Hands-on Galleries Facilitator (7-month Contract) – Royal Ontario Museum

Title of the Job: Hands-on Galleries Facilitator (7-month Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: 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 Hands-on Galleries Facilitator.POSITION SUMMARY:We seek two dynamic individuals to fulfill temporary full-time roles in our vibrant ROM Hands-on Galleries. If you’re passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science, this is an opportunity to inspire and engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds.As part of our team, you’ll provide friendly and resourceful assistance in our Hands-on Biodiversity, Schad Gallery, and WonderWorks exhibits. Your role will involve facilitating learning experiences through storytelling, showcasing the remarkable diversity and interconnectedness of plants and animals.Ideal candidates will possess a genuine enthusiasm for education and be adept at fostering curiosity and discovery. You’ll work flexible hours, including weekends and some evenings, ensuring availability for peak periods such as ROM for the Holidays, Family Day Weekend, March Break, and Free Main Floor events.If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact while immersing visitors in the wonders of the natural world, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team at Royal Ontario Museum.RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitation

• Apply a diverse range of educational pedagogies to actively engage visitors in immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
• Stay informed about evolving educational pedagogies, ensuring that gallery content, programming, and policies reflect current best practices.
• Conduct research and create innovative activities and resources to enhance visitor learning and engagement.
• Stay abreast of advancements in digital, audio, and visual technologies, including equipment, tools, and applications, and incorporate them effectively to enrich visitor experiences.

Volunteer Support and Training

• Guide volunteers in understanding and implementing effective educational pedagogies, showcasing exemplary facilitation techniques, outstanding customer service, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Foster volunteer growth by providing guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback, thereby enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Create and implement activities and resources tailored to support volunteer learning and development, ensuring they are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the museum’s mission.

Gallery Operations

• Adhere to established procedures for enforcing gallery policies, regulations, and guidelines, employing conflict resolution techniques when interacting with visitors, volunteers, and staff.
• Execute operational tasks as directed by the Gallery Coordinator or designated supervisor.
• Respond promptly to urgent situations, following established ROM protocols to ensure swift resolution.
• Handle artifacts, objects, specimens, and digital/audio/visual equipment with care and safety as a top priority.
• Offer educational and technical support to both internal and external partners as required, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned to contribute to the smooth operation of the gallery and museum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of less than two (2) years’ post-secondary education in education, natural history, world cultures, or relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one (1) year of hands-on experience engaging children, youth, families, and volunteers in educational settings, showcasing a talent for interactive activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities, coupled with sound judgment and a positive demeanor.
• Proven capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, adapting flexibly to dynamic environments as part of a cohesive team.
• Familiarity with digital, audio, and visual technologies in educational contexts.
• Fluency in French, orally, is considered advantageous.

SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSTART DATE: ASAP
OPEN DATE: October 2, 2024
CLOSE DATE: October 18, 2024
STATUS: Part-time contract
EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Local 543
HOURLY RATE: $23.64 – 27.01
SCHEDULE: Up to 24 hours weekly
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 420 hours or six (6) months
LOCATION (onsite): Toronto, ONDiversity 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.Powered by JazzHR

Company Name: Royal Ontario Museum

Salary: $23.64 – 27.01 per hour

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