Museum Community Outreach Coordinator

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Ontario Museum Full time

Museum Community Engagement

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking an experienced Indigenous Community Coordinator to develop and implement community engagement strategies that promote Indigenous culture and perspectives.

As a key member of the Indigenous Learning and Programs team, you will build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leaders across Ontario, with a focus on communities surrounding the museum.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead community engagement initiatives, ensuring Indigenous voices are represented and valued in programming at ROM.
  • Coordinate and execute at least two (2) major community gatherings and activations per year at ROM, incorporating cultural exchanges, performances, feasts, art-making demonstrations, and collaborations with Indigenous artists and educators.
  • Represent the Indigenous Learning and Programs team at ROM at external events, meetings, and forums, nurturing meaningful partnerships and advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in museum initiatives.

Your Qualifications and Skills

  • Indigenous identity and deep connections to Indigenous communities in Ontario, with a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and protocols.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Event Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Indigenous education-related credentials would be an asset.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in community engagement, program development, or event planning, focusing on Indigenous-led initiatives and relationship-building.
  • Proven experience facilitating community consultations, dialogues, and co-creation processes, ensuring Indigenous perspectives shape programming and institutional decision-making.

Benefits and Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits coverage: Enjoy 100 percent premium-free benefits for individuals and families, a health spending account, flexible working options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Worry-free retirement savings: With our pension plan, you benefit from an employer-matched Defined Benefit contribution plan, providing predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, and early retirement options without the stress of investment decisions.
  • Support for new parents: Enjoy a parental leave top-up to 95 percent of your salary for 17 weeks, helping you balance work and family life.
  • Perks: Free ROM membership for permanent full-time and part-time staff, plus discounts to over 200 attractions through Attractions Ontario.

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