Jobs and Opportunities

The California Community Land Trust Network (CACLTN) serves to support the work of our member organizations and communities through state-level policy, advocacy, member and district conferences, peer-peer training, and capacity building through the CA CLT Academy, as well as the development of financial/legal tools to enhance CLT development in California.


 

Opportunities With Our Members

Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE):
The CLT Membership Coordinator is an essential part of the operations of LiBRE’s Community Land Trust (CLT) project and reports to the CLT Director to assist in building the membership and community base of the CLT project. Key duties include working closely with the CLT Director to facilitate workshops (including virtual workshops), art projects, community gatherings, meetings, and other actions to involve Long Beach residents as CLT Members, volunteers, and as part of the community land trust movement, and represent LiBRE in meetings and events as required. Learn more and apply here.

THRIVE Santa Ana:
Now hiring a Program Manager or Director of Strategy & Administration who will be responsible for implementing THRIVE’s various programs including planning of membership meetings, overseeing construction and development on THRIVE property, and executing initiatives in THRIVE’s various grants such as the USDA Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program. The Program Manager or Director will also assist THRIVE in developing project management that will increase transparency and accountability across the organization and ensure programs are executed in a timely and fiscally-responsible manner. Apply here.

Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust
The Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust (BVCLT) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that specializes in community-controlled governance and stewardship of land for working-class communities of color in Koreatown and the surrounding neighborhoods. They are currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations, who will focus on financial management, organizational development, long-term strategy, and infrastructure building. Read the job description and apply here

Urban Soil Tierra Urbana, Los Angeles’ first limited equity housing cooperative on BVCLT land, is also hiring a part-time gardener.

Artist Space Trust
Artist Space Trust is a small but dynamic team of artists and affordable housing advocates committed to preserving affordable spaces for Bay Area artists and culture-bearers. Join us in our mission to keep the Bay Area’s artistic spirit alive by exploring our current job opportunities.

Urban Habitat
Urban Habitat seeks a Director of Transportation Justice, who will  will provide policy analysis, research, technical assistance, and advocacy support to local and regional policy and advocacy campaigns that advance transportation justice, as well as guide the strategic direction and role of the organization in the transportation justice movement
. Apply here.

RichmondLAND
RichmondLAND is hiring for two positions: a Real Estate Manager and an Operations Manager. 
Find job descriptions here.

Oakland Community Land Trust
OakCLT is currently hiring an Asset Manager to steward the financial health of a growing and diverse portfolio of community-owned real estate in Oakland.
Read more about the position here.

Community Land Trust of West Marin
The Community Land Trust of West Marin (CLAM) seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a housing feasibility study aimed at preventing the displacement of over 50 residents living on a ranch in Point Reyes Station.
Read full job description and apply.

T.R.U.S.T South LA
Are you passionate about the South LA community? Do you believe South LA is better when we support citizen’s rights to housing? Come join the T.R.U.S.T South LA team, hiring for several positions. Read more about the open positions and apply.

Central CA Land Trust (CCLT):
The Executive Director oversees CCLT’s operations, resource development, staffing, budgeting, and community engagement. For the full job description and salary, click here.

 

Other Employment Opportunities With Our Partners

Agrarian Trust
Agrarian Trust seeks legal consultant to support collective and commons-based agricultural land ownership. Apply now.

California Coalition for Rural Housing
The Campaign and Advocacy Program Manager will be responsible for carrying out activities supporting CCRH’s mission and programming by organizing residents in rural regions of California; who play a crucial role in advancing housing policy and legislative initiatives across the state. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community organizing, a deep understanding of housing issues, and a commitment to advocating for equitable and affordable housing solutions. Successful candidates will be dedicated and motivated individuals who have the proven ability to build the power of those most impacted by our state’s housing crisis.
Read more about the position here.

East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative (EBPREC):
The East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative is a multi-stakeholder coop that facilitates BIPOC and allied communities to cooperatively organize, finance, purchase, occupy, and steward commercial and residential properties, taking them permanently off the speculative market. Join EB PREC to put your skills to work for housing, economic, and racial justice! View Open Positions

Housing California:
Housing California (CA) is a statewide non-profit affordable housing and homelessness advocacy organization dedicated to improving life within our golden state. We open minds and organize people most impacted by housing injustice and their allies to effectively advance equitable systems change and structural reform policy solutions grounded in the lived expertise of affordable housing residents and social and economic policy research. We envision a California with homes, health, and wealth for all in thriving, sustainable communities.
View open positions here.