Student Government: Davis Housing Discrimination Committee - Chairperson
Description
Payrate: Volunteer
Payrate Stipend: No
Work Study: No
Resume Required: Yes
Options: N/A
Term
Hours per Week: 5-10 hrs/week
Start Date: March 12, 2019
End Date: March 12, 2020
Logistics
Job Number: 0008-3096-2019
Last Date to Apply: March 5, 2019
Purpose
Assist students in the community in addressing housing discrimination by establishing liaison between all on-campus and off-campus bodies within UC Davis and City of Davis.
Duties
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- Advocate for all UC Davis undergraduate student tenants and support them in pursuing housing discrimination cases, including but not limited to, official fair housing complaints and mediation services.
- Outreach and advocate to help undergraduate students understand their rights as renters in City of Davis.
- Coordinate housing advocacy efforts with City of Davis and Yolo County.
- Lead Davis Housing Discrimination Committee (DHDC) meetings every week and delegate over DHDC Commissioners.
Skills
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Public speaking skills
- Organizational skills
- Previous experience with underrepresented communities and organizations
- Knowledge of fair housing regulations and complaint processes
Supplemental Questions
- Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.
- Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
- Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
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