Job Description

Join the Royal Ontario Museum team this summer as a Registration Assistant and play a key role in preserving Ontario\'s cultural heritage. As a detail-oriented individual with a passion for art, culture, and nature, you\'ll assist with processing gifts to the ROM collection, ensuring their accurate and timely registration.

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: (May 15, 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 September 4, 2023)

This is a paid internship.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with loans and gifts to the ROM collection, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Work closely with the Registration team to create and maintain accurate records in the collections database.
• Provide support to the Registration team, including responding to inquiries and conducting research on objects in the collection.
• Follow established protocols and procedures for handling and processing objects to ensure the safety and security of the collections.
• Other duties as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in museum studies, art history, anthropology, or a related field.
• Passionate about preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands.
• Keen eye for detail, with exceptional documentation skills.
• Comfortable working with delicate materials and handling collections objects.
• While familiarity with collections management databases is preferred, a willingness to learn is more important.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and taking pride in your work.

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a meaningful impact in preserving Ontario\'s cultural heritage for future generations.
• Work in a dynamic and engaging environment.
• Develop valuable experience for your future career.
• Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving cultural heritage.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to work with one of Toronto\'s most iconic institutions. Apply today by submitting your resume outlining your experience and qualifications to the Royal Ontario Museum\'s Human Resources Department as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are an equal-opportunity employer.

Diversity Statement

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities.

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.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.

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