Hogan’s Alley Society acknowledges that we work and organize on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. We offer our commitment to working in good relations with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and to working in solidarity to address the long-lasting impacts that colonialism, genocide, and systemic racism have had on Indigenous peoples.

About The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS)

The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural wellbeing of people of African descent through the delivery of inclusive housing, built spaces, and culturally informed programming. Hogan’s Alley Society has been a leading advocate for the Black community in Metro Vancouver, addressing the legacies of urban renewal, residential displacement, and erasure from Vancouver’s historical narrative. Our vision is to own and operate the built environment on the historic site of the nucleus of the Black community in Vancouver, recreating a hub for the Black community through the development of the Hogan’s Alley Block, rooted in the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust. 

In September 2022, HAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver to enter into a long-term lease for the 898 Main Street block (Hogan’s Alley Block) upon the removal of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. This development will include a Black cultural center, affordable housing, small business spaces, and childcare facilities, addressing historical harm caused by past displacement policies. This initiative is one of the few Black-led Community Land Trusts in Canada, ensuring long-term affordability and preventing further displacement of Black communities.

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 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, 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 by identifying gaps 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 across jurisdictions. 

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.

Scope of Role

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.

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 across jurisdictions.

• Support other projects and program activity needs of Hogan’s Alley Society under the direction of the Executive Director as needed.

Community Engagement & Organizing

• 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.

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 Hogan’s Alley Society at community meetings, conferences, and sector events as appropriate;

• 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;

• 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.

Event & Logistics Coordination

• 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.

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

Please submit your application by no later than Friday, July 3, 2026 include your resume and a brief cover 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 actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.  We thank all applicants for their submissions. Please note that only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.  

HAS is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to identify any access needs related to the application, interview, or selection process. We will work collaboratively with applicants to identify accessibility supports, communication methods, and participation options throughout recruitment. Please contact HR@hogansalleysociety.org with any accessibility-related questions or requests.