Two Opportunities: Operations Manager & Comms/Operations Associate, STEPS Public Art

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STEPS Public Art is hiring for two roles as we enter a period of organizational transition and growth. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

STEPS is a national charitable organization that engages artists and communities to transform public spaces into vibrant, welcoming, and meaningful places. Our work spans public art, cultural planning, and creative placemaking across Canada, grounded in equity, collaboration, and community impact. We work closely with artists, municipalities, nonprofits, and private-sector partners to deliver complex, community-engaged projects with care and integrity. More information on culture and opportunities at STEPS can be found here on our website.

Operations Manager

(Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: Hybrid (Toronto-based, minimum 2 days/week in office)
Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, at 12:00pm (Noon) ET
Anticipated Start Date: April 13, 2026

This is a senior operational leadership role ideal for someone with experience (or a strong passion) in arts, culture, or mission-driven work, who enjoys building systems that support creative teams and complex project portfolios.

The Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring STEPS’ projects, people, and business development activities are well-supported, coordinated, and aligned with organizational strategy.

Key focus areas include:

Facilitating portfolio-level project management across public art and cultural planning initiatives (including kick-offs, working sessions, and project wrap-ups that document learnings)
Managing revenue pipelines, including a CRM system to support high-volume outbound outreach and business development
Overseeing organization-wide operations, including finance coordination, systems, workflow design and facilities management.
Supporting staff engagement, onboarding, performance cycles, and HR coordination in collaboration with leadership and external advisors
Supervising operations and communications staff, and providing continuity during periods of team change
Translating operational and outreach data into insights that support strategic planning and decision-making

For the full posting & application details, visit our website.

Communications & Operations Associate

(Part-Time, with Full-Time Seasonal Potential)

Status: Part-Time (0.5 FTE, 18 hours/week) during the academic year; potential full-time summer hours May–August
Location: Hybrid (Toronto-based, minimum 2 days/week in office)
Hourly Wage: $22/hour
Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, at 12:00pm (Noon) ET
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

This hands-on role is well-suited to an early- or mid-career professional, graduate student, or post-graduate student interested in arts administration, nonprofit operations, and outreach support.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and Marketing & Communications Coordinator, the Associate helps ensure that STEPS’ day-to-day systems, outreach activities, and project logistics are running smoothly.

Key focus areas include:

Supporting CRM-based outreach, lead tracking, and follow-up via email and phone
Assisting with communications, marketing administration, and documentation
Providing on-the-ground and administrative support for public art projects and events
Supporting health & safety, office operations, and internal coordination
Helping ensure that nothing falls through the cracks during busy project periods

For the full posting & application details, visit our website.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates legally able to work in Canada and strongly encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), Black, person of colour, newcomer, Disabled, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+.

Applications will not be accepted by email. Please visit our website for the full posting and application details:

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please indicate your needs in the application portal.

AI will not be used as part of the selection process. Applicants must disclose any use of AI in the development of their application materials or the interview process.

Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, at 12:00pm (Noon) ET

About STEPS Public Art

STEPS is a Canadian charity and social enterprise. We provide services in public art management, cultural planning, and artist capacity building. Through our charitable programs, we support artists and foster vibrant, inclusive communities. To stay connected with public art opportunities like this and community programming, subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media (@STEPSPublicArt) or reach out! Explore our Fieldnotes Blog Series below to learn more about our work.

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