Project Coordinator, CLT & Equitable Land Reform Project
About The Position
The Equitable Land Reform: Addressing Collective Ownership for Marginalized Black and Racialized Communities project investigates the systemic barriers in Canadian property law that disproportionately disadvantage Black and racialized communities by prioritizing individual ownership models over collective ones. Through multi-year research, community engagement, and legal reform advocacy, the project aims to create the foundation for more equitable land ownership systems rooted in racial justice. The work will unfold across three provinces—British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario—where historic and ongoing displacement has undermined Black communities’ access to land and wealth. In partnership with Black-led community land trusts (CLTs), academic researchers, and allied organizations, the project will conduct research into the historical and contemporary impacts of property law on Black communities, engage communities through participatory workshops, advance legal reform by identifying gaps in Canadian law and proposing policy changes, pilot new models of Black-led collective ownership and stewardship, and build capacity within Black-led CLTs and partner organizations. The project’s ultimate goal is to challenge the exclusionary property law system, create opportunities for wealth redistribution and community self-determination, and foster a national network of Black-led CLTs. By centering anti-racism, decolonization, and community accountability, this initiative seeks to transform how land is owned and stewarded in Canada, ensuring Black communities have permanent, affordable, and community-controlled access to housing and land. Hogan’s Alley Society is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and community-centered Community Land Trust & Project Coordinator to support the implementation of the Equitable Land Reform project while helping strengthen and expand the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust. As the volume of work for the Equitable Land Reform Project ebbs and flows throughout the project phases, the Project Coordinator will also support other projects and program activity needs of Hogan’s Alley Society under the direction of the Executive Director as needed. This role combines project coordination, community engagement, movement-building, and organizational capacity development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Executive Director, community members, researchers, and Black-led partner organizations across Canada. The Coordinator will play a key role in building awareness and participation in the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust, supporting community engagement activities, coordinating project operations, and helping strengthen collective ownership practices within Black communities. The ideal candidate is collaborative, relationship-oriented, and committed to racial justice, housing equity, and community self-determination. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities while working across community, academic, nonprofit, and institutional spaces.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of relevant project coordination experience
- Demonstrated experience in community development, community organizing, or community engagement
- Experience working alongside Black communities and building culturally grounded, trust-based relationships
- Strong understanding of racial justice, housing equity, collective ownership, and/or community land trust models
- Experience coordinating projects, community initiatives, or multi-stakeholder collaborations
- Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Experience organizing community events, workshops, or public engagement activities
- Strong written communication skills, including report writing and knowledge-sharing materials
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with nonprofit, cooperative, or community governance structures is an asset
- Experience with digital engagement, communications, or membership organizing is an asset
- Lived experience connected to Black communities and/or housing insecurity is valued
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the Equitable Land Reform project workplan and deliverables
- Coordinate project activities, timelines, scheduling, documentation, and internal communications
- Support the Project Manager in tracking milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and budgets
- Ensure the Executive Director and internal HAS staff are appropriately engaged in project decision-making and updates
- Maintain organized project records, meeting notes, and document management systems
- Coordinate information flow between HAS and project partners across jurisdictions
- Support other projects and program activity needs of Hogan’s Alley Society under the direction of the Executive Director as needed
- Support the growth and engagement of the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust
- Build relationships with Black community members, tenants, organizations, and stakeholders
- Coordinate and facilitate community engagement activities including workshops, share-back sessions, consultations, and public events
- Help increase public understanding of community land trusts, collective ownership, and community stewardship models
- Support outreach and membership-building efforts both in-person and online
- Gather community feedback and support needs assessments related to project goals and land trust development
- Work collaboratively with Black-led CLTs and project partners including the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust, Little Jamaica Community Land Trust, and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts
- Support coordination of meetings, collaborative initiatives, and cross-jurisdictional learning opportunities
- Represent Hogan’s Alley Society at community meetings, conferences, and sector events as appropriate
- Help foster respectful and accountable relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Support capacity-building initiatives related to governance, collective ownership, and community stewardship practices
- Coordinate trainings, site visits, and peer learning opportunities
- Assist in developing accessible knowledge-sharing materials, presentations, reports, and communications
- Support dissemination of project findings through community forums, publications, and public engagement activities
- Contribute to strengthening organizational systems and readiness within the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, community events, and partner gatherings
- Support catering, childcare coordination, accessibility needs, honoraria distribution, venue coordination, and event communications
- Prepare materials and provide administrative support for engagement activities and project sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
