Call for National Board of Directors, STEPS Public Art

Just Imagine by Kseniya Tsoy. Photo: Jason Montplaisir

STEPS is seeking new Board Members to deepen its national presence and contribute specialized expertise to shape the next chapter of growth!

Application Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
Interviews: August 2025
Term Start: January 1, 2026

About STEPS Public Art

STEPS Public Art is a national charity and social enterprise that cultivates inclusive public spaces and supports artists to reimagine the places where we live, work, and gather. Whether through large-scale public art, community engagement, or cultural planning, STEPS champions equity-deserving artists and fosters collaboration across sectors to spark social change through creativity.

STEPS envisions a world where artists and communities co-create public spaces that are vibrant, welcoming, and deeply meaningful.

The Opportunity

STEPS is seeking up to three (3) new members to join its Board of Directors starting in January 2026, with some onboarding in Fall 2025. This is an exciting time to join STEPS to deepen its national presence, pilot new funding models, and look ahead to the next strategic planning cycle.

STEPS Board members provide thoughtful oversight and bold vision, while also contributing specialized expertise to shape the next chapter of growth. The Board blends strategic governance with a limited working board model—meaning the Board’s experience and insights won’t just guide the big picture; they’ll be meaningfully applied to support STEPS’ dynamic and ambitious team.

While a myriad of candidates will be considered, STEPS is especially excited to connect with candidates who bring one or more of the following:

• Financial acumen, particularly accounting or CFO-level experience, with nonprofit/Board experience as an asset (for Treasurer role succession planning)
• Fundraising, philanthropic or donor relations experience, particularly in a charitable or cultural context
• Human resources
• Communications
• Cybersecurity
• Passion for and/or lived experience with public art, creative industries, placemaking or community engagement.

In addition, STEPS welcomes candidates who are:

• Strategic thinkers with a collaborative mindset
• Deeply aligned with STEPS’ mission and values
• Willing to leverage networks in support of STEPS’ fundraising and visibility goals
• Comfortable communicating via email, phone, and Zoom

Role Details

• Term begins: January 1, 2026
• Time commitment: 4 Board meetings per year (approximately 2 hours each, weekday evenings, virtual), plus the Annual General Meeting (often paired with a learning or social event)
• Additional involvement: Occasional committee participation or advice to staff based on your expertise
• Location: Hybrid. While the administrative office is based in T’karonto (Toronto), STEPS is especially interested in receiving applications from candidates across Canada, especially applicants in regions outside Ontario where STEPS operations are expanding. Board meetings have options for joining virtually, though members based in Southern Ontario are encouraged to join meetings in person.

How to Apply

Read the full details and apply via Google Forms.

Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025

STEPS is committed to building a Board that reflects the full diversity of the communities we serve across regions, disciplines, and identities. The organization actively encourages applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), Black, racialized, disabled, newcomer, and/or LGBTQQIP2SAA+, as well as those from rural and remote communities.

STEPS recognizes that systemic barriers exist and the organization is happy to provide accommodations throughout the application process. Please send an email to info@stepspublicart.org with “Board App Accommodations” in the subject line.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted for an interview in August 2025. While STEPS is grateful to all who express interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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