Fair Testing Coordinator

Overview

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is seeking a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator to join our team. Fair Housing Testing is one method of investigating discrimination in violation of fair housing laws. Testers, typically posing as renters, observe the practices of housing providers to confirm compliance with fair housing laws. The Coordinator will oversee the use of testing by the testers as an investigative tool, both to identify potential discrimination and to respond to specific complaints of discrimination.

The Coordinator may choose from our offices—Ithaca, Bath, Geneva, Rochester, Jamestown, Olean, Geneseo, or Elmira—subject to available space. The position can be performed remotely but requires occasional travel for outreach and in‑office events.

• Conduct community outreach events across LawNY’s 14‑county service area regarding federal and state fair housing protections.
• Recruit and screen fair housing testers.
• Design and conduct tester training sessions.
• Design systemic and complaint‑based testing to uncover and investigate potential fair housing discrimination.
• Preserve and control evidence, maintaining physical and digital evidence in accordance with LawNY testing policies.
• Prepare investigative reports and analyze each test conducted.
• Maintain detailed case records and assist with reporting.
• Develop specialized knowledge in fair housing and fair lending law to support litigation.
• Participate in LawNY work groups and attend training sessions to stay abreast of current developments in fair housing law and testing best practices.

• Associate’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to helping poor and disadvantaged people overcome institutional barriers to legal access.
• Experience with data management systems and proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with federal/state protected classes and/or fair housing laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort conducting community outreach events and recruiting volunteers.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• High level of comfort with technology (audio recording equipment, Zoom, Docu Sign, Google Suite).
• Understanding of structural and institutional racism and its impact on underserved communities.
• Lived experience with our client communities.
• True fluency in a language other than English spoken by our clients.

The beginning salary for a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator with no experience is $38,670, and the salary for a coordinator with thirty years of experience is $69,620. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

LawNY® provides an excellent package of fringe benefits, including:

• 94% employer‑paid medical premium with 100% employer‑paid in‑network deductible
• 100% employer‑paid dental insurance
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance
• 100% employer‑paid enhanced short‑term disability
• 100% employer‑paid long‑term disability
• Vision insurance
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• 5 personal days per year
• 13.5 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year
• 35‑hour work week

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) is a not‑for‑profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low‑income clients in a 14‑county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. We have seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean, and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.

We are committed to equitable inclusion across all protected characteristics.

To apply , submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY®’s Bamboo

HR platform. In your cover letter, include an explanation of how you think your background and experience prepare you to contribute to our mission, vision, and values at LawNY®.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations, please email accommodation request. Any information shared will remain confidential.

Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone at mgrillone.

LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply!

This position is considered exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.