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Regular Full-Time
(35 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends)
ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (“the AGO”) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. Through the collection as well as collaborations with leading museums around the world, the AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs to approximately 1 million visitors annually.
We are currently seeking a Regular Full-Time, Curatorial Assistant, Indigenous and Youth Programs to join our Education & Programming team. Under the direction of the Manager, Public Programming, the incumbent will support the development and production of all work initiated to actively animate public and online spaces in the museum and address the needs and interests of a broad and engaged public. They will assist in the research, development, production and delivery of the AGO public programs and learning with integration of First Nations, Inuit and Metis perspectives; assists in the research and identification of significant trends in the visual arts both historical and contemporary, as well as ideas, trends and best practice in contemporary culture, museum programming and learning; work collaboratively with colleagues, internally and externally, to create and realize programs for audiences of all ages that support the AGO values of art, audience and learning; and participate in the ongoing operations of the department.
Interested so far? Learn more about why AGO would be a great fit below.
The Gallery continually strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer diversity and inclusion training to our staff and volunteers so they can continually learn and contribute to fostering a supportive environment where people feel comfortable to come to work as they are.
The mental health of our employees is also very important to us. We offer our employees programs that support wellness and enhance the job experience. If our employees need assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to them. The Gallery also takes part in the city and province’s reciprocal benefits program, allowing our employees access to city and province discounts.
What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?
- Competitive salary
- Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
- Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO
If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, apply now!
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years minimum in the administration and production of large-scale events, public programs or any related programs, including working with artists, teachers and cultural producers, on-site events, program production, logistics and communication for public audiences.
- Personal lived experience with First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit Culture.
- Comprehensive knowledge of museum public programs and learning practices, visual art and contemporary culture
- Minimum 2 years of directly related experience with planning and software including scheduling, planning, project coordination, coordination with multiple stakeholders internal and external and clients, artists and producers.
- Knowledge of museum practices and diversity
- Highly developed administration and organizational skills, public relations, interpersonal and verbal and written. Strong communication skills
- Experience processing information and working to tight deadlines.
- Working knowledge of the Museum structure and department roles
- Working knowledge of Art History as asset
- Knowledge of a foreign language an asset.
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please leave it with our Shipping Dock addressed to the People Division which is located next to our Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul street. The hours are you able to drop off your application are 8:30AM until 4:00PM Monday-Friday.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
