Job Description

Job Title: Tester

Location: Greater Cincinnati Area

Terms: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Salary/Rate: $60 for training, $30 for 3 phone call attempts and $70 for site visit (up to $100 per case), and $15/hour for additional work needed

Reports to: Testing and Investigations Coordinator/Manager

Requirements: Weekend/Day/Evening Availability, Reliable Transportation (Travel Required)

 

About the Role:

As a Tester, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who have a passion for helping solve housing discrimination. In this flexible part time role you will play an essential element in the investigation process.You will help investigate organizations and landlords who might be discriminating against members of a protected class.  

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Responsibilities:

• Regularly check email for assignments and other testing related information 

• Call leasing agent/agency and gather initial information about the property 

• Schedule appointment to tour property with leasing agent/agency 

• Keep a detailed contact log of the conversations with leasing agent/agency

• Tour property as the assigned candidate profile and record the conversation 

• Write a report based on the conversation with leasing agent/agency and debrief with Testing and Investigations Coordinator

• Attend yearly spring training session

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Knowledge:

●      Knowledge of standard housing practices 

●      General house-hunting knowledge 

 

Skills:

●      Microsoft Office 

●      Computer Skills

●      English Language speaking, reading, and writing skills

●      Organizational Skills

●      Time Management Skills

●      Operating a Recording Device

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Other Attributes: 

●      Communication

●      Willingness to take part in Role-Playing

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Education and Experience: 

• High School or GED Preferred

• Previous customer service experience Preferred

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Work Environment: 

• Outside of the office

• Hot and cold temperatures 

 

Travel:

• 90% of this position requires travel

• Able to get to a variety of different sites

• Reliable transportation 

 

To learn more or to become a tester, contact Chad Siekman at chad.siekman@homecincy.org or (513)-721-4663.