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:
Additional responsibilities may include:
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 Executive Director Kristen Cuhran (she/her), at info@fhcmichigan.org.
We are always recruiting part-time, as-needed, paid, or volunteer civil rights testers.
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan (FHC), in order to advance the cause of fair housing and to help secure the legal rights of complainants who allege violations of state or federal laws, enters into “agreements” with certain private practice attorneys. Those attorneys, referred to as “FHC Cooperating Attorneys”, agree to accept FHC-referred cases in accordance with the terms outlined by the Fair Housing Center.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an FHC Cooperating Attorney, please contact FHC Director of Enforcement, Niki Green at 1-877-979-FAIR or email ngreen@fhcmichigan.org.
Spread the word about our services by posting flyers and distributing materials. We have printable versions of brochures and flyers available on our site or contact us if you’d like already printed materials for you or your organization.
We are always looking for help on our Event Planning Committee. Our goal is to host multiple fundraising and outreach events annually, including our annual Fair Housing Breakfast. Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.
Are you passionate about the fight for fair housing? Do you have experience working with nonprofit organizations or legal services, or another skill set you would like to contribute to the FHC? Consider serving on our Board of Directors! Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.