Get Involved

​Current Opportunities

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Position: Board Member
Type: Volunteer

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Director (Board Member)

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Board members play a meaningful role in shaping the direction of CCIA. They contribute to governance, strategic thinking, and the long-term sustainability of the organization while helping to nurture a vibrant, inclusive creative community.

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Being part of the CCIA Board is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth. Members often describe the experience as a chance to:

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• Build leadership, governance, and nonprofit experience in a supportive environment

• Learn through real-world decision-making, collaboration, and shared problem-solving

• Connect with a diverse, mission-aligned team across arts and community practice

• Participate in community-building and occasional social or networking gatherings

• Contribute to projects that strengthen resilient, inclusive creative communities

• Support initiatives that champion accessible and equitable creative spaces​

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What Board Membership Involves

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Term: 2 year term commitment with the opportunity for renewal. We value consistency and encourage members to contribute

 

Board members typically:

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• Attend quarterly board meetings

• Participate in discussions, decisions, and strategic planning

• Provide governance and oversight in support of CCIA’s mission

• Support organizational growth, partnerships, and community relationships

• Join committees or short-term working groups when available

• Contribute to fundraising and outreach efforts as appropriate

• Uphold organizational policies, including conflict of interest guidelines

• Help maintain a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment

 

Time commitment: approximately 3–5 hours per month

 

Who We’re Looking For

​We welcome individuals who are:

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• Interested in inclusive arts, culture, and community-building

• Willing to contribute time and follow through on commitments

• Curious about or experienced in nonprofit governance, arts, community development, fundraising, outreach, leadership, or related fields

• Thoughtful, collaborative, and open to diverse perspectives

• Guided by integrity, accountability, and care for community impact

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Formal board experience is not required - we value a range of lived experience, professional backgrounds, and ways of thinking.

 

Estimated time commitment: ~3–5 hours per month

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Equity, Diversity & inclusion

 

At CCIA, we believe strong communities are built through many voices, perspectives, and lived experiences.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and especially encourage those who are historically underrepresented in arts and community leadership, including Indigenous Peoples, Black communities, racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

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We are committed to fostering an environment that is respectful, accessible, and inclusive. All board members are expected to uphold these values in their participation.

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Sharing information about your background or lived experience is completely optional. What matters most is your interest in contributing to a thoughtful, respectful, and community-centered organization. If this opportunity feels like a good fit, we would be happy to hear from you.

 

Please email info@creativecommunityimpact.ca with:

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• A short introduction about your interest in joining the board

• Any relevant experience, skills, or perspectives you’d like to share

• Your general availability and how you’d like to contribute

• Your contact information (email and phone)

• A resume (optional, but welcome)

• (Optional) Any self-identification you wish to share

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We appreciate every expression of interest. Due to the nature of board recruitment, only candidates moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.