Housing Discrimination Testers Needed--Paid Opportunity

3255 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA

Description

Housing Discrimination Testers NEEDED The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is the largest fair housing agency in California. The HRC is currently recruiting testers to investigate housing discrimination. Following a training* on Fair Housing laws and test protocol, testers will help uncover differential treatment by inquiring about rental listings and then, reporting their experiences. Testers will receive a stipend for each complete test; stipend amount for tests varies from $30 (telephone) to $40 (virtual). Please note that under the current COVID-19 restrictions, we anticipate virtual and phone-based tests to be the norm. Who are we looking for: • Reliable individuals with a flexible schedule, good observational skills and who can write clear, objective reports; • Individuals who want to get involved in fair housing work. This is a unique opportunity and you will learn how Federal/state laws are applied to Los Angeles county-wide housing discrimination. If you are interested in the tester position, please contact Hisano Hamada (she/her/hers) at . Thank you for your time and hope to hear from many of you soon. *All prospective testers are required to attend a 3-hour virtual training; trainings are generally held during evening hours (from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.).