Open Board Positions:

Treasurer  |  Director-at-Large  |  Community & Youth Engagement

Details below, or APPLY NOW!

YAC is currently seeking up to 3 new board members.

Youth Art Connection (YAC) is a registered charity that supports young creatives across Nova Scotia through community, professional development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, networking, and opportunities to create, collaborate, and thrive.

Through initiatives like HUBHFX (our weekly artist drop-in), ARTpreneurs (arts entrepreneurship training), and EMERGE (our annual festival), YAC works alongside emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs to help them build meaningful careers, strengthen their skills, and connect with a vibrant creative community.

As our organization continues to grow, we’re looking for collaborative leaders to join our Board of Directors.

Why Join the Board?

Youth Art Connection is entering a new phase of growth.

Over the past several years, YAC has built a strong foundation of year-round programming, strengthened its governance, and expanded partnerships across Nova Scotia. Today, the organization is well positioned for its next stage of development.

Our Board of Directors is evolving alongside it. Governance, accountability, and organizational oversight remain central responsibilities, and the board is also increasingly focused on long-term strategy, sustainability, and partnerships.

We’re looking for people who enjoy thinking beyond today’s programs and are excited to help imagine what YAC could become over the next five to ten years.

If you value thoughtful governance and meaningful community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Board Commitment

Board members can expect to:

● Attend approximately six board meetings each year.

● Participate in occasional committee meetings aligned with their interests or expertise.

● Participate in one or two strategic planning and visioning sessions each year as the board explores YAC’s

future direction and opportunities for growth.

● Serve as ambassadors for Youth Art Connection within their communities and professional networks.

● Support strong governance and organizational sustainability.

Board positions are volunteer appointments.

Current Board Opportunities

Treasurer

Bring strategic financial thinking to a growing organization.

YAC is seeking a Treasurer who can think about our finances the way a CFO would. This is a strategic and governance role: helping the board understand financial risk, opportunity, and long-term sustainability as YAC’s budget and programming continue to grow. Day-to-day accounting and annual reporting are handled internally.

The Treasurer works closely with the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors to support sound financial decision-making and strategic planning.

We’re particularly interested in individuals with experience in:

● Corporate finance, strategic financial planning, or investment

● Controller, CFO, or senior financial leadership roles

● Financial management or banking

● Non-profit financial governance

● Accounting (CPA designation is an asset)

Responsibilities include:

● Serving as Treasurer and member (or Chair) of the Finance Committee.

● Reviewing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, with an eye to strategy and growth.

● Helping the board understand financial risks and opportunities.

● Advising on financial strategy as YAC scales its programming and revenue.

Previous board experience is welcome but not required.

NEW: Director – Community Youth Engagement

Help ensure the voices and experiences of young creatives continue to inform YAC’s future.

As YAC looks toward its next chapter, we are introducing a new board position dedicated to strengthening the connection between governance and the lived experiences of the young creatives we serve.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from recent YAC alumni, former program participants, or emerging community leaders who understand the opportunities and challenges facing today’s young creatives.

Ideal candidates will:

● Bring lived experience that reflects YAC’s mission and community.

● Be interested in leadership and governance.

● Contribute perspectives on youth engagement, accessibility, and community impact.

● Help ensure YAC remains responsive as it grows.

Previous board experience is not required. We welcome individuals who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow alongside an experienced board.

Who We’re Looking For

Successful board members are:

● Collaborative and respectful.

● Curious and forward-thinking.

● Passionate about supporting young creatives.

● Interested in good governance and community impact.

● Comfortable contributing diverse perspectives.

● Committed to helping YAC continue to grow and evolve.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities that reflect the communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

Express Your Interest

We’re currently seeking up to three new directors.

If one of these opportunities sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click Apply below and fill the form OR send:

● A brief expression of interest describing why you’d like to join the YAC Board.

● The board opportunity that interests you most.

● A résumé or short summary of your background and experience.

Send your expression of interest to: info@youthartconnection.ca

Questions and informal conversations are always welcome before applying.

Board / Committees:

• Apply to be a board member

• Join a committee

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Artist/business/life coach:

•  We are always looking for experienced artists, business and other professionals to coach, present, advise the young artists in our programs

Event volunteers:

• Want to help with festivals, events, shows etc?

• Helping hands or specific talents welcome?

Want to join but don't see the role you’re looking for?

Apply through our general intake form below and tell us what you’re interested in!

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