West Virginia Human Rights Commission

10/28/2025

We're excited for you to join us on Friday, November 7, 20225, from 10AM-12:30PM to see our new office space, meet our team, and learn more about the work we do to protect fairness across West Virginia! 🌄💙💛

🌟You're Invited!🌟

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission, a proud part of the Office of Inspector General, is hosting an OPEN HOUSE - and you're welcome to join us! 🎉

📅DATE: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰TIME: 10am-12:30pm

Come tour our beautiful new office space, meet the West Virginia Human Rights Commission team, and learn more about how we serve and protect the rights of West Virginians every day. 💙💛

We look forward to connecting with you - see you there!👋

10/16/2025

🎤We're Listening, West Virginia!💬

The Human Rights Commission is hitting the road for our Listening Tours - and our next stop is Martinsburg!🌄

Join us on October 21, 2025, from 6-7PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 615 W. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV, as we come together to discuss issues related to human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public spaces.

These sessions are all about hearing YOU - your experiences, your ideas, and your community's needs. Together, we can build trust and create lasting solutions to promote fairness for all. 💙💛

10/16/2025

🌟Join the Conversation!🌟

The Human Rights Commission is hosting a Listening Tour to connect with community members and staff - and we want to hear from YOU! 🗣✨

These sessions are designed to address issues related to human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, public accommodations, and housing. By coming together, we can better understand community needs, build trust, and create solutions that promote fairness for all. 🤝💬

📍Location: Morgantown Police Department, 300 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV
🗓Date: October 16, 2025
⏰Time: 5:30-6:30PM

Let's listen, learn, and grow together toward a more fair West Virginia!💙💛🌄

10/10/2025

Join us in protecting fairness across West Virginia!

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

The Human Rights Commission, a Division of the Office of Inspector General, is excited to announce three openings for Investigator 1 positions! 🎉

Are you ready to make a difference? As part of our team, you’ll help support justice and fairness through vital work that includes:
⚖️ Maintaining legal records and preparing official documents
🗂️ Coordinating live and virtual hearings & mediations
📊 Managing case activity reports and certified records
🔎 Conducting legal research using Westlaw and more

We’re looking for individuals with strong communication skills, professionalism, and a passion for upholding human rights. 🙌

📚 Minimum Qualifications:
🎓 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
💼 One year experience in law enforcement or investigative work or other equivalent experience as noted

👉 Click the link to apply online today! tinyurl.com/OIG-Careers

Join us in advancing fairness — one case at a time. 💙

10/08/2025

🌟Join the Conversation!🌟

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission is hosting a Listening Tour in Beckley, West Virginia! 🗣✨ These sessions bring together community members and staff to discuss issues related to human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

By listening and learning from YOU, we can:
🔹Understand community needs
🔹Customize training and outreach
🔹Build empathy and trust
🔹Create lasting solutions that promote fairness

📍Where: Raleigh County Commission on Aging, 1614 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV
🗓When: October 14, 2025
⏰Time: 10:30-11:30AM

Your voice matters - let's work together for a fairer West Virginia! 💙💛

10/06/2025

Join our team and help make a difference in West Virginia!

🚨We're Hiring!🚨

The Office of Inspector General - Human Rights Commission Division is looking for a dedicated Paralegal 1 to join our team!⚖️

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about justice and fairness? This role offers the opportunity to support legal operations that make a real impact for West Virginians.🌄

📑What You'll Do:
✨Prepare legal documents, pleadings, and official decisions
✨Coordinate both live and virtual proceedings
✨Assist with mediation and case scheduling
✨Maintain legal and statistical records
✨Conduct research using Westlaw and other tools

💼Minimum Qualifications:
🔹High school diploma or equivalent
🔹Two years of experience in a legal setting (college coursework may substitute)

If you're ready to bring professionalism, precision, and purpose to your work - we'd love to meet you!👋

👉Follow the link to apply today: tinyurl.com/OIG-Careers

09/30/2025

We are hiring 3 investigators to help protect the Mountain State! Apply today!

