Job Summary:

REPORTS TO: Investigative Coordinator(s) and Director of Investigations

Fair Housing Testers participate in investigations by posing as prospective renters and buyers of real estate to gather information which may assist the organization to determine whether housing providers, lenders and others are complying with local, state, and federal fair housing laws. Testers are assigned to act as home seekers and simulate ordinary housing transactions for the purpose of gathering credible and objective information about housing market practices. Testers may also be required to testify about their test experiences.

Core Responsibilities:

• Participates in and successfully completes the training program for fair housing testers
• Maintains confidentiality about all testing activities
• Conducts tests in accordance with test assignments, instructions, and general testing guidelines
• Reports test experiences in a factual, accurate, objective, and complete manner.
• Participates in and successfully completes supplemental training for testers as required
• Conscientiously handles and submits all recorded and documentary evidence to the Investigative Coordinator
• Maintains communication with the Investigative Coordinator throughout testing investigation
• Completes test assignments and other work assignments in a timely manner
• Provides sworn statements and testimony in depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings
• Maintains accurate and complete information in paper and electronic files regarding all job duties
• Other duties as assigned by the Investigative Coordinators or Director of Investigations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; business, human resources or other human service‐related field preferred
• Two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: recruiting, human resources, career services, marketing and sales, or related fields
• Experience in employer relations preferred
• Familiarity with social media, professional networking mediums (LinkedIn), resume databases and application tracking systems
• Strong communication skills, public speaking skills and problem‐solving skills

If you are interested, please submit 2 resumes; 1 industry resume & 1 non-industry resume. Required: Please submit headshot

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow directions
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to act the role of a home seeker in a variety of situations
• Willingness to travel throughout and outside the New York metropolitan area a plus
• Dependable and able to complete test assignments in timely manner
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse groups of people
• Good listening and observation skills
• Understands importance of confidentiality and objectivity
• Personable and pleasant demeanor
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle helpful, but not required
• Commitment to enforcement of fair housing and fair lending laws

Position Status: Part time

Position Type: Paid in 4 or 8 hour shifts

Work Type: This is a part-time position with work assigned as needed. Work schedules are flexible with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per month.

City & State: New York, NY

Start Date: Ongoing recruitment

Schedule (days): TBA

Compensation: $30/hour, Paid in 4-8 hour shifts

Benefits: No