Project Manager, Policy Learning Cohort (One Year Fixed Term) 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.

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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 ofthe nucleus of theBlackcommunityin Vancouver, recreating a hub for the Black community through the development of the Hogan’s Alley Block, rooted inthe Hogan’s Alley SocietyCommunity Land Trust. In September 2022, HAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver toenter intoalong-termlease 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 thefew Black-ledCommunity Land Trusts in Canada,



ensuring long-term affordability and preventing further displacement of Black communities. Position Title Project Manager, Policy Learning Cohort Reports To Executive Director Compensation $ 63,000
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- $65,000 per year Role Type Full-time:37.5 hours/week One (1)yearfixed termcontract with possibility of extension. Working conditions
- Hybrid: Onsite at Hogan’s Alley Society office and remotework
- Some evening and occasional weekend work will berequired Deadline to Apply Monday, November 2, 2026 Project Description Building on the findings of our Metro Vancouver Housing Solutions Lab report, Hogan's Alley Society (HAS) will convene a cohort of Black-led, Black-focused, Black-serving (B3) organizations to build housing advocacy capacity and inform broader provincial housing policy changes that impact Black communities. Throughout the learning process, the cohort members will build on their understanding and practice of systems change work, while supporting the creation of a BC Black Housing Council. By engaging cohort members in the same focus area, our aim is to develop collaborative systems change efforts and strengthen Black communities through practical application. The primary goal of this cohort learning project is to build Black leadership in housing through increased advocacy capacity and policy changes.



HAS aims to achieve these goals through coordinated efforts and expanding the network of Black voices in housing advocacy. The BC Black Housing Council will work with government, housing-sector, and community partners to develop a BC Black Housing Strategy and advocate for its implementation. Scope of Role Hogan's Alley Society is seeking a collaborative, organized, and strategic Project Manager to lead the implementation of a provincial Black housing leadership and cohort learning initiative. This initiative will convene Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving (B3) organizations from across British Columbia to strengthen housing advocacy, build collective leadership, and support the development of a BC Black Housing Council and a future BC Black Housing Strategy. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project implementation, including cohort recruitment, learning design, facilitation coordination, relationship management, project administration, evaluation, communications, and knowledge mobilization. Working closely with the Executive Director, staff team, consultants, and participating organizations, the Project Manager will help create a cooperative learning environment grounded in Afrocentric values, trauma-informed practice, and systems change. In addition to delivering the cohort learning initiative, the Project Manager will play a leadership role in supporting the establishment of the BC Black Housing Council. Working alongside cohort members, community partners, and Hogan's Alley Society leadership, the Project Manager will facilitate the collaborative development of the Council's vision, governance model, operating framework, and long-term sustainability strategy to ensure it continues beyond the life of the project. The ideal candidate is collaborative, relationship-oriented, and committed to

📌 Project Manager, Policy Learning Cohort (Vancouver)
🏢 Hogan
📍 Vancouver