Fair Housing Test Coordinator

Summary & Application Requirements

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a small civil rights nonprofit working to address housing based discrimination. We are currently seeking a full-time Fair Housing Test Coordinator to manage our testing program. The FHCCI testing program employs the use of “secret shoppers” to assist the FHCCI in determining if unlawful housing discrimination is occurring.

The Test Coordinator’s responsibilities include recruitment, training, and coordination of the FHCCI’s part-time testers; investigation of discrimination in housing in violation of fair housing laws; assisting in client intake; assisting in outreach and public education; and preparation of reports. Attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills a must. Must have ability to work successfully with others and multi-task. Must be able to work independently as well as know when to seek guidance. Must be able to complete detailed report analysis and provide positive mentoring to fair housing testers. Must have the capacity to speak in public to conduct effective trainings for testers. Must have reliable transportation. Spanish speaking a plus.

Due to federal grant requirements, this position requires a criminal background check and assurance of no conflicts related to litigation based needs. To learn more about the position, view the detailed job description at www.fhcci.org/jobs

To apply for this position, you MUST submit the following to be considered:

  • Submit a cover letter of no more than one page explaining your interest in the position and any other information not included elsewhere.
  • Submit a detailed resume of current and past positions, dates worked, and duties thereof.
  • Submit a writing sample of one page describing what fair housing means to you.
  • Submit contact information for three professional references.
  • Note: Documents submitted should be in pdf format.

Applications will ONLY be considered if all the above items are received. Email your completed application with the subject title “Fair Housing Test Coordinator” to the attention of Amy Nelson, Executive Director, at anelson@fhcci.org

Interviews will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls or email inquiries, please.

The mission of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach. To learn more about testing or to view a detailed job description, visit the FHCCI’s Jobs Page. An example of FHCCI testing reports can also be viewed on the FHCCI’s News Page.

Amy Nelson, Executive Director

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI)

445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 811, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-644-0673 x1001   Toll-Free: 855-270-7280   Relay: 711

Fax: 317-245-0322

Email: anelson@fhcci.org

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The mission of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.