Public Art Assistant and Documentarian Opportunities at STEPS Public Art

Mural for I HeART Main Street by Chris Perez and Aidan Kenny. Photo Credit: Selina McCallum.

STEPS Public Art is accepting applications for multiple positions to support the development, execution and storytelling of public art initiatives and our growing national programming! Learn more about the organization and view the job posting pages for full details, eligibility requirements and how to apply today.

Who is STEPS Public Art?
STEPS envisions a world where artists and communities co-create meaningful, welcoming and safe public spaces. We are a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity that engages and empowers artists and communities to transform public spaces into vibrant places. Our team is composed of high-performing, highly ethical creative entrepreneurial innovators who truly care about their communities.

Staff are supported in their professional development through a combination of all staff and targeted individual development opportunities including but not limited to training, mentorship and external conference/event participation. Our open-concept waterfront office has natural light and ample room for physical distancing. Flexible working arrangement policies provide staff with remote working as well as alternative scheduling options.

Our main office is based in T’karonto, the Ancestral Wendat territory and the shared territory of the Anishinaabeg and the Haudenosaunee, covered by The Dish With One Spoon treaty, and later, Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. STEPS is committed to cultivating safe spaces for Indigenous voices to be heard. We invest in ongoing staff and Board learning related to equity, inclusion and accessibility topics; supports such as staff-led equity groups, among which include a BIPOC group as well as a Disability and Chronic Illness group to help foster an accessible and accommodating work environment for our team and stakeholders.

Public Art Assistants
Location: Hybrid/Virtual Position (open across Canada)
Duration: 4-month full-time contract (35 hours per week)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM Noon ET (Eastern Time)
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Compensation: $20/hour

We are seeking creative and energetic Public Art Assistants with a passion for forging new partnerships, supporting artists, clients and collaborators in executing successful cultural projects, and engaging people in public art experiences. This role supports the development and execution of public art projects across the organization. View the full job posting and apply through the online application portal.

Photo/Video Documentarians
Location: Toronto/GTA (Greater Toronto Area)
Duration: 4-month full-time contract (35 hours per week)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM Noon ET (Eastern Time)
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Compensation: $20/hour

We are seeking collaborative and emerging photographers and/or videographers based in the Toronto/Greater Toronto Area who love storytelling through the lens of a camera. This role supports the photo and video documentation of public art projects, community engagements, and the impact of art and placemaking initiatives. View the full job posting and apply through the online application portal.

STEPS encourages applications from all qualified candidates who are legally able to work in Canada that represent the full diversity of communities in Canada, including complexities of intersecting identities such as ability, age, class, gender, race and sexual orientation. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Black, a person of colour, newcomer, Disabled and/or LGBTQQIP2SAA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, two-spirit, asexual, allies, along with additional sexual orientations and gender identities).

Applications will only be accepted through the application process outlined in each posting. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we can only communicate with those shortlisted for an interview.

If you require accommodations to apply for an opportunity, please send an email by Monday, April 10, 2023 with “STEPS Documentarian OR Public Art Assistant Accommodations” in the subject line to operations@stepspublicart.org.

More at STEPS:

• April 4, 2023: I HeART Main Street Program Information Session for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
• Fieldnotes Blog Series: 10 Public Art Projects Inspiring STEPS
• CreateSpace Public Art Forum: Virtual Youth Gallery

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