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About the Role

This full-time, grant-funded contract position supports ROM’s public-facing education and engagement initiatives for Summer 2026. It offers an exciting opportunity for a student or emerging professional interested in museum education, public programming, and audience engagement. The role involves supporting research and information-gathering activities related to school programs, public learning experiences, and visitor engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assist with environmental scans and information gathering related to museums, galleries, science centres, and cultural organizations.
Support research related to school programs, public learning experiences, and visitor engagement initiatives.
Compile and organize information related to program formats, audiences, accessibility features, and educational offerings.
Assist with preparing summary documents, charts, presentations, and research materials for the Learning & Public Programs team.
Help maintain lists of peer organizations, community contacts, and sector resources.
Support projects related to accessibility, inclusion, public engagement, and educational programming.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment while gaining exposure to museum education and public programming operations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary studies in Museum Studies, Education, Recreation, Arts Administration, Communications, Tourism, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, or a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
Interest in museum education, public programming, camp programming, cultural tourism, visitor engagement, or community learning.
Ability to conduct basic research and organize information from multiple sources.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Experience preparing presentations, school assignments, reports, or research projects is considered an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Interest in accessibility, inclusion, or public engagement initiatives is considered an asset.
Applicants must meet the Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program’s eligibility requirements, including being legally entitled to work in Canada and eligible to participate in the SEO program at the time of hire.

Skills

Organizational skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Research skills
Information organization
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Full-time Contract
Onsite

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Post-secondary studies in Museum Studies, Education, Recreation, Arts Administration, Communications, Tourism, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$17.60 per hour

Benefits

Valuable hands-on experience within a leading cultural institution
Build foundational skills in research, communication, public programming, and museum operations

About the Company

Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America.
ROM is dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement.
As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.
ROM is committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
ROM seeks passionate and dynamic team members who embody its mission and values to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums.

Equal Opportunity

At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at careers@rom.on.ca for assistance.