Erie County Human Relations Commission

05/18/2026

📣 Meeting Schedule Update 📣

Please note the following change to our 2026 meeting schedule:

❌ The May 27, 2026 meeting has been canceled.
✅ The meeting has been rescheduled to May 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

04/03/2026

Erie County offices will be closed on Good Friday.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ✝️

Regular hours will resume on Monday.

03/30/2026

⚖️ Now Hiring: Civil Rights Investigator ⚖️

Make an impact in your community by helping uphold fairness, equity, and justice in Erie County.

The Erie County Human Relations Bureau is seeking a detail-oriented and objective professional to serve as a Civil Rights Investigator. In this role, you’ll conduct impartial investigations into discrimination complaints in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

💼 Position: Civil Rights Investigator
📍 Location: Erie County HRC Office
⏰ Hours: 37.5/week (Full-Time)
💲 Pay: $30.36/hour
📅 Apply by: April 14, 2026

🔍 What you’ll do:
• Investigate discrimination complaints through interviews, evidence collection, and analysis
• Prepare detailed reports, findings, and legal documentation
• Interpret and apply civil rights laws
• Maintain accurate, confidential case files
• Support case resolution, mediation, and legal preparation
• Engage in community outreach and education efforts

✔️ Ideal candidates will have:
• Strong investigative and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Experience in investigations, legal support, human services, or related fields

📌 Minimum: High school diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience
🎓 Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related field

If you’re committed to civil rights and want to be part of meaningful, community-focused work, we encourage you to apply.

Apply here: https://auth.eriecountypa.gov/forms/jobapplication?PostID=5693

03/30/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Administrative & Intake Specialist (Per Diem) 🚨

The Erie County Human Relations Bureau is looking for a detail-oriented, organized professional to join our team!

📍 Location: Erie County HRC Office
💼 Position: Administrative & Intake Specialist
⏰ Hours: 20 hours/week (Per Diem)
💲 Pay: $16.47/hour
📅 Apply by: April 14, 2026

This role is essential to keeping our office running smoothly and supporting the important work of the Human Relations Commission. You’ll manage daily office operations, coordinate communications, assist with intake of discrimination complaints, maintain confidential records, and support meetings and administrative functions.

✔️ Ideal candidates will have:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience with administrative and clerical work
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

📌 Minimum requirement: High school diploma (or equivalent) + 5 years of administrative experience
🎓 Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

If you’re looking to make an impact in your community while using your administrative expertise, we encourage you to apply!
https://auth.eriecountypa.gov/forms/jobapplication?PostID=5692

03/27/2026

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03/24/2026

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the Human Relations Commission’s Criminal History Panel such a meaningful and impactful event.

Thank you to our community partners who showed up with resources, information, and support, your presence makes real access and opportunity possible. To our panelists, thank you for sharing your expertise, lived experiences, and insight to help move this important conversation forward. And a special thank you to our moderator, Antonio Howard, for guiding such a thoughtful and engaging discussion.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended. Your willingness to listen, learn, and be part of the conversation is what drives change in our community.

At the Human Relations Commission, our work is rooted in ensuring fairness, equity, and access for all—especially when it comes to housing, employment, and public accommodations. We are here to educate, advocate, and investigate claims of discrimination, including those impacting individuals with criminal histories.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, we encourage you to reach out. You are not alone, and there are resources and protections available.

Together, we continue building a more just and inclusive community. 💛

03/18/2026

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03/04/2026

Proud to share the latest Annual Report from the Erie County Human Relations Commission.

This past year, we worked with residents, employers, housing providers, and community partners to address discrimination, resolve conflicts, and strengthen protections under local and state law.

This work is about fairness. It’s about access. It’s about making sure everyone in Erie County is treated with dignity.

2025 ECHRC Annual Report : simplebooklet.com

02/17/2026

Honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, whose decades of advocacy advanced civil rights, equity, and inclusion, and helped shape national dialogue around justice, dignity, and opportunity for all.