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The Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) is a city department focused on addressing bias, discrimination, and inequity within the City of Los Angeles. We are a small but passionate team of difference makers, and we welcome you to join our team. 

At LA Civil Rights, we pride ourselves on building and promoting an LA For All. Our staff operates various functions through our equity-focused units: Civil Rights Enforcement; Office of Race and Equity; Commission Support; Finance, Accounting, and Budgeting; Community Engagement and Outreach; Operations; and Communications.

LA Civil Rights also offers many contracting opportunities with community-based organizations throughout the year to support our programs.

Please find listings of open positions below. If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Corps, click here.

OPEN POSITIONS:

The City of Los Angeles, Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) is seeking a highly talented college student or recently graduated student to conduct policy research, community outreach, and develop strategies around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Department is currently operating in a hybrid format; in-person attendance will be required. We anticipate the Policy Fellow will report working in person at least 4 hours per week, however, this is subject to change depending on department needs. Working hours will vary depending on the department’s operational needs and the student’s schedule. Generally, the department is open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm; some weekend and night hours may be required for special events. The work schedule will be finalized with the candidate so that work hours can be mutually beneficial, however, this position must be available a minimum of 10 hours per week. The position cannot exceed 20 hours per week or 1,000 total hours in a single calendar year. Freshman and Sophomores - $20.13/Hr, Junior, and Senior - $24.27/Hr, Graduate Student $26.47/Hr 

The Policy Fellow will conduct research as it pertains to addressing long-standing discrimination impacting underserved and marginalized communities; will work with staff to develop innovative approaches to visually communicate programming, data, and policy developments; will work with staff to conduct policy research, community outreach, and develop strategies around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; will support the department's commission and advisory boards; participate in the preparation of research reports, briefs, and presentations; and other related work as assigned. This is a hybrid position allowing for some remote and in-person work. 

TO APPLY:

1. Please submit the required items to LACivilRights.HR@LACity.org with “Policy Fellow" – [YOUR NAME]” in the subject line. Applications will only be accepted via email.

2. Required Items:

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

This opportunity will close on Friday, August 30, 2024., at 11:59 PM (midnight) or until a sufficient number of applications has been received.

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CITY EMPLOYMENT:

Civil service positions are found at governmentjobs.com

Exempt Positions and Emergency Appointments are found on personnel’s website

CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES AT LA CIVIL RIGHTS:

There are currently no open request for proposals at LA Civil Rights. Please check back for future postings. For questions, please contact LACRcontracts@lacity.org