Testing Initiative Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

CRLA Headquarters
- Modesto, CA 95354

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $95,000.00

Job Category:
Administrative
- Legal

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is an anti‑poverty law firm that dismantles unjust systems through community lawyering in California’s historically rural areas. We work with people priced out of private legal representation so they can uphold civil rights in housing, employment, health, and public education. Through our 17 Rural Justice Centers, communities can access a broad range of legal tools, including direct legal services, place‑based advocacy to expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to advance civil rights.

This role will play a critical part in the day‑to‑day operations of CRLA’s Testing Initiative, coordinating and executing testing activities. The coordinator will recruit, train, and manage testers, oversee logistics, and compile and analyze data to support investigations and advocacy efforts.

• Oversee the logistical coordination of testing assignments, ensuring timely and accurate execution of testing protocols.
• Organize and schedule testing activities, including selecting test locations, coordinating tester participation, and managing test timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for testers, providing guidance, support, and communication throughout the testing process.
• Ensure testers are well‑prepared by facilitating training sessions on testing protocols, legal frameworks, and ethical standards.
• Maintain clear communication with the Testing Manager to ensure alignment with overall program goals and objectives.

• Recruit and onboard testers, ensuring they meet the qualifications and standards required for effective testing.
• Develop and maintain a pool of qualified testers, including outreach, recruitment events, and networking within communities.
• Provide ongoing support to testers, addressing concerns, offering feedback, and ensuring consistent adherence to procedures.
• Conduct regular check‑ins with testers to monitor engagement and compliance with testing protocols.

• Collect, compile, and organize testing data, ensuring it is accurate and easily accessible for analysis.
• Collaborate with the Testing Manager to analyze test results, identifying patterns of discrimination or other issues of concern.
• Prepare and submit reports on test findings, ensuring data is presented clearly and accurately for advocacy efforts.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining test data to ensure compliance with program standards and requirements.

• Provide logistical support to the Testing Manager in the development and refinement of testing methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of testing operations and suggest improvements to enhance program impact.
• Help implement systems for tracking testing progress and outcomes to support program evaluations and reporting.
• Contribute to identifying gaps or opportunities for expanding testing operations and improving data collection practices.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal and advocacy staff, to ensure testing activities align with CRLA’s broader goals and objectives.
• Communicate with external partners, including advocacy groups and community organizations, to recruit testers and build capacity for testing operations.
• Participate in external networks focused on fair housing, employment testing, and civil rights to enhance CRLA’s testing work and stay informed about best practices.

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