Application Guide

How to Apply for Part-time Operations Coordinator

at California Community Land Trust Network

🏢 About California Community Land Trust Network

The California Community Land Trust Network is unique as a membership organization representing 50 Community Land Trusts across California, focusing on creating permanently affordable and community-controlled land and housing as an alternative to speculative investment and displacement. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that directly addresses housing affordability and community stability across California.

About This Role

This Part-time Operations Coordinator role involves supporting nonprofit operations, finance, and logistics including Quickbooks management for vendor payments and receivables, plus organizing logistics for regional/statewide convenings and advocacy events. The role is impactful because it ensures the smooth functioning of an organization that supports 50 CLTs across California, directly enabling their work in creating affordable housing alternatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve processing vendor payments in Quickbooks while coordinating logistics for an upcoming statewide CLT convening, followed by updating the website with new member resources and reviewing the Mailchimp newsletter for distribution. You'd be balancing financial operations with member support tasks while working independently from your remote location.

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🎯 Who California Community Land Trust Network Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of operations experience specifically in affordable housing organizations or similar mission-driven nonprofits
  • Is based in California with availability for part-time work (not concurrently employed elsewhere for more than 20hrs/week)
  • Demonstrates proven experience with Quickbooks for vendor payments, invoice tracking, and receivables reporting
  • Has experience supporting event logistics for member-based organizations or advocacy events

📝 Tips for Applying to California Community Land Trust Network

1

Explicitly mention your California residency and part-time availability in your application materials

2

Quantify your Quickbooks experience - mention specific functions you've managed (vendor payments, receivables reports, etc.)

3

Highlight any experience with community land trusts, affordable housing organizations, or membership-based nonprofits

4

Provide examples of how you've supported event logistics for regional or statewide gatherings

5

Demonstrate your remote work discipline by describing systems you've implemented for tracking tasks and communications

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with affordable housing or similar mission-driven organizations', "Examples of Quickbooks proficiency and financial operations support you've provided", 'Your ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision', "Why you're passionate about community land trusts and permanently affordable housing"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the California Community Land Trust Network's member CLTs and their geographic distribution
  • → Understand the difference between community land trusts and traditional affordable housing models
  • → Research recent advocacy events or convenings the Network has organized
  • → Explore the Network's website and social media to understand their communication style and priorities
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with Quickbooks for nonprofit financial operations
2 How have you supported event logistics for member-based organizations?
3 What systems do you use to ensure reliable follow-through when working remotely?
4 How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple team members' operational needs?
5 What interests you about the community land trust model specifically?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without California residency or while holding another job exceeding 20hrs/week
  • Generic operations experience without specific affordable housing or nonprofit context
  • Failing to demonstrate Quickbooks proficiency or remote work discipline

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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