The Fair Housing Center is seeking a committed, hard-working advocate to conduct investigations in an effort to uncover illegal housing discrimination.
Organization
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan is a nonprofit civil rights organization working to investigate illegal housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, income source, and student status. Based in Ypsilanti and with a satellite office in Lansing, we provide services to 10 counties: Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
Required Skills
Must have the ability and desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to think creatively. Must be self-directed, have good communication/interpersonal skills, and the ability to advocate on behalf of others. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required. Applicant should have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Desired Experience
Work and/or volunteer experience in fields related to community organizing/advocacy, housing, or civil rights. Experience supervising/organizing volunteers.
Compensation
Salary range: $49,000 to $53,000
Benefits: health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays
Work format: Hybrid. This position requires some in-person work and also permits some virtual/remote work. Some travel throughout the FHC service area will also be required.
To Apply
Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those received by 5 PM on Friday, April 5, 2024. Please send a cover letter addressing your relevant skills, qualifications, and interests, along with your resume, to Pam Kisch (she/her/hers) at info@fhcmichigan.org.
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the first point of contact with the organization, providing programmatic and administrative support.
Organization
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan is a nonprofit civil rights organization working to investigate illegal housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, income source, and student status. Based in Ypsilanti and with a satellite office in Lansing, we provide services to 10 counties: Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
Required Skills
Desired Experience
Compensation
Salary: $25/hour, 32 hours a week
Benefits: health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays
Work format: Hybrid. This position requires some in-person work and also permits some virtual/remote work.
To Apply
APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED: Applications accepted until position is filled, with priority given to those received by 5 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024. Please send a cover letter addressing your relevant skills, qualifications, and interests, along with your resume, to Pam Kisch (she/her/hers) at info@fhcmichigan.org.
We are always recruiting part-time, as-needed, paid, or volunteer civil rights testers.
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan (FHC), in order to advance the cause of fair housing and to help secure the legal rights of complainants who allege violations of state or federal laws, enters into “agreements” with certain private practice attorneys. Those attorneys, referred to as “FHC Cooperating Attorneys”, agree to accept FHC-referred cases in accordance with the terms outlined by the Fair Housing Center.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an FHC Cooperating Attorney, please contact Executive Director Pam Kisch at 1-877-979-FAIR or email pkisch@fhcmichigan.org.
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We are always looking for help on our Event Planning Committee. Our goal is to hold multiple fundraising and outreach events each year, including our annual Fair Housing Breakfast. Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.
Are you passionate about the fight for fair housing? Do you have experience working with non-profit organizations or legal services, or have another skillset you may like to contribute to the FHC? Consider serving on our Board of Directors! Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.