of professional experience, preferably including experience managing other individuals like interns or volunteers;
• One year of successful experience in civil rights testing preferred;
• An interest in civil rights or social justice issues as demonstrated through professional or personal activities;
• The ability to apply critical thinking skills to civil rights investigations;
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills;
• Willingness to learn and follow best practices for creating accessible documents and maintaining legal evidence;
• Self-motivation and the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; and
• Proficiency in operating standard software applications; experience logging data and time into a database a plus.

CNY Fair Housing is an equal opportunity employer. CNY Fair Housing 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.