Advocacy Coordinator

Advocacy Coordinator

Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan

The Fair Housing Center is seeking a committed, hard-working individual to serve as an advocate for victims of housing discrimination. 

Organization 
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan is a nonprofit civil rights organization that investigates illegal housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, income source, and student status. Based in Ypsilanti and with a satellite office in Lansing, we directly serve the 10 counties of Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw, and respond to inquiries from 20 additional counties within Michigan’s northeast Lower Peninsula.   

Job Responsibilities 
Primary responsibilities will include: 

1. Advocating with complainants who have experienced housing discrimination to help them exercise their fair housing rights.
2. Writing requests for reasonable accommodation and modification.
3. Working with medical and mental health providers, caseworkers, attorneys, and other agency representatives to best meet the needs of our mutual clients.
4. Utilizing an online database to track casework.
5. Assisting with general office administrative work, as needed (required of all staff)

Additional responsibilities may include: 

1. Taking complaints of illegal housing discrimination over the phone. Informing complainants of their rights under fair housing law. Making referrals to local community service agencies.
2. Presenting/facilitating fair housing trainings to the community.
3. Representing the FHC at meetings, community events, and other outreach opportunities.
4. Attending and assisting with FHC-hosted events.
5. Collaborating with FHC staff to design and implement undercover investigations (tests).
6. Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

Must have the ability and desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds, especially people with physical and mental/emotional disabilities. Must have excellent attention to detail, writing skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to think creatively. Must be self-directed, have good communication/interpersonal skills, and the ability to advocate on behalf of others. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required. Applicant should have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Desired Experience

Work and/or volunteer experience in fields related to social work, casework, advocacy, disability advocacy, housing, and/or civil rights. 

Compensation

Salary range: $57,000 to $60,000

Hours: 40 hours per week (full-time)

Benefits: health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays

Work format: Hybrid. This position requires some in-person work and also permits some virtual/remote work. Some travel throughout the FHC service area will also be required.

To Apply

Applications accepted until position is filled, with priority given to those received by 5 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026. Please send a cover letter addressing your relevant skills, qualifications, and interests, along with your resume, to Kristen Cuhran (she/her), Executive Director, at info@fhcmichigan.org.