About the Role
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking enthusiastic, service-oriented individuals to join as a Visitor Experience Concierge. This front-line position is the welcoming face of ROM, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and visitor-focused experience by greeting guests, managing entry points and coat check, and offering support at membership and ticketing stations. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, public environments, are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, and enjoy making each visitor feel valued and welcome.
Responsibilities
- Greet and direct visitors while managing queues, scanning tickets, and supporting self-serve and mobile ticketing kiosks
- Operate the coat check, ensuring secure and efficient handling of personal items
- Assist visitors and members at the service desk with museum planning, ticketing, and memberships
- Support sales and engagement by identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities
- Respond professionally and empathetically to visitor concerns and feedback
- Attend training and participate in onboarding support for new team members
- Assist in preparing the front-of-house areas and maintaining operational readiness throughout the day
- Support wayfinding during disruptions and event setups
- Perform other duties as required to ensure an exceptional visitor experience
Requirements
- Secondary School Diploma
- Up to 1 year of experience in customer service, hospitality, or sales
- Strong communication and listening skills, with oral proficiency in English
- A proactive, guest-centred approach to problem-solving and service delivery
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume public spaces
- Ability to use tablets, mobile devices, POS systems, and ticketing software
- Reliable and punctual, with strong attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends, evenings, statutory holidays, and full-time hours during peak periods
- Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All candidates receiving a verbal job offer will be subject to a background check.
- This includes a criminal background check and verification of professional references, and other checks depending on the role.
Skills
- French or another second language is an asset
- English oral proficiency
Location
- Toronto, ON (onsite)
Work Type
- Part-time contract
- Full-time hours during peak periods
Experience Level
- Up to 1 year of experience
Education Level
- Secondary School Diploma
- Post-secondary education in hospitality, tourism, or customer service is an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $23.74 - $27.13 per hour
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.
- At ROM, we are 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.
- We are committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
- We seek passionate and dynamic team members who embody our mission and values.
- Cultural engagement: Daily interactions with Toronto's diverse culture and international visitors offer insights into social and cultural trends. We champion inclusive community programs and connections through diverse experiences.
- Continuous learning: At ROM, expertise and continuous skill development are paramount. Our culture of curiosity and open-mindedness fosters growth beyond traditional career paths.
- Passion & fulfillment: Our work in preserving and curating cultural narratives brings deep satisfaction. We are passionate about the arts, global history, cultural diversity, and leveraging digital technologies to enhance accessibility.
- Team & culture: ROM promotes a positive workplace with collaborative, supportive teams that encourage creativity and innovation. We value new ideas and collective problem-solving.
- Academic collaboration: We are committed to education, partnering with universities and providing student resources, underscoring our dedication to research and accessibility.
- ROM does not require “Canadian experience.” International applicants with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
- ROM uses technology-assisted tools (including JazzHR TalentFit) to support the review and screening of applications. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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.
