Fair Housing & Outreach Education Coordinator

City of Reading, PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reading, PA seeks a Fair Housing Outreach Educator to educate the public on fair housing laws and the City’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. This role reports to the Human Relations Commission Executive Director and works within a team and independently to raise visibility of RHRC.

Typical duties include developing outreach strategies, producing educational materials, conducting events, and providing training to residents on their rights. Travel is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Valid PA Driver’s License required.
• Experience in community outreach, marketing, advocacy or related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement community outreach strategies to inform residents of fair housing rights and RHRC services.
• Enhance RHRC’s social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Create outreach tools such as pamphlets and brochures for consumers.
• Schedule and conduct outreach events and educational training.
• Attend community meetings to advocate for clients and program needs.
• Travel throughout the city and surrounding areas.
• Record and maintain accurate activity reports for funding agencies.

Skills

Community outreach

Marketing

Advocacy

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or relevant experience

Job description

The Fair Housing Outreach Educator will individually and as part of a larger team, work to educate the public on Fair Housing laws, the City of Reading’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, and raise the visibility of the Human Relations Commission. This position reports to the Human Relations Commission Executive Director.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develop & implement community outreach strategies that inform the consumers of their fair housing rights and the services the RHRC provides to individuals who have experienced housing discrimination.
• Enhance the RHRC’s social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, twitter (X) etc.
• Develop outreach tools such as pamphlets, brochures and publications to be provided to the consumer informing them of their fair housing rights.
• Schedule and conduct outreach events/activities in the community to educate the consumer and conduct educational training in compliance with the contracts and grant agreements.
• Attend community meetings to conduct outreach, advocate for clients and program needs as well as network with other housing professionals, community agencies and government entities to further the mission of the RHRC.
• Enhance RHRC’s internet/social media presence and website.
• Assist and/or organize conferences, special events to further RHRC’s mission.
• Provide technical assistance to consumers who want to file a housing discrimination complaint.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population.
• Proactively conceptualize and suggest marketing initiatives or materials that could further support the growth and development of this position.
• Provide internal and external presentations on the program and its results.
• Supporting and implementing events and specific educational outreach projects and initiatives as directed.
• Record and maintain a complete and accurate record of all activities related to the job duties. A required report may be produced to provide funding agencies, the RHRC and the City.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and training.
• Travel throughout the city and surrounding areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements/Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Associates degree or any relevant professional experience preferred.
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Prior experience in community outreach, marketing, advocacy or a related role