Human Rights And Opportunities Trainee
The State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is currently recruiting for Human Rights and Opportunities Trainee position based in our legal division located in Hartford, CT.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
First (1st) shift
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Central Office - Hartford, CT
Please Note:
In this role, we will have you learn on the job and at the end of a two-year training program, you will have a target class of Human Rights And Opportunities Representative (HRO Representative). This position is to fulfill the requirements of Public Act 21-32, the Clean Slate Act.
The Role:
As an Human Rights and Opportunities Trainee, we will guide you in learning:
How to develop, review, implement, and monitor specific remedies, programs, and projects crafted to promote equal opportunity, affirmative action, and intergroup relations.
To perform enforcement and investigatory work, including investigating discriminatory practice complaints.
About Us:
The mission of the State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education.
What’s In It For You:
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To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Discover the opportunity to:
Engage in a rewarding career
Assist our employees so they can achieve success
Make a difference in the public sector
Work together in a collaborative team environment
Qualifications & Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience involving the protection of human rights and examination of social problems of protected classes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Company Description:
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated
professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our
community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education,
employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities
positively impact our citizens and businesses.
While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we
are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular
work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and
with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County.
We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our
culture and values, specifically:
- Committed to making an impact
- Serving the public through meaningful work
- Seeking limitless opportunities to grow
- Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits)
- Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives
If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