🚨WE'RE HIRING!🚨

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission, a Division of the Office of Inspector General, is hiring 3 Investigators (Investigator 1 positions) to join our team in Kanawha County!⚖️✨

As an Investigator, you'll play a key role in enforcing state and federal civil rights law - conducting investigations into discrimination complaints in employment and public accommodations across West Virginia. 💼🔎

What You'll Do:
✅Investigate discrimination complaints
✅Gather & analyze evidence
✅Draft legal documents & reports
✅Interview witnesses
✅Support West Virginia's mission of equal treatment for all

💰Salary Range: $39,461-$68,582
📚Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience +1 year investigative/law enforcement/government eligibility work
🚗Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation

👉Check the posting for more information: tinyurl.com/OIG-Internal-Employment

📥Ready to Apply? Email applications to [email protected] or mail to Shannon D. Wallace, Office of Inspector General, 1 Players Club Drive, Suite 301, Charleston, WV 25311

Be part of a the team that protects West Virginia every day!🌟

09/26/2025

✨Your Voice Matters!✨

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission Listening Tours are coming to Charleston! 🗣💬 These sessions bring community members and staff together to address issues of human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public spaces.

By listening, we learn. By learning, we grow. 💡Together, we can build understanding, trust, and solutions that promote fairness for all.

📍Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
📅September 30, 2025
⏰6:30-7:30PM

Join us to share, connect, and help create a stronger West Virginia.💙💛

09/26/2025

Come join our team and help ensure fairness across the Mountain State!

🚨Now Hiring: Paralegal 1🚨

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission is looking for a detail-oriented, motivated professional to join our team as a Paralegal 1 in Charleston, West Virginia!📚⚖️

As part of this role, you'll:
✅Prepare and maintain legal records, pleadings, and administrative law judge decisions
✅Coordinate live and virtual hearings and mediations
✅Conduct legal research using Westlaw
✅Prepare certified records for appellate review
✅Work closely with attorneys and support our mission to uphold justice and fairness

👉For more information follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv/transferjobs?department[0]=HEALTH%20-%20OIG%20-%20OFFICE%20OF%20INSPECTOR%20GENERAL&department[1]=HEALTH%20-%20HRC%20-%20HUMAN%20RIGHTS%20COMMISSION&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

📥Submit your application by email to [email protected] OR by mail to Shannon D Wallace, 2 Players Club Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311

09/22/2025

🌟Your Voice Matters🌟

The West Virginia Human Rights Commission invites you to our Listening Tour in Charleston. 🗣✨ Join us as we bring together community members and staff to talk openly about issues of human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public spaces.

📍Kanawha County Public Library - 123 Capitol Street, Charleston, West Virginia
📅Friday, September 26, 2025
🕰Noon - 2PM

Together, we'll listen, learn, and work toward building stronger, fairer communities for all West Virginians.💙💛

09/17/2025

📣The Human Rights Commission is hitting the road with our Listening Tours!✨

These sessions are designed to bring together community members and staff to talk openly about issues of human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations. 👥

By listening, we learn. By learning, we build trust, create solutions, and work toward true equality for all.💙💛

📍Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg, WV
📆September 23, 2025
🕰1-3PM

We invite YOU to share your voice, your experiences, and your ideas. Together, we can make a difference. 🌄🤝

09/15/2025

📣 The West Virginia Human Rights Commission invites you to our HRC Listening Tour in Logan, WV!

These sessions bring community members and staff together to discuss issues related to human rights, discrimination, and harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations. 🏡💼

By listening and learning, we aim to:
✨ Understand community needs
✨ Customize education and outreach
✨ Foster empathy and trust
✨ Create solutions that promote equality for all

📍 Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
126 Charles St., Logan, WV
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Your voice matters—join us in building a stronger, more inclusive West Virginia. 💙