Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) has an opening for a part-time Education and Outreach Coordinator in the Anchorage office, starting as soon as possible, to join the team that manages ALSC’s Fair Housing Project.
ALSC’s Fair Housing Project works to eliminate illegal housing discrimination and promotes equal access to housing by providing education, outreach, technical assistance, and enforcement opportunities specifically related to federal, state, and local fair housing laws. More information on the program is available at www.fairhousingalaska.org.
This position’s duties and responsibilities include: leading presentations and workshops on fair housing rights and responsibilities around the state; developing and distributing fair housing outreach materials; developing and maintaining partnerships with community groups that represent traditionally marginalized populations; composing monthly fair housing newsletter; assisting with other community outreach efforts as needed; and assisting with grant reporting.
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required. Knowledge of fair housing laws and other housing and civil rights laws preferred. Familiarity with cross-cultural situations required. Computer proficiency required (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet, e-mail and data entry). Interested candidates should also have excellent organization skills and superior attention to detail.
Hourly wage $17.40 to $24.88 DOE. Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses.
Applications: ALSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Dan Coons, Fair Housing Project Director, at dcoons@alsc-law.org. Please reference Education & Outreach Coordinator in your application.
About Alaska Legal Services Corporation: ALSC is a private, nonprofit law firm with a mission to provide high quality civil legal services to low income and disadvantaged people and communities to protect their safety, their health and promote family stability. Through advocacy, education, collaboration and litigation we empower individuals, protect fundamental rights, strengthen communities, create opportunities and achieve justice.
