Organisation: Art Museum at the University of Toronto
Location: 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H3, Canada
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), temporary
Duration: June – December 2026
Salary: $25.45/hour
Deadline: 6 May 2026, 5:00pm EDT
The Art Museum at the University of Toronto (comprised of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery and the University of Toronto Art Centre) is seeking an Outreach Assistant to support research, coordination and implementation of outreach, educational and public programming strategies.
The role involves working closely with the Assistant Director and curatorial team to develop and implement outreach strategies that support audience engagement with exhibitions and collections, as well as contribute to public programming and visitor engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accessible outreach strategies to support audience engagement
- Generate educational activities for diverse audiences and learning needs
- Support implementation of outreach strategies to expand museum audiences
- Assist with front-of-house operations, including guided tours
- Compile, track and report visitor surveys and programme participation
- Support equitable outreach strategies and community engagement initiatives
- Liaise with internal and external partners, including University of Toronto collaborators
- Collect and analyse visitor and participation data
- Develop outreach strategy for the fall programme in partnership with the Toronto Biennial of Art
Qualifications & Skills
- Background in art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, education, or related field (focus on contemporary art and Canadian heritage)
- Experience in museum outreach, programming or related volunteer/work experience
- Basic computer skills
- Experience as docent and/or event planning considered an asset
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong critical thinking, creativity and attention to detail
- Interest in contemporary and Canadian art, museums and audience engagement
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must:
- be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada
- be legally entitled to work in Canada (valid SIN required)
- be between 16 and 30 years old at start of employment
- be a college or university graduate
Priority is given to candidates who have not previously participated in YCW internship programmes and who are unemployed or underemployed.
