Impactful Testing Initiative Lead (Data & Operations)

California Rural Legal Assistance; Modesto, Santa Rosa, Stockton (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California Rural Legal Assistance is seeking a Testing Coordinator to support its Testing Initiative at CRLA Headquarters in Modesto, CA. The role centers on recruiting, training, and managing testers, coordinating testing operations, and analyzing data to support investigations and advocacy efforts.

The position emphasizes logistics, protocol and ethics training, collaboration with legal and advocacy teams, and effective communication with testers and external partners to advance CRLA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in testing coordination or civil rights investigations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers or participants.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage large data sets and ensure accuracy.
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse tester groups.
• Spanish fluency or proficiency in additional languages spoken by CRLA’s client communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistical coordination of testing assignments, ensuring timely execution of testing protocols.
• Organize and schedule testing activities, including selecting test locations and tester participation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for testers, providing guidance and support.
• Facilitate training sessions on testing protocols, legal frameworks, and ethical standards.
• Maintain communication with the Testing Manager to align with program goals.
• Recruit and onboard testers, building a pool for ongoing testing operations.
• Provide ongoing tester support and monitor engagement with testing protocols.
• Collect and organize testing data for analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Testing Manager to analyze results for patterns relevant to advocacy.
• Prepare reports to present findings clearly for advocacy and legal actions.

Skills

Testing coordination

Civil rights investigations

Recruiting volunteers

Data management

Communication skills

Spanish language

Job description

California Rural Legal Assistance is seeking a Testing Coordinator to support its Testing Initiative at CRLA Headquarters in Modesto, CA. The role centers on recruiting, training, and managing testers, coordinating testing operations, and analyzing data to support investigations and advocacy efforts.

The position emphasizes logistics, protocol and ethics training, collaboration with legal and advocacy teams, and effective communication with testers and external partners to advance CRLA’s mission.