Project Coordinator, CLT & Equitable Land Reform Project (Part-Time)

Project Description

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 moreequitableland ownership systems rooted in racial justice.

The work will unfold across three provincesBritish Columbia Nova Scotia and Ontariowhere historic and ongoing displacement has undermined Black communities access to land and partnership with Black-led community land trusts (CLTs) academic researchers and allied organizations the project will:

• Conductresearch into the historical and contemporary impacts of property law on Black communities including barriers to collective ownership exclusion from commercial spaces and failure to uphold housing as a human right. Comparative studies of U.S. CLTs will inform Canadian applications.

• Engage Communities through participatory workshops visioning sessions and share-back forums that prioritize the voices of people with lived experience of housing insecurity displacement and collective ownership models.

• Advance Legal Reform byidentifyinggaps in Canadian law and proposing policy changes that formally recognize and support collective models such as CLTs cooperatives and community-based savings and ownership structures.

• Pilot New Models of Black-led collective ownership and stewardship testing frameworks that can counteract speculative pressures and sustain long-term affordability.

• Build Capacity within Black-led CLTs and partner organizations by providing training site visits and governance development to strengthen collective ownership practices acrossjurisdictions.

The projectsultimate goalis 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 initiativeseeksto transform how land is owned and stewarded in Canada ensuring Black communities have permanent affordable and community-controlled access to housing and land.

Scope of Role

Hogans Alley Society isseekinga 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 Hogans 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 supportother projectsand program activity needs ofHogans Alley Societyunder the direction of theExecutive Directoras 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.

TheCoordinatorwill play a key role in building awareness and participation in the Hogans 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.

Primary Responsibilities

This dynamic role requires foresight initiative problem-solving skills and professionalism in handling sensitive situations.This role requires a community-centered approach proactive problem-solving and a commitment to equity and care.

Project Coordination & Administration

• 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 acrossjurisdictions.

• Supportother projects and program activity needs of Hogans Alley Society under the direction of the Executive Director as needed.

Community Engagement & Organizing

• Support the growth and engagement of the Hogans Alley Society Community Land Trust;

• Build relationships with Black community members tenants organizations and stakeholders;

• Coordinate andfacilitatecommunity 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.

Partnership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• 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 Hogans Alley Society at community meetings conferences and sector events asappropriate;

• Help foster respectful and accountable relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing

• Support capacity-building initiatives related to governance collective ownership and community stewardship practices;

• Coordinate trainings site visits and peer learning opportunities;

• Assistin developing accessible knowledge-sharing materials presentations reports and communications;

• Support dissemination of project findings through community forums publications and public engagement activities;

• Contribute tostrengtheningorganizational systems and readiness within the Hogans Alley Society Community Land Trust.

Event & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinatelogisticsfor 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.

Qualifications

• 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;

• 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.

How to Apply

Pleasesubmityour application by no later than Friday July 32026includeyour resume and a briefcover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

We thank all applicants for their submissions.Please note that only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

HAS is committed to developing an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We activelyencourage applicationsfrom members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to thank all applicants for their submissions. Please note that only those shortlisted for interviews willbe contacted.

HAS is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged toidentifyany access needs related to the application interview or selection process. We will work collaboratively with applicants toidentifyaccessibility supports communication methods and participation options throughout contactwith any accessibility-related questions or requests.

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