Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Join our team at ROM and consider a fulfilling career as a Project Specialist, Exhibitions and Galleries.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Specialist, Exhibitions and Galleries organizes, administers, and issues reports for content-generating activities that support visitor-centered development for exhibition and gallery ideation, proposals, design, and interpretation. Working with the SVP Exhibition Development and SVP Exhibition Planning, this position facilitates annual Gallery Project updates and works closely with project managers, the interpretation team, Audience Insights, and others to enable activities such as advisory and community consultation meeting coordination, communications, and reporting. This position participates in key strategic initiatives relevant to ROM’s exhibition program and manages daily operations and administrative responsibilities related to content-generating activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consolidate and maintain protocols with constant updates for changing practices and new learnings.
- Coordinate interdepartmental and external communications, contracts, honoraria, participant travel, and meeting setups (on-site, off-site, and virtual) for community advisory meetings.
- Organize, administer, and issue reports for content-generating activities for consultations and workshop activities for exhibition and gallery ideation, proposals, design, and interpretation.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of interpretive planning and design standards, exhibition databases, and digital-IP support.
- Issue calls for proposals, organize reviews, manage workflows and schedules, and coordinate team activities toward completion for gallery projects and rotations.
- Manage administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, meeting coordination, supplies procurement, file and group access management, budget tracking, and exhibition schedule maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a three-year (3) college degree or a university degree in a business or culture-related program, or equivalent experience and education.
- At least five (5) years of experience managing and coordinating programming or exhibition content.
- Proven experience in developing reports and distilling key research insights for various stakeholders.
- Excellent judgment and strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience in developing workflows, budgeting, and exercising budgetary control.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-departmental colleagues.
- Ability to sensitively manage relationships with diverse community members.
- Understanding of DEAI principles and competencies applicable to supporting the development of exhibition content and culturally responsive practices.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, related database software, and web-based survey administration (e.g., SurveyMonkey, MS Forms).
- Non-English language proficiency is considered an asset.
SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
START DATE: October 1, 2024
OPEN DATE: August 14, 2024
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled
STATUS: Full-time Permanent
EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Local 543
SALARY: $66,022 – $75,453
SCHEDULE: Up to 35 hours
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six (6) months
LOCATION (onsite): Toronto, ON
Diversity Statement
At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusion foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the city and province in which we are located and welcome all qualified and experienced candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that 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.
