Gallery Assistant: Summer 2024

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Royal Ontario Museum Full time

Join the dynamic team at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) as we embark on an exciting seasonal journey to bring our Hands-on Galleries and engaging activity stations to life during peak periods. We seek highly motivated individuals to enhance the visitor experience at ROM over the summer (June - September 2024).

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Facilitating engaging children's activities at various programmed gallery stations, fostering learning and enjoyment.
- Modelling positive behaviour as an exemplary ambassador of the ROM, embodying professionalism, enthusiasm, and strong customer service.
- Exhibiting a friendly and courteous demeanour toward parents and children at all times, enhancing their museum visit.
- Ensuring the safety and preservation of specimens and objects while diligently enforcing gallery rules.
- Collaborating in gallery operations, supply replenishment, program setup, and adherence to meticulous cleaning procedures.
- Assisting in material preparation and subsequent cleanup activities, ensuring the seamless flow of interactive experiences.
- Coordinating material preparation to guarantee the smooth execution of activities.
- Contributing to cleanup activities and maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the spaces.
- Assisting with crowd control and managing visitor line-ups to ensure a positive and organized experience.
- Flexibility to perform additional related duties as required, contributing to the overall success of the ROM's mission.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working with children and families in an educational or museum environment. Collaborating effectively with team members is essential to ensure a seamless visitor experience.
- Strong preference will be given to applicants with previous work experience at ROM.
- Secondary education in a Museum-related field, such as Art, Archaeology, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, or History, can provide valuable context and expertise for engaging with our exhibits and collections.
- Must be available to work weekend shifts to accommodate the diverse needs of our visitors during standard museum hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- Availability to attend mandatory training is crucial to ensure alignment with our standards and practices.
- Possession of a valid vulnerable sector check or a strong commitment to obtaining one before the position's start date is required to uphold the safety and security of all museum guests.
- French language and/or other language(s) spoken, first Aid certifications, and educational background in museum-related fields are considered additional assets.

**Salary and Terms of Employment**

**START DATE: June 2024**
**CONTRACT END DATE: September 2, 2024**
**OPEN DATE: March 7, 2024**
**CLOSE DATE: March 22, 2024**
**STATUS: Part-time Contract**
**EMPLOYEE GROUP: EXEMPT**
**HOURLY RATE: $16.55**
**LOCATION (onsite): Onsite**

**Application Instructions**:

- Cover Letter: Alongside your resume, kindly include a cover letter, both uploaded as **one** document. In your cover letter, address the following key points:

- Previous ROM Experience: Please indicate if you have experience working at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
- Availability: Provide an approximate overview of your availability to work during the specified holiday periods mentioned in the job ad.
- Mandatory Training and Vulnerable Sector Check: Confirm your availability to attend the mandatory training in late May (exact date to be determined). Additionally, assure us of your commitment to obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Check as soon as possible.

**Diversity Statement**

**Accessibility Statement**

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

**COVID Statement**

Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

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